Excel London: A Hub for Business, Innovation, and Entertainment

Now, you don’t have to be in the exhibitions business to have heard of Excel London. Since its opening in November 2000, Excel has become one of Europe’s largest and most successful venues.
Located in the Docklands area of East London, Excel plays host to a variety of trade shows, conferences, concerts, and sporting events such as UTS London and Formula E annually – welcoming visitors from all walks of life.

How to Get to Excel London

Excel is located in the Royal Victoria Dock, approximately three minutes from Canary Wharf, ten minutes from Liverpool Street, and only twelve minutes from Farringdon. It’s easily accessible via the DLR line or Elizabeth line, with visitors able to alight at Custom House for the west entrance or Prince Regent for the ICC and east entrance.

Facts and Figures

Here are some key facts and figures about Excel London that you may or may not know:

• Excel hosts over 400 events per year
• It welcomes a staggering four million visitors annually from around the world
• Excel London is part of ADNEC and was acquired by the group in 2008
• The venue covers over 100 acres of land
• The exhibition space totals more than 100,000 square meters
• Excel has five main halls as well as over 70 meeting rooms
• The largest auditorium at Excel can hold up to 5,000 delegates

Pretty impressive, right?

So, where does Keith Prowse come in?

Rewind to 11 February 2025, and we (Keith Prowse) were appointed as the Official Experiences Partner at Excel London.

But what does that mean? Well, this exciting new multi-year partnership allows us to craft premium VIP experiences for a number of Excel’s existing high-profile events, while also offering our exclusive sporting and cultural hospitality packages to their portfolio of clients and attendees.

Here at Keith Prowse, we believe premium entertaining is a strategic investment and that leisure time and making lasting memories are precious. Creating connections with family, friends, and business associates is all part of the mix.

At the moment, we are working hard behind the scenes on some VERY exciting events and experiences. So, watch this space, and in the meantime, you can find out more about the partnership in our launch press release here.