Excel London – part of ADNEC Group, a Modon company – has successfully hosted the inaugural event in its new state-of-the-art expansion – making it the largest fully
integrated conference and exhibition centre in Europe.
The weekend’s season finale of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship marked the opening of the new 25,000sqm purpose-built space, built by McLaren Construction, expanding the venue’s existing world-class facilities by a further 25% – totalling 125,000sqm (1.3m sqft).
Developed due to growing demand from the UK, Europe and North America, the expansion forms
part of a wider £350 million investment programme from ADNEC Group in London’s business tourism economy, and forms part of Excel’s mission to become the best event destination in the world.
Offering stunning views of London’s skyline, the new facilities include an expanded International Convention Centre – allowing Excel and London to compete for a some of the largest congresses in Europe – together with ultra-modern exhibition halls, conference spaces and meeting rooms.
Built to leading BREEAM sustainability standards, the expansion includes new public green spaces, an enhanced waterfront for pedestrians and cyclists and, like the entirety of Excel, uses 100% renewable energy. In addition, the construction process saved more than 11,000kg of CO2e by using Cemfree, an ultra-low carbon masonry mortar.
Matar Al Dhaheri, Chairman of Excel London and Managing Director and Group CEO
of ADNEC Group, said: “The expansion of Excel marks a pivotal moment and a strategic
investment to drive growth for ADNEC Group, as well as reinforce London as a world-leading event destination.
“This expansion enhances our competitiveness to attract the largest international events,
generating significant economic flows for the city, and supporting thousands of businesses and local jobs. The increased space directly translates into higher revenues and profits through improved occupancy rates and the ability to host larger and concurrent events.
“The flexible spaces allow us to accommodate new types of events, increase our annual event count, and attract leading global names in vital sectors such as technology and science. This expansion is the driver of our future growth, enabling us to better serve our clients and strengthen our role as a vital economic engine for London.”
