Whether you’re coming from across town or across the globe, getting to Confex couldn’t be easier.
Join thousands of #eventprofs in London this February for the most inspiring two days in the events calendar.
Plan Your Visit
Sustainable Travel Tips
International Confex is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, and we encourage all visitors to travel sustainably wherever possible.
🌿 Here’s how you can make your journey greener:
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Use public transport – the Elizabeth Line and DLR are powered by renewable energy sources.
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Walk or cycle from nearby hotels or stations. Excel London offers secure bicycle racks at both entrances.
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Offset your journey – through our recommended partners, details shared pre-show.
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Refill, not landfill, bring your reusable water bottle; refill stations are located throughout the venue.
Welcome to Excel London - the home of International Confex
International Confex takes place at Excel London, one of Europe’s largest fully integrated conference and exhibition venues, known for its accessibility, excellent transport links, and waterfront location in the heart of London’s Royal Docks.
Address:
Excel London - Hall N4
Royal Victoria Dock
1 Western Gateway
London E16 1XL
United Kingdom
📅 25-26 February 2026
🕓 Wednesday 09:30–17:30 | Thursday 09:30–17:00
Stay Near the Action
We want the Confex experience to be seamless, wherever you're travelling from. That starts with somewhere good to stay. We've partnered with Accommodations UK to secure discounted rates at hotels with easy transport links to Excel London. Booking is simple, and the rates are already sorted.
Choose from a wide range of hotels, from luxury stays to budget-friendly options, all within walking distance or a short DLR ride from the venue.
Top nearby hotels:
- Premier Inn London Docklands (Excel) – 0.5 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton London Excel – 0.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London Excel – 0.7 miles
- Hampton by Hilton London Docklands – 0.7 miles
- Moxy London Excel – 0.7 miles
- Crowne Plaza London Docklands – 0.8 miles
- Good Hotel London – 0.9 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport – 1.0 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Royal Docks – 1.4 miles
- Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town) – 1.5 miles
- Roomzzz London Stratford – 2.9 miles
- Dorsett London Canary Wharf – 3.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London Limehouse – 4.1 miles
- The Gantry – 4.1 miles
- Intercontinental O2 London – 6.0 miles
Getting to International Confex
🚆 By Train or Tube
Excel London is easily accessible via the Elizabeth Line and the DLR (Docklands Light Railway).
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Elizabeth Line: Alight at Custom House for direct entry to the event.
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DLR: Alight at Custom House (Excel West entrance)
Both stations are fully accessible and just a few minutes’ walk from the exhibition halls.
Tip: Allow extra travel time during morning peak hours.
✈️ By AirThe nearest airport is London City Airport (LCY), only 1.3 miles away.
You can reach Excel in around 10 minutes by taxi, or in under 20 minutes using the DLR.
For international visitors:
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Heathrow Airport: 45 minutes via Elizabeth Line (direct to Custom House)
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Gatwick Airport: 60–70 minutes via Thameslink → Farringdon → Elizabeth Line
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Stansted Airport: 50 minutes via Stansted Express → Tottenham Hale → Elizabeth Line
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Luton Airport: 60 minutes via Thameslink → Farringdon → Elizabeth Line
If you’re driving, Excel offers 1,800 parking spaces directly under the venue.
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Parking operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
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The car park is open 24 hours.
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All parking must be pre-booked online.
Sat Nav postcode: E16 1XL
Book your stay for the epicentre of events
We want the Confex experience to be seamless, wherever you're travelling from. That starts with somewhere good to stay. We've partnered with Accommodations UK to secure discounted rates at hotels with easy transport links to Excel London. Booking is simple, and the rates are already sorted.
Click the hotel logos below to find out more and prices.
How to book
Contact Accommodations UK directly. It's a free service, no hidden charges, and rates are held specially for this show. Have these ready: dates required, number of rooms, guest names (if known), and single or double occupancy.
They offer a completely free service to all exhibitors and visitors; there are no hidden charges or fees applied to these rates. Cheaper rates may be available on some websites, but are not normally applicable to block bookings and will be subject to strict terms and conditions, which may incur charges if amended or cancelled.