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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:

  • Use public transport – the Elizabeth Line and DLR are powered by renewable energy sources.

  • Walk or cycle from nearby hotels or stations. Excel London offers secure bicycle racks at both entrances.

  • Offset your journey – through our recommended partners, details shared pre-show.

  • 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

👉 View the Venue Map

 

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Stay Near the Action

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:

  • Aloft London ExCeL

  • Novotel London ExCeL

  • Moxy London Excel

  • DoubleTree by Hilton London ExCeL

  • Good Hotel London

  • Premier Inn Docklands

 


 

Getting to International Confex

🚆 By Train or Tube

Excel London is easily accessible via the Elizabeth Line and the DLR (Docklands Light Railway).

  • Elizabeth Line: Alight at Custom House for direct entry to the event.

  • 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 Air

The 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:

  • Heathrow Airport: 45 minutes via Elizabeth Line (direct to Custom House)

  • Gatwick Airport: 60–70 minutes via Thameslink → Farringdon → Elizabeth Line

  • Stansted Airport: 50 minutes via Stansted Express → Tottenham Hale → Elizabeth Line

  • Luton Airport: 60 minutes via Thameslink → Farringdon → Elizabeth Line

🚗 By Car

If you’re driving, Excel offers 1,800 parking spaces directly under the venue.

  • Parking operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • The car park is open 24 hours.

  • All parking must be pre-booked online.

👉 Book Parking at Excel

Sat Nav postcode: E16 1XL