Welcome to the city that speaks 300 languages and offers some 19,000 restaurants and more than 65 with Michelin stars. London has over 153,000 hotel rooms ranging from budget to five star and more than 1,000 remarkable venues to choose from, ranging from historic ships to cutting edge skyscrapers. Our team of associations experts at the London Convention Bureau can offer free impartial advice and assistance on;

• Venue finding, including hotels, PCOs and DMCs

• Accommodation housing service
• Bid production
• Travel to/in London
• Delegate offers and visitor information

We look forward to hearing from you,

Suzanne Singleton

Head of Associations

London Convention Bureau

London for medical congresses: A case study

In 2015, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) brought the world’s biggest cardiovascular congress to ExCeL London, bringing a record-breaking 32,773 delegates from over 140 countries to the capital. Then in November last year, the ESC announced that ESC Congress will return to London in 2021, taking place again at the iconic ExCeL London conference centre from 28 August – 1 September 2021, and bringing together health care professionals working towards reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease in Europe.

London has a track-record of successfully hosting high-profile, and large-scale medical conferences. 

Why congresses choose London:

• Flexible resources - Numerous London venues and hotels are appropriate for hosting events bound by the ABPI Code of Practice.
• Connectivity - With direct flights from 336 international destinations, six international airports, and the new Elizabeth line, London is extremely accessible.
• Medical excellence – In the 'Golden Triangle' of knowledge with Oxford and Cambridge, London offers innovation and research as well as 230 healthcare companies, high funding levels, world-class clinicians and hospitals.
• Collaboration and policy support –  Many key institutions call London home, including the Medical and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency; writing regulations that ensure events are safe, reliable and cutting edge.

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