Visiting

Opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1986, the QEII Centre is central London’s largest dedicated conference and exhibition space, hosting more than 400 events each year – including major government, political, and international events – from its prime location in the heart of Westminster.

Designed by architects Powell, Moya & Partners, the centre is spread over seven floors, features 32 event spaces, and can accommodate 2500 delegates. Facilities include advanced in-house AV and IT support, including live streaming, as well as catering services from the award-winning QEII Taste.

Situated opposite Westminster Abbey, the centre is within walking distance of many of London’s major landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and the River Thames. Served by excellent transport links in London and beyond, major train hubs within a 15-minute walk of the centre include Victoria, Charing Cross and Waterloo.

Between October 2024 and the end of March 2025, the centre hosted 13 national and international life sciences and medical conferences. Notable events in this sector include the British Society for Heart Failure’s Annual Autumn Meeting, the British Thoracic Society’s Winter Meeting, the UK Biobank’s Winter Scientific Conference, and the Association of Anaesthetists’ Winter Scientific Meeting.

The centre also upholds strong sustainability values, which focus on a zero-to-landfill waste goal, reducing its carbon footprint through energy efficiency and monitoring, and promoting sustainable practices for its events and supply chains.