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News

Excel London says events from US organisers are up 60% in 18 months

The London venue's latest figures point to strong North American demand, much of it from technology companies. For UK organisers the practical consequence is competition for dates, particularly in early 2027.

19 October 2026

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News

Excel appoints its first chief information officer

Sam Gibson joins the London venue in a newly created executive role and will lead the next phase of its connectivity programme. What it means for organisers is still a question of contract detail.

17 October 2026

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News

London Build moves to Excel for its November edition

London Build and elementalLONDON open at Excel London on 25-26 November 2026 after the show's move from Olympia. Returning exhibitors should treat the logistics as new, and note that the published exhibitor forecasts differ.

17 October 2026

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Analysis

Attendance is a count, not the whole result

Visitor totals, registrations and economic-impact estimates measure different things. Separate activity, outcomes and wider impact before deciding what an event achieved.

17 October 2026

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Analysis

What an expansion announcement can and cannot tell a buyer

Excel's anniversary figures show the scale of its new space, and its October update has already moved some of them. Date-stamp venue statistics and build your own buying case.

17 October 2026