ExCel London International exhibition and Convention Centre Venue East London.

ExCeL London, the international exhibition and convention centre, is the host venue for a variety of events from award winning exhibitions and conferences to international association meetings, product launches, banquets, award ceremonies, sporting events and great days out. Situated in a stunning waterfront location, ExCeL London is located in the heart of London's Royal Docks, within easy reach of central London. The venue is part of a 100 acre campus, including 3 onsite DLR stations, easy access to the Jubilee Line and London City Airport, parking for 3, 700 cars, 5 on-site hotels and numerous on-site bars and restaurants. ExCeL London (Exhibition Centre London) is an exhibitions and conference centre in the London Borough of Newham, England. It is located on a 100-acre (0.40 km2) site on the northern quay of the Royal Victoria Dock in London Docklands, between Canary Wharf and London City Airport. The centre was built by Sir Robert McAlpine, opened in November 2000, and in May 2008, was acquired by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company. Phase II was completed on 1st May 2010. This £164m expansion increased ExCeL's event space by 50% (to nearly 100, 000m²) and added further meeting space, banqueting facilities and event space. The extension also includes a flexible 5, 000 seat International Conference Centre. The Royal Victoria Dock closed to commercial traffic in 1981 but it is still accessible to shipping. The centre's waterfront location is used when it hosts the annual London Boat Show, with visiting vessels able to moor alongside the centre; for example the 2005 show was visited by HMS Sutherland The exhibition building itself consists of two column-free, rectangular, subdividable halls of approximately 479, 493 square feet (approximately 44, 546 m²) each on either side of a central boulevard containing catering facilities and information points.