Getting to iGB Affiliate London

The event address is: ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Docks, London E16 1XL.

For 2024, iGB Affiliate London will be held in the following three halls: ICC Capital Hall – N23, ICC Auditorium – S23/S24 and Hall S22 or S23 – S22.

TRAVELLING FROM THE OFFICIAL HOTEL: Information will be available soon

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

There are multiple options on reaching the ExCeL:- 

• The DLR:-  The Prince Regent station is the closest station to the east entrance of Excel where iGB Affiliate London 2024 will take place. All DLR trains towards Beckton will stop at Prince Regent station and Custom House Station (Excel West Entrance)
• The Jubilee Line:- The best way to connect from central to the DLR Train from the Underground Tube would be via the Canning Town station on the Jubilee Line
• The Elizabeth Line:-  The newly opened Elizabeth line would be the fastest way to get to Excel London (West Entrance) via the Custom House station. All trains towards Abbey Wood will stop at Custom House station. 

All three of the routes mentioned above are fast and frequent. The DLR and the Elizabeth Line runs 12 trains an hour. ExCeL London is located in Zone 3. To download the Tube Map, please click here.

TRAVELLING BY AIR

The closest airport to ExCel London would be the London City Airport. Only a 5 min drive away, this airport connects to over 30 cities across different continents and would be the ideal option to fly in for the exhibition. London has six international airports; Heathrow, Stansted, Gatwick, City, Luton and Southend - all are easily accessible from the venue via public transport. Click here for more information.

DRIVING TO EXCEL LONDON

There are 3,070 parking spaces on-site, all charged at a £20 flat tariff for up to 24 hours. If you’re using sat nav to get to ExCeL please use the postcode E16 1FR for the east entrance.

Please note that Excel London is now on the ULEZ Zone - Click for parking guide. 

iGB Affiliate London will take place at ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Docks, London E16 1XL. For directions to the ExCeL please click here.

This section contains information of how to obtain the passes needed to access the venue during both the event and build-up and breakdown. 

Exhibitor Access during Show Open

Exhibitors can register the staff that will work on their stand during the show via the Exhibitor E-Zone which is now open. Your badge must be worn at all times and grants you access to the show.

Exhibitor Access during Build-up and Breakdown

To enter the hall either during build/breakdown OR show open - exhibitors and contractors will have to complete certain procedures. 

Any exhibitors wishing to come and see their stand during build, admission to the exhibition hall is strictly by wristband and name badge only. Exhibitors who have their wristband and name badge will be granted access on Tuesday 6th February 2024 from 13:00.

Please note early badge collection for exhibitors will take place at ExCeL, where you will be able to collect your badges and wristbands. Alternatively, you can still attend pre-registration at our official hotel - TBC

Early Badge Collection / access to stand 13:00 - 19:00 on Tuesday 6th February 2024

Show Open 08:00 on Wednesday 7th February 2024 

Please note that under CDM regulations, all visitors to the hall at this time must wear high visibility jackets, appropriate footwear and hard hats where necessary.

Please ensure that you have completed the registration details of all of your attendees no later than Thursday 1st February 2024.  Failure to register by this date will mean any additional attendees will be required to queue and register in person.

Contractor build-up and breakdown wristbands

Upon arrival to the hall please collect a contractor wristband from the team at the contractor entrance off the boulevard. Wristbands will be distributed to all contractors upon signature of the onsite site induction form.

Contractors will not be allowed into the hall for breakdown until 18:00 on Thursday 8th February 2024. Please do not ask your contractor to come to the hall before that time as security will not allow them access. All arrangements for breakdown must be made during the times contractors are allowed into the hall.

IT IS BACK! Further information on the Official Hotel for iGB Affiliate London 2024 will be available shortly.

Please check your personal circumstances here to determine what is required for you to visit the UK for iGB Affiliate London. In most cases EU citizens are currently able to travel to the UK for business without a visa. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can be classed as PA-4 Visitors who are permitted to travel to the UK (for 6 months or less) for the purpose of general business activities that include [Information sourced from Gov.uk]:

• To attend meetings, conferences, seminars and interviews,
• To give a one-off or short series of talks and speeches (provided these are not organised as commercial events and will not make a profit for the organiser),
• To negotiate and sign deals and contracts,
• To attend trade fairs, for promotional work only (provided the Visitor is not directly selling),
• To carry out site visits and inspections,

As of 1 October 2021 most EU, EEA and Swiss citizens will be required to use a passport to enter the UK. National identity cards will no longer be Accepted.

Further information for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens travelling to the UK can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/visiting-the-uk-as-an-eu-eea-or-swiss-citizen

Should you require a letter of participation to support your visa application, you will be able to follow these steps and our system will automatically generate a visa letter for you.

• Click on the "Exhibitor Registration" on the eZone
• Complete your profile details 
• Register for a pass
• Click yes on the question on your Visa letter 
• Fill in the necessary details 
• Download Visa Letter