THE QUESTION OF AN
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE

There is a growing debate as to whether an International Convention Centre, located in London, would attract more international visitors and generate a lasting benefit to the capital and the country as a whole. London already has a number of existing convention facilities that cater for the market and these are performing well. But as part of developing London’s standing on the worldwide stage a robust study has been undertaken to explore whether a single facility, either new or an extension to an existing centre, would create focus and enhance London’s international profile.

BACKGROUND

The London Development Agency (LDA) in 2004 set up a Mayoral Commission to assess the feasibility of developing an International Convention Centre in London...
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what is the icc?

You might expect a city of London’s scale and stature to already have a major international convention centre (ICC). London certainly does have many fine international conference, exhibition and meeting venues...
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WHAT'S NEXT

The Commission published its findings in October 2005, announcing that there is indeed a strong case for a London ICC. Work has now begun researching location options and funding packages for the development.
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