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Stratford, East London, offers a dynamic backdrop for conferences with its blend of modern facilities and vibrant cultural scene. Ideal for event organisers from medium to large organisations looking for accessible venues with state-of-the-art amenities. Consider the proximity to transport links and local attractions when planning your next conference.

Stratford offers unique event dining experiences, like rooftop cocktails at Roof East and authentic Italian at Allegra. The area’s vibrant food scene, including the popular East London Liquor Company, ensures memorable culinary events.

FOOD & DRINKS

Explore the ArcelorMittal Orbit for stunning city views and thrilling slides. Visit the Theatre Royal Stratford East, a cultural gem with rich history. Discover the Olympic Stadium, home to West Ham United and major events.

TOURIST HOTSPOTS

Stratford is home to Here East, a tech hub hosting innovative businesses and startups. The International Quarter London (IQL) offers modern office spaces, attracting companies like Unicef UK and Financial Conduct Authority.

BUSINESS

Stratford is a fantastic location for hosting food and drink events. Known for its modern amenities and excellent transport links, it offers a range of venues to suit any occasion. The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is a standout feature, providing a unique backdrop for events with its stunning views and spacious grounds.

For those interested in a more intimate setting, the East Village offers a variety of trendy bars and restaurants. Here, you can find everything from craft beer at Tap East to gourmet dining at Darkhorse Restaurant. The area is also home to the Stratford Centre, which has a range of food stalls and eateries, perfect for casual gatherings.

Stratford is well-connected by public transport, with Stratford Station offering easy access to the London Underground, Overground, and National Rail services. This makes it convenient for guests traveling from different parts of the city or even further afield.

Additionally, the Westfield Stratford City shopping centre is one of the largest in Europe and offers a plethora of dining options, from quick bites to fine dining. This makes it an ideal spot for pre-event meetups or post-event wind-downs.

In summary, Stratford combines excellent transport links, a variety of dining options, and unique venues, making it an ideal choice for hosting food and drink events.

Stratford

East London is renowned for its trendy artistic influences and alternative way of living, from fashion to music.

CULTURE

East London is well-connected to the rest of the city, meaning you can rest assured that your guests will arrive in one piece.

TRANSPORT

From Carribbean cuisine to Danish delicacies, you're sure to find it all in East London.

FOOD & DRINK

From Hackney to Mile End to Canary Wharf, trendy East London is known for its thriving arts scene and alternative culture. Home to many creative enterprises and a plethora of different venues from town halls to underground nightclubs, East London is a great choice to host an event and has something for everyone, whether you're hosting a corporate event, client meeting or just a good old fashioned knees up.

For example, you could host an away day at Bounce Old Street, plan an immersive pop-up at Pergola, a fashion show at Hoxton Arches or a gig at EartH Hackney. You could even head to NTs Loft for a celebration in the sun or head out to ArcelorMittal Orbit for a Christmas party with a twist. It would be impossible for us to list every single fantastic venue in East London, so you'll just have to get out there and see for yourself!

East London

Discover top Conference Venues in Stratford, East London. Perfect for professional events with excellent transport links and modern amenities.

Conference Venues in Stratford

Conference Venues

UK's tallest sculpture in Olympic Park offering panoramic London views for conferences up to 150 theatre-style, from £17 per person for evening hire.

Light and airy events space, ideal for conferences, press launches, private parties and corporate events. 

The ArcelorMittal Orbit is a distinctive emblem of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and available to privatize for breakfast meetings and evening events with amazing views throughout London.

ArcelorMittal Orbit at night, perfect for upscale events and celebrations.

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ArcelorMittal Orbit event setup with decorative lighting for upscale gatherings.

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ArcelorMittal Orbit event space with panoramic views, ideal for corporate gatherings.

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ArcelorMittal Orbit: vibrant red slide structure for unique outdoor events and team-building.

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Aerial performer in red costume at ArcelorMittal Orbit event with confetti.

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Reception

Events

ArcelorMittal Orbit

London

ArcelorMittal Orbit 

Olympic stadium conference space for 220 theatre-style, ideal for corporate conferences. 5 mins from Stratford station. From £5,250 venue hire or £75pp day delegate packa

The Forge is perfect for your conference or meeting for up to 220 people and features black out blinds, in built LCD screens and a purpose built reception desk in the rooms own welcome lounge. 
Select our day delegate package (DDR) or create your own conferencing or away day experience with our range of working lunch options.
Catering can be served within the space or in one of our fabulous pitch view suites just a short 30 second walk away. 



The Forge at London Stadium: modern event venue with flexible seating for corporate gatherings.

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Versatile event space at The Forge, London Stadium, ideal for corporate meetings and workshops.

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Event space at The Forge, London Stadium, with chairs and stage for corporate meetings.

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The Forge event space in London Stadium set up for a professional conference.

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Modern event space at The Forge, London Stadium with stylish seating for networking events.

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Business

The Forge

London Stadium (Home to West Ham United and London 2012 Olympics)

London Stadium - The Forge

Natural light-filled dance studio ideal for conferences and meetings, accommodating up to 60 standing, with high-speed Wi-Fi from £54/hour in Stratford.

This white space provides a perfect canvas for both film and photo shoots - giving a large expanse of open space to allow for movement and travel across the room.  Daylight from the roof lights adds a connection with the outside. (Black out available)


Minimalist event space with natural light for corporate meetings and creative workshops.

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Minimalist meeting space with natural light for creative brainstorming sessions.

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Minimalist event space with high ceiling and natural light for corporate meetings or workshops.

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Modern minimalist event space with natural light in Studio Wayne McGregor.

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Standing

Film and Photo

Studio 1

Studio Wayne McGregor

Olympic velodrome conference venue in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford. Up to 1,000 delegates, track-centre setting, £1,000/hour for exclusive hire.

Our wraparound concourse of the velodrome track is the perfect setting for large or small privates lunches, dinners or drinks reception. With views of the track you can watch any cycling action taking place in this magnificent venue. 

This awe-inspiring venue will provide a memorable client lunch or drinks reception.  

Concourse Pods at Lee Valley VeloPark, spacious venue with natural light for events.

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"Modern Business Zone in Lee Valley VeloPark for conferences and corporate events."

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Modern event space with high-top tables at Lee Valley VeloPark for networking events.

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Vibrant Concourse Pods at Lee Valley VeloPark for BMX racing events and gatherings.

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"Vibrant Lee Valley VeloPark event space with cyclists, ideal for corporate gatherings and networking."

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Cabaret

Dining 

Concourse Pods

Lee Valley VeloPark

Modern conference venue near Olympic Park with theatre-style seating for 76, classroom for 49, brand new AV equipment, £65 per delegate including refreshments.

The maximum capacity in exhibition/lounge style is 80 guests. Any exhibitions, sample sales, talks, product launches, pop-up stores, cinema, afternoon tea, fashion show, filming, photo shoot and many more are available.

Rooftop terrace at The Stratford with wooden seating, ideal for outdoor events and gatherings.

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Minimalist meeting space with natural light for intimate gatherings and workshops.

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Pop-up

Space 3&4

The Stratford at Manhattan Loft Gardens

250-capacity theatre with 21m² LED wall at Stratford innovation hub. Ideal for hybrid conferences with cutting-edge AV, indoor park space, from £6,000 full-day hire.

Plexal is an events destination and innovation centre for startups, scaleups and enterprises. We host everything from intimate drinks receptions and meetups to large-scale conferences, trade shows and launches. 

Surrounded by academic institutions, creatives and media companies at Here East, we're part of a growing tech cluster forming at Stratford. 

Designed as a mini-city, Plexal boasts an indoor park, high street, events space, meeting rooms, a 20-seater boardroom, Makers' Yard (dedicated to rehearsals, prototyping and workshops), events stage and bleachers, which are ideal for meetups. 

Modern flexible workspace with vibrant ceiling, ideal for meetings and gatherings.

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CENTRE STAGE

Plexal

7,500-capacity Olympic arena in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, ideal for large conferences. Theatre-style seating for 2,000, pillar-free 2,712m² floor space, £25,000 daily

The Copper Box Arena has played host to different conferences and trade shows including Tech Crunch, 24-hour hackathons, product launches, corporate entertainment, business meetings and Christmas parties have all been accommodated within the Main Arena to date.

The flexible auditorium design allows the main seating blocks to be tucked away providing a pillar-free open floor area of 2,712m2 below the surround concourse and upper bowl seating. The venue also has strong reliable WiFi.

The venue has played host to a number of events and is able to host numbers ranging from 300 up to 7,500.

Main Arena at Copper Box: packed conference with dynamic lighting and engaging speakers.

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Main Arena at Copper Box: modern design, dramatic lighting for events and performances.

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Main Arena in Copper Box: elegant tables set for a formal gala or corporate event.

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Main Arena at Copper Box: packed event with tiered seating and central stage for engagement.

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Copper Box Arena trade show with bustling attendees and high ceiling booths.

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Main Arena

Copper Box Arena

340-seat digital cinema screen ideal for conferences at Olympic Park gateway. Theatre-style seating, digital projection, delegate packages from £30pp including screen hir

Big screens, comfortable stadium seating, and state-of-the-art projection equipment make Screen 1 - 20 at Vue Westfield Stratford an exceptional venue for your next business event. Located in one of Europe's largest all-digital cinemas, this impressive space offers a unique atmosphere for conferences, presentations, and corporate gatherings. Enjoy seamless digital projection, satellite streaming capabilities, and a dedicated reception area to welcome your guests. With convenient parking and catering options available, your attendees will experience both comfort and convenience. Elevate your business meetings in the heart of Stratford City, just steps away from London's Olympic Park, and make a lasting impression in a truly distinctive setting.

Modern auditorium with tiered seating for conferences at VUE Westfield Stratford.

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Spacious cinema auditorium with plush seating for corporate events and film screenings.

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Theatre

Screen 1 - 20

VUE Westfield Stratford

600-capacity warehouse with pre-built stage, ideal for conferences near Stratford. State-of-the-art sound system, canal-side terrace, from £2,500 venue hire plus minimum 

90 Live (formerly Studio94) is a 3,250sqft ground floor blank canvas space boasting a large mezzanine, a private bar in an industrial environment with heigh ceilings and bright vibe.

Featuring access to a private section of our heated and covered canal terrace, this space is perfect for conferences, Christmas and Summer parties, meetings, team away-days, private parties, wedding receptions and filming.

The state-of-the-art sound&light equipment in-situ takes any event to the next level!

Dynamic event space at 90 Live in Studio 9294 with engaged audience and screens.

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90 Live

No90 Hackney Wick

At the heart of V&A East Storehouse is a cavernous central Collections Hall. This immersive space is surrounded by four huge floors of storage shelves and racking systems, with open shelves and objects as far as the eye can see. The Collections Hall benefits from unique architectural features such as a central glass floor panel, giving guests a birds-eye view of the objects below. The Collections Hall can accommodate various event formats including drinks receptions, product launches, private dining and even fashion shows, and can be combined with the nearby Welcome Space for arrival drinks.

Modern exhibition space in V&A East Storehouse, ideal for networking events and workshops.

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Elegant floral centerpieces in V&A East Storehouse for corporate events and gatherings.

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"V&A East Storehouse Collections Hall: organized art storage for events and exhibitions."

Conference Venues in Stratford

Trending Conference Venues in Stratford

ArcelorMittal Orbit

London Stadium (Home to West Ham United and London 2012 Olympics)

Studio Wayne McGregor

Lee Valley VeloPark

The Stratford at Manhattan Loft Gardens

Plexal

Copper Box Arena

VUE Westfield Stratford