From breathtaking consumer shows and thrilling sporting and music events , to colourful trade shows , Olympia London is the home of inspirational events
ASM Global , the world ’ s leading venue management company and producer of live experiences , has been appointed to run operations at Olympia London , the premier exhibition centre in central London and one of Europe ’ s most historic venues as part of the £ 1.3 bn redevelopment .
Olympia London has been a cultural and architectural landmark since opening its doors in 1886 . Today , it is one of London ’ s busiest venues , and in recent years has attracted more than 1.6 million visitors and hosted over 200 events each year .
“ The £ 1.3bn redevelopment includes a substantial redevelopment to the venue ’ s conference , meetings and events offering ”
Tom Lynch , group commercial director & senior vice president ( Europe ) at ASM Global , said : “ We ’ re already working together on innovative plans for the venue , to add value to existing clients of Olympia London and new opportunities for London as an event destination . Olympia completes the jigsaw for our international convention and exhibition portfolio and adds an iconic new platform for our global client base .”
Lloyd Lee , managing partner of YOO Capital , added : “ Partnering with ASM in exhibitions brings an unparalleled global network that places Olympia firmly on the world map , as befits central London ’ s premier exhibition centre , while also ensuring we can bring global best practice to the thousands of UK SMEs who come to Olympia
London ’ s halls each year .” A destination for the spectacular
From breath-taking consumer shows and thrilling sporting and music events , to colourful trade shows , Olympia London is the home of inspirational events .
The wider Olympia site is currently being redeveloped as a cultural district . Olympia London will soon be part of a larger destination for arts , culture and entertainment . This new creative district will boost the London economy with spaces for performing arts , live music , eating and drinking , hotels , coworking , and beautiful open spaces for everyone to enjoy .
The £ 1.3bn redevelopment of Olympia - which will be completed in 2024 - includes a substantial redevelopment to the venues conference , meetings and events offering alongside a 4,400 capacity live music venue ; a 1,575- seat performing arts theatre ; a school for the creative arts ; 100,000 sq ft of restaurants , bars and eateries ; two globally renowned hotels ; 550,000 sq ft of offices and 2.5 acres of new public realm .
Olympia – a destination with a taste for the spectacular , is designed by Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC Architecture .
Leader in sustainability
The venue is a leader in sustainability . One of the founders and the first venue to achieve certification to the event sustainability management system international standard , ISO 20121 , it has sent zero waste to landfill for over a decade . In 2021 , Olympia London was one of the first UK event businesses to commit to Net Zero emissions by 2050 .
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