London Build: A festival of construction
[edit] The UK’s Biggest Festival of Construction is Almost Here!
London Build, co-located with the London Build Fire & Security Expo, opens show doors at 9.30am on November 20th & 21st at Olympia London's Grand and National Halls, promising an event like no other.
An industry favourite known for its award-winning festival experience, London Build is packing more into this year’s show than ever before. With a jam-packed 2 days of incredible content across the conference stages, exhibitors, live music, entertainment, and immersive experiences, attendees are in for an unforgettable two days.
Curated to offer something for everyone working across the built environment, London Build attracts over 35,000 attendees from the UK’s leading contractors, architects, developers, house builders, civil engineers, government representatives, and construction professionals.
London Build delivers outstanding content with a star lineup of 700 speakers across 12 CPD-accredited stages, 450 exhibitors and 25 industry-led networking events, ensuring unmatched business and networking opportunities.
While London Build likes to keep surprises for attendees on the day, here’s a sneak peek at the exciting entertainment lineup:
- 25 industry body-led networking parties across the two halls, with partners including nima, Digital Buildings Council, CITB, CIOB, Movember, FIA, The Security Institute, UKGBC, ATN and many more
- The London Taste Trail sampling delicious treats from local vendors (yes, free food & drink samples!)
- BARRIOKE hosted by British TV icon Shaun Williamson
- Drag Bingo with lots of exclusive prizes to be won
- Live performers & DJs setting the vibe across both halls
- And many more roaming performers and interactive experiences
This is just a taste of what’s to come - expect even more surprises around every corner. Join the construction industry’s most anticipated event for the construction industry and be part of something special.
Designing Buildings will be at the show, so what are you waiting for? Register your free tickets and plan your visit!
Register today: london-build-expo-2024.reg.buzz/festival-tickets
Your free ticket gives you access to 35,000+ attendees, 700+ incredible speakers across 12 CPD stages, 450+ exhibitors, feature areas, networking parties, endless entertainment, DJs, and live music through the Festival of Construction.
- Show Guide: www.londonbuildexpo.com/show-preview
- Conference Agenda & Speakers: www.londonbuildexpo.com/conference-agenda
- Networking Parties: www.londonbuildexpo.com/networking-events
- Exhibitor List: www.londonbuildexpo.com/meet-our-exhibitors
This article was issued via press release as "The UK’s Biggest Festival of Construction is Almost Here!" dated 8 November, 2024.
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