Westminster, London
Three and a half days at the QEII Centre, with the landmarks of Westminster on your doorstep and a gala evening at Guildhall.
Your congress venue
Opposite Westminster Abbey, near the Houses of Parliament.
Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3EEThe congress uses the plenary hall, breakout rooms for concurrent sessions, an exhibition space with shell-scheme stands and a dedicated poster area, all under one roof.
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QEII Centre, Broad SanctuaryWhere you will be
The QEII Centre stands on Parliament Square, in the middle of Westminster. Step outside and you are opposite Westminster Abbey, two minutes from the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, and a short walk from the Thames, Whitehall and St James’s Park.
Few congress venues anywhere sit this close to a capital’s landmarks. Delegates can walk between sessions and some of the most recognisable places in the world, with two Underground stations on the doorstep and Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and the South Bank all within fifteen minutes on foot.
Schematic, not to scale. Walking times are approximate.
Directly opposite the venue. Coronation church since 1066.
Tap a landmark to see how close it is
The ISODP 2027 gala dinner
From the Guildhall, with love. A 007-themed gala dinner in the City.
From around the world
Six airports, Eurostar from the continent and every UK main line put the QEII Centre within easy reach. Choose how you are arriving and we will show you the way to Broad Sanctuary.
How are you arriving?
Six airports serve London. Heathrow and London City are the most convenient for Westminster.
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Heathrow Express to Paddington takes 15 minutes, then the Underground. A taxi takes 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic.
Tip Pay with a contactless card or phone on every train and Underground service.
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The closest airport to the venue. A taxi takes about 35 minutes.
Tip Serves many European business routes with short queues.
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Thameslink trains also run to Blackfriars and St Pancras.
Tip Book Gatwick Express tickets online in advance for the lowest fare.
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National Express coaches run to Victoria Coach Station, about 90 minutes.
Tip Allow extra time at peak hours; the Stansted Express runs every 15 minutes.
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Coaches run to Victoria Coach Station, about 90 minutes.
Tip Thameslink also stops at Farringdon for the Elizabeth line.
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Tip A smaller airport with a station beside the terminal.
High-speed trains arrive at St Pancras International from Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Lille.
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A taxi from St Pancras takes 15 to 25 minutes.
Tip Paris is about 2 hours 20 minutes, Brussels about 2 hours and Amsterdam about 4 hours by Eurostar. Border checks happen before boarding.
Every London terminus is within 25 minutes of the venue by Underground, and two are within walking distance.
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Trains from the south-west and Surrey, Hampshire and Dorset.
Tip The walk over the bridge is the best first view of the venue.
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Trains from the south and south-east, and from Gatwick.
Tip Victoria Coach Station is a few minutes from the railway station.
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Trains from the Midlands, the north-west, North Wales and Glasgow.
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Trains from the north-east, Yorkshire, Edinburgh, the East Midlands and Kent.
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Trains from the west, Wales and the Thames Valley, plus Heathrow.
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Trains from East Anglia and Stansted.
Two stations are within five minutes of the door, and many bus routes stop on Victoria Street and Whitehall.
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Step-free from street to train.
Tip The Jubilee line links Westminster with London Bridge, Canary Wharf and Stratford.
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Tip Quieter than Westminster at peak times.
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Taxis are easy; driving is not. Central London has a congestion charge and an ultra-low emission zone, and parking near the venue is limited.
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Tip From Heathrow allow 45 to 75 minutes; from St Pancras 15 to 25.
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Tip Check the Transport for London website for current charges before you travel.
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Journey times are typical and exclude waiting; check live times with the operator before you travel.
Beyond the sessions
Westminster Abbey is across the road. The London Eye, the South Bank, St Paul’s and the City are a short walk or a few stops away.
Stay in London
Partner hotels and delegate rates are being arranged.
Register your interest to hear when congress accommodation information is available.
Keep me informedFor questions about access requirements, your journey or congress arrangements, please contact the organising team.
Contact the teamTravelling to London
Most delegates can enter the UK as visitors.
Entry requirements depend on your nationality and length of stay. Use the UK government’s official check and apply early; some applications take several weeks.
Check if you need a UK visaRegistered delegates who need a visa can request a congress invitation letter confirming your registration, the dates and the venue. Email the organising team with your booking reference and the name on your passport.
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