Key Show Information

Opening Times

Tuesday 13 October 2026
09:00 – 16:30 
Networking drinks from 16:30 onwards

Wednesday 14 October 2026
09:00 - 16:30

Venue

ExceL London,
West Entrance
Hall S7
Royal Victoria Dock,
1 Western Gateway
London E16 1XL



Frequently asked questions

Employee Benefits Live is essential for everyone involved in the employee benefits profession. Visit Employee Benefits Live to discover innovative benefits solutions, find new ways to deliver value, get practical guidance and be part of the largest employee benefits event in Europe. 

With free-to-attend conference sessions, over 80 exhibitors and exciting features, this is a must attend event for anyone in the benefits, reward and HR profession looking to keep up-to-date on the latest trends and legislation, learn from top employers and network with fellow industry peers. 

ExceL London 

Royal Victoria Dock 1 Western Gateway London E16 1XL

West Entrance

Hall S7


Tuesday 13 October 2026

9:00 am – 16:30

Networking drinks from 16:30 onwards.

Wednesday 14 October 2026

9:00 am – 16:00

EB Live is primarily designed for HR, Reward, Benefits and People professionals looking to see what's new on the market, challenge their current thinking, be inspired and network with others in their field. 

If you are a supplier to the HR and Employee Benefits market, we invite you to explore our partnership opportunities. If you would like to attend as a visitor, please complete the registration form.

Employee Benefits Live brings together leading benefits suppliers representing all aspects of the industry including healthcare and wellbeing, benefits technology, childcare and carers, voluntary benefits, pensions and more. Check the website regularly for a list of confirmed exhibitors.

No, Employee Benefits Live is completely free to attend. This includes access to both the exhibition and conference. 

This is a trade-only event, so you will need to provide your business contact details and some other details about your role and responsibilities in order to identify you. 

There is a two-day programme of keynote sessions and practical conference sessions from leading employers.

Not all speakers grant us permission to share their slide presentations. For those that do, we aim to have this available 7 -10 days after the show.

Employee Benefits Live is a trade event so would hold no interest for members of the public; therefore we discourage anyone except trade from visiting. 

You will need to provide your contact details and some other details about your role and responsibilities in order to identify you. Please note: we do not permit access to those in sales roles or from providers of benefit, reward, HR or related products or services, unless they are speaking, exhibiting or sponsoring. 

Employee Benefits Live is a trade event for industry professionals; therefore we discourage students visiting the show. 

If you are looking for nearby accommodation for the conference Hotelmap.com have a wide range of hotel options available to you with preferential rates.

There is complimentary wifi provided throughout the venue.

There is a staffed cloakroom on the lower level of Excel near the N4 and S4 entrances. This cloakroom is provided at no charge to visitors however, please note that items are left at your own risk. There is very limited space for luggage, so it is strongly recommended that luggage is left at hotels prior to your arrival at the venue and collected after your departure.

Getting to the Venue

Rail & Underground

London is connected by rail to all major cities in Great Britain, with frequent services to all corners of the country. It's a short hop from any of the London rail stations to Excel.

If you are travelling on the Jubilee Line alight at Canning Town and change onto a Beckton-bound DLR train for the quick two-stop journey to ExCeL.

The Elizabeth Line and DLR are the quickest routes to Excel. Alight at Custom House for the west entrance or Prince Regent for the ICC and the east entrance. We recommend planning your journey here .

By Car

If you’re arriving via the M11, the North Circular (A406) or the A13, as you get closer to ExCeL you’ll pick up signs for Royal Docks, City Airport and ExCeL London. If you’re using satellite navigation please enter the postcodes E16 1XL, If travelling from the west and E16 1FR, If travelling from the east.

Parking is available at Excel London. Please note the updated parking tariffs below:

  • Pre-booked parking £27.50 per calendar day Valid from 00:00–23:50
  • On-the-day parking (pay on exit) £30.00 per calendar day Valid from 00:00–23:59

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