London

The World Retail Congress comes to London in 2012

One of the World's greatest capital cities and acknowledged retail capitals, London will be in the spotlight even more for 2012 as the host city of the Olympics. This year though, London will also play host to the annual gathering of the retail industry’s most pioneering leaders at the World Retail Congress 2012.

The Congress will enable attendees to be part of that excitement and energy across London in a very special year. Taking place at one of the official Olympic venues, the Congress will not only have an unbeatable programme of speakers and inspirational content, the World Retail Awards, World Retail Hall of Fame and the highly popular Retail Futures Challenge but it will also offer:

• Special, bespoke retail study tours to key retail areas of London and by selected store formats
• Attendance at special events hosted by some of London's leading retailers
• Organised tours of London's landmark buildings and sights
• Special events held in some of London's most outstanding venues
• The buzz and excitement of London Fashion Week

Why London in 2012?

1. The right retail environment London is one of the world’s top shopping destinations. From its quirky street markets to luxury department stores and exclusive outlets, London has something for everyone
2. The right place London is a city of global influence. The home of the world’s time meridian, global capital of finance and business, and renowned for its cultural and creative arts
3. The right time 2012 is London’s year at the centre of the world stage. As host of the Olympics and Paralympics, London will be the destination of choice for millions of visitors and billions of viewers from across the globe plus the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s 60 years on the throne, will give London a second-to-none ‘feel good factor’. In essence, the World Retail Congress Annual Summit will take place in a season of unprecedented international media attention.
4. The right people London is the capital of capitals, a truly cosmopolitan city and home to over 7.6 million people of 270 nationalities speaking over 300 languages
5. The right venue The World Retail Congress Annual Summit will be held at one of London’s most prestigious conference venues with easy access to the capital’s best hotels, restaurants, shopping, entertainment and tourist site

ExCeL London

ExCeL London, the international exhibition and convention centre, is the host venue for a variety of events from award winning exhibitions and conferences to international association meetings. Situated in a waterfront location, ExCeL London is located in the heart of London's Royal Docks, within easy reach of central London. The venue is part of a 100 acre campus, including the London Underground and London City Airport (approx 15minutes away).

ExCeL London will be host to 7 Olympic and 6 Paralympic events in 2012. That equates to 80 Olympic and 74 Paralympic medals. The 7 Olympic events that will be taking place including Boxing, Wrestling, Judo, Tae Kwon Do, Weight-lifting, Table Tennis, Fencing, Boccia, Power Lifting, Wheelchair Fencing and
Sitting Volleyball.

ExCeL London will be the home of the 2012 World Retail Congress, offering a range of executive space, a business environment and beautiful cuisine.

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  Why London
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  New London
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  London 2012
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  The Business Capital
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  The Entertainment Capital
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  Culture & Diversity
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  Future Connectivity
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