Travelling to Excel London

UDT 2026 will be held from 14 - 16 April 2026 at the Excel London in London, England.

Address: Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL

 

Join us in London:

The show brings together a vast selection of key members from the international naval community, including senior military officials, European and international ministries of defence, NATO, technology suppliers, academia, and industry professionals, to assist end users with ongoing and emerging issues and seek valuable solutions.

Planning your visit

Excel London is one of the UK’s leading international event venues, hosting world-class conferences, exhibitions, and trade shows for decades. Located in London’s vibrant Royal Docks area, the venue is surrounded by riverside walks, cultural attractions, restaurants, and historic landmarks. Register your interest for UDT 2026 now.

To help plan your visit to the venue and explore the city of London, use the information below.

By Air:

London City Airport (LCY) is located less than 2 miles away from Excel London, with flights arriving from over 30 destinations. 

London is also served by Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN) and Luton (LTN), all located less than 45 minutes from the City via public transport.

 

 

Local Transport

The quickest route to Excel London on the tube is via the Elizabeth Line which has a train stop connected to the venue - Custom House (Excel London). The West and East entrances to the venue are both accessible by the DLR, London Underground and London Overground.

Download the CityMapper app to find the best route.
 

By Car:

Excel London is located just off the A13 in East London. If you are driving from central London, it is about 10 miles east and takes roughly 30–40 minutes, depending on traffic.

From Heathrow Airport, it is around 25 miles and takes about 1 hour

From Gatwick Airport, it is approximately 40 miles and takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
 

London, England

Work and Explore

While attending UDT 2026 would be your prime focus, take a look at the top reasons why a trip to London makes it worth the visit. 

Things to Explore

  • Tower of London
  • The Shard
  • Westminster and Big Ben
  • Thames River Cruise
  • St Paul's Cathedral
  • London Museums and Galleries
  • London Royal Parks

Plan your stay

This year, UDT 2026 has partnered with EventBeds™ by NuBreed Hotels to give you access to exclusively discounted hotels around the venue. 

Hotels are uniquely placed close to the venue and to public transport links, with multiple modes of transport to help you around the city. Interested in booking accommodation for UDT 2026?