Whether the goal of your event is to launch a new product, celebrate a company milestone, or bring together industry professionals for a multi-day conference, choosing a venue to support your goals is the first step towards ensuring your event is considered a success.
The Convene portfolio of brands, which includes etc.venues, is designed to accommodate a wide range of meeting and event programming, serving as a partner, not just a place, for planners. With a genuine hospitality focus across all brands, each venue within the portfolio offers a full-service experience inclusive of on-site catering, in-room A/V and technology, and dedicated event planning resources.
Why choose the Convene portfolio of brands
Convene is a global lifestyle hospitality company that designs and operates premium event venues, meeting rooms, and flexible office spaces, with a network of more than 35 locations. It acquired etc.venues in 2023, forming the Convene portfolio of brands, the largest single provider of premium meeting and event venues across the UK and U.S.
In order to help clients more easily distinguish which is best suited for their meeting and event needs, Convene intentionally segmented its portfolio of brands to create a strong distinction between locations and to better represent the unique offerings of each.
How to distinguish: Convene vs. etc.venues
Convene is a premium lifestyle brand best suited for large, highly experiential events, such as product launches, expos, trade shows, and conferences, while etc.venues is an accessible lifestyle brand ideal for value-driven small meetings, such as team offsites, workshops, board meetings, and corporate trainings.
A simple breakdown of the distinctive offerings of the two brands can be seen below:
Why clients appreciate the Convene portfolio of brands
Venue design is something that sets the locations in the Convene portfolio of brands apart from others in London. In 2024, the London ICEAWARDS Conference & Expo took place at Convene Sancroft, St. Paul’s, the newest Convene venue in the UK.
“One of the standout aspects of hosting our event at Convene Sancroft, St. Paul’s was the ambiance,” said Anita Howard, founder and strategy director of ICE, a global community of Corporate Event Planners dedicated to recognizing and rewarding the vital work corporate teams accomplish in both virtual and live events.
“The modern, sleek design of the venue created an environment that was both professional and inviting, perfectly aligning with the tone of our event. The spacious rooms allowed us to comfortably accommodate our guests, while the advanced A/V equipment ensured that every presentation and panel discussion was executed flawlessly.”
The hospitality team at Convene is also something that stands out to clients. In 2024, the portfolio of brands was named “Travel Partner of the Year – Meetings & Events Venue” at the Business Travel Awards Europe, honoring the UK venue group that has best demonstrated leadership, partnership, and development throughout the past year.
“What truly made [our] experience remarkable was the team at Convene,” says Howard. “From the initial planning stages to the final moments of the event, their staff was incredibly attentive, ensuring that everything ran smoothly. Their professionalism and dedication were evident in every interaction, making our job as event organizers significantly easier.”
Another client from the maritime industry recently recapped their event held at etc.venues Monument stating, “The feedback we received from guests has been really amazing, and a lot of that is down to the great venue and the seamless structure and great facility for our event needs.”
The Convene portfolio of brands offers a selection of venues across the UK, each with a unique look and feel, but all offering a hospitality-driven experience. Whether you need a venue for a large-scale conference or a small room for a team meeting, the Convene portfolio of brands has a space that will support your future event needs.
If you are interested in learning more about booking an event at a venue within the Convene portfolio of brands, or would like to tour a location, reach out today.
