etc.venues has announced it will double the size of 155 Bishopsgate by investing £4.3m in the London venue.
In doing so, etc.venues will add 18,580sqm of conference space on the second floor. It will also provide escalator access from the existing event space on the first floor, to create a 37,161sqm venue. The investment means the venue is one of the largest in the City of London.
The main room on the new floor will accommodate up to 475 theatre style and is supported by a Galleria and Lounge that can accommodate up to 51 exhibition stands.
Nick Hoare, managing director, etc.venues, commented: “Following the news of our acquisition by Convene, we start the partnership as we mean to go on – by expanding rapidly.
“In the past, we have successfully extended 133 Houndsditch in 2020 and County Hall in 2017. The addition of the second floor at 155 Bishopsgate is another timely extension. In New York, we are also set to open the doors to our third venue at 810 Seventh Avenue this month.
Tracy Halliwell MBE, director of tourism, conventions and major events for London, said: “The demand for business events space in London is growing strongly, as we are bringing in so many major events.
“It’s a testament to the current and future prospects that etc.venues has the confidence to invest significantly in expanding this venue. It’s exciting news for all of us.”
