Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
May 12th–18th 2025 is Mental Health Awareness Week. This year’s theme highlights the importance or communities in ensuring good mental mental health.
Business Design Centre is an iconic venue in the heart of London, but as well as this, there is so much more to know.
Our History
With roots dating back to 1861, the Business Design Centre has a long and rich history. From the Royal Agricultural Hall to the vibrant BDC we know today, find out the whole story.
Sustainability
Sustainability is at the forefront of everything we do at the Business Design Centre. We are proud to celebrate ten years as a carbon-neutral venue. Find out more about our sustainability initiatives.
Awards & Memberships
We’re proud recipients of awards from across the events industry as well as both community and national awards and certifications. Being part of membership groups, we invite collaboration and participation across a range of topics and issues
Charities & Community
We are proud to support a number of great charity partners as well as running our own, the Morris Charitable Trust. Our support in the community also extends to other groups and projects, both through volunteering our time or venue space and through charitable funding.
Latest Insights
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Our History
The BDC, now almost 40 years old, has a rich history based in the former Royal Agricultural Hall that was built over 160 years ago. More
The BDC Group
In 2024 the Business Design Centre Group was acquired by Excel London and is now part of the wider ADNEC Group. More
People and Recruitment
The BDC runs a small team across five departments responsible for day-to-day operations at the venue. More
Awards and Memberships
We're proud recipients of awards from across the events industry as well as both community and national awards and certifications. Being part of membership groups, we invite collaboration and participation across a range of topics and issues. More