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 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.
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
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.
Chris Harris is the Sustainability Lead at the Business Design Centre, bringing a long‑standing passion for environmental sustainability to the role. Responsible for the venue’s ESG strategy and sustainability initiatives, Chris works to ensure BDC delivers positive environmental and social impact across its operations.
Inside Everywoman Festival: a one-day event dedicated to women’s health, empowerment and education, featuring insights from the organiser.
We are delighted to share that the Business Design Centre has been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the second year running.
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
In 2024 the Business Design Centre Group was acquired by Excel London and is now part of the wider ADNEC Group. More
Recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work and as a B Corp Certified organisation, the people of the BDC are priortised at the highest level. Take a look some of the roles currently available to join the team. More
The BDC runs a small team across five departments responsible for day-to-day operations at the venue. More
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