The Royal Society

The Royal Society sits in St James's, one of London's most recognisable neighbourhoods, within easy reach of Trafalgar Square on foot and Buckingham Palace a little further along. Eight rooms and spaces accommodate up to 500 standing across the whole building, while the Wellcome Trust Lecture Hall and City of London Rooms together seat up to 277 in a theatre configuration - a useful anchor for a keynote or formal presentation. The interiors carry neutral tones throughout, with natural light complementing the setting without overwhelming it. On-site facilities include high-speed internet, air conditioning, onsite catering, a bar and cocktail area, and breakout rooms - a practical combination for a day that moves between plenary sessions and smaller conversations. For delegates travelling by tube, Piccadilly Circus Underground Station is an eight-minute walk and Charing Cross Underground Station nine minutes, with London City Airport reachable in around 42 minutes by car.