Event Info

 

CONFERENCE HOTEL

 

Leonardo Royal Hotel London
Tower Bridge

45 Prescot St, London, E1 8GP

T +44 20 7959 5000

Website

Conference Room 

Trinity Suite on Basement Level 2 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

GETTING THERE

The nearest tube station to the hotel is Tower Hill. Approx. 7-minute walk.  Other nearby stations include Fenchurch Street and Tower Gateway DLR.

Directions & more travel

COVID-19

If you test positive or feel unwell, please do not attend the Conference.

DIETS & FOOD ALLERGIES

Dietary requirements have been passed to the venues. NB It is the responsibility of attendees to identify
themselves to servers, to ensure the correct food is received. We cannot guarantee menus are free from ingredients which you may have a serious allergic reaction to. If you have not yet informed us of any dietary requirements, or food allergies please email the events team.
PLEASE NOTE  We have a guest attending with a severe nut allergy, please do not bring nuts to the conference.

DRESS CODE

Business attire for conference and social events.  NB Warm clothing (e.g. jacket, jumper) may be needed for the Party in the Sky on Wednesday evening.

WI-FI ACCESS

Attendees will have access to a Private Wi-Fi network. SSID: BPA2023 Password: GuestBPA2023

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

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REGISTRATION

Collect your badge at the Welcome Reception on board the Silver Sturgeon: 19:00 – 22:00 on Tuesday 17 October 2023, OR on arrival at the Conference. Registration opens 8:30, Wednesday 18 October, located in the Trinity Suite on Basement Level 2, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel.


EVENT QR CODE

Attendees can share their details with one another, by scanning the QR codes on the Conference badges. Open the Conference App and select scanner from the menu, to instantly capture data and automatically store this important information in the contacts section of the App.


YOUR BADGE IS IMPORTANT

Your badge is required to gain entry into the Conference, exhibition, ALL social events and to board the Uber Boat by Thames Clipper vessels. Please do not lose it!

APP AND PRESENTATIONS

A ONE STOP SHOP CONFERENCE APP

Featuring the Conference Programme, Speaker Profiles, Notifications, Floorplan and FAQ’s. Schedule meetings, create an attendee profile, manage your schedule and more. 

DOWNLOAD APP

Attendees will be sent an email with the link to download the App. Staff will be on hand at the registration desk to assist if required. 

PRESENTATIONS

Available post event, via the App.

SOCIAL EVENTS

The Welcome Reception on board the Silver Sturgeon and the Party in the Sky event at the London Sky Garden 

are well ventilated, and therefore guests may require warmer clothing.

WELCOME RECEPTION

Hosted by Platinum Sponsor Smart Pension

Silver Sturgeon

19:00-22:00

Tuesday 17 October 2023 

ADDRESS

Tower Bridge Quay, St Katharine’s Way, 

E1Q 1LD  

 Embark 19:00 – 20:00

Disembark 21:00 – 22:00 

EARLY REGISTRATION

Attendees can collect their Conference badge early, on-board.  

FOOD AND DRINK

Drinks, canapes and bowl food will be available throughout the evening.  

 HOW TO GET THERE

It is approx. 10-minute walk from the hotel.

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PARTY IN THE SKY

Hosted by Conference Partner Gallagher 

London Sky Garden

18:30 – 21:00

Wednesday 18 October 2023

ADDRESS

The Fenchurch Building, The Walkie-Talkie, 1 Sky Garden Walk, London, EC3M 8AF 

ACCESS

The Sky Garden has a dedicated entrance on Philpot Lane, on the south-west corner of 20 Fenchurch Street. There are signs at ground level around the building.

 FOOD AND DRINK

Drinks, canapes and bowl food will be available throughout the evening.  

 HOW TO GET THERE

It is approx. 10-minute walk from the hotel.

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GALA DINNER

Hosted by Conference Partner DP World

8 Northumberland Avenue

19:00-22:30

Thursday 19 October 2023 

ADDRESS

8 Northumberland Avenue,

London, WC2N 5BY

 FOOD AND DRINK

Enjoy welcome drinks, table wine and a three-course meal.

 FREE TRANSPORT BY BOAT

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers 

A PLA staff member will accompany you. Meet at the Pier wearing your badge. 

OUTWARD

Embark Tower Millennium Pier, Lower Thames St , London EC3N 4DT 18:04 and 18:27,

RETURN

Embark Embankment Pier: 22:45   

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JOIN AN ESCOURTED GROUP

Meet in the hotel reception at 17:35 or 18:00, to join an escorted group. 

Return Boat: meet in venue foyer at 22:25 to catch the 22:45, to join an escorted group. 

BADGES MUST BE WORN 

TRANSPORT BY TUBE

FRIDAY RIVER BOAT TOUR

LONDON GATEWAY TO TILBURY

 

Sail along the Thames at 09:45 on Friday 20 October 2023.  The Tour will run for approximately 3 hours offering insights into the Thames infrastructure, operations and various sustainable initiatives, aligned with the Port of London Authority Thames Vision strategy. 

Along the way, you’ll encounter key partners that have been instrumental in establishing us, as the UK’s premier port by tonnage.

Embark & Disembark

Tower Millennium Pier, Lower Thames St , London EC3N 4DT  09:45 – 12:45

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THINGS TO DO

TOWER OF LONDON

Only a 12-minute walk from the attraction. There’s lots to explore, great for families looking for exciting things to do in the capital

TOWER BRIDGE

Join a guided tour and find out more about the bridge’s Walkways and Victorian Engine Room.

LONDON BRIDGE

Further along the river, you’ll find London Bridge, one of the city’s most historic structures. Walk across and witness lovely views of the River Thames

WELCOME TO LONDON

 

Discover the best of London with Visit London, the official website to England’s exciting capital. Find things to do in London, from iconic sightseeing spots to top restaurants, theatre and unmissable London attractions.

 

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