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Most Valuable Promotions announces UK debut at Olympia featuring historic double main event
On Sunday 5 April 2026, Caroline Dubois and Teri Harper meet in a long-anticipated 10-round women’s championship bout for the unified lightweight world title, live from Olympia’s historic National Hall and streamed exclusively on Sky Sports.
Olympia Events and Legends Global bring food & beverage operations in-house
Olympia Events, part of Legends Global, and the team responsible for managing Olympia’s Heritage Halls alongside the new International Convention Centre and private members club launching in 2026, has brought food and beverage operations in-house.
BAUS brings flagship event back to London in multi-year deal with Olympia
The British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) has announced that its flagship Annual Scientific Meeting will return to London for the first time in 40 years, as part of a new multi-year agreement with Olympia’s state-of-the-art International Convention Centre (ICC).
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British Airways announced as founding partner of the transformed Olympia
British Airways has been unveiled as the first Founding Partner of Olympia, a collaboration which will bring together two iconic British heritage brands in a multi-year, multi-million-pound agreement.
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Des Gunewardena’s “D3 Collective’’ to Launch Three New Venues in Olympia's Historic Pillar Hall
Opening in Spring 2026, restaurateur Des Gunewardena, founder of D3 Collective and co-founder and former CEO of D&D London, will unveil a trio of exciting new venues at the landmark £1.3bn redevelopment of Olympia, a new globally leading culture and entertainment destination.
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Olympia appoints Michael Volkert as CEO ahead of 2026 phased opening
Volkert brings over two decades of leadership experience across major global destinations, spanning some of the world’s most recognised integrated resorts and hospitality destinations, from Las Vegas and Macau to Singapore and Melbourne, with a strong track-record of delivering growth and innovation, standout visitor experience, as well as building up team culture.
Olympia wins bid to host the 44th World Scout Conference – returning to its London home for the first time since 1920
The UK Scout Association has announced that the 44th World Scout Conference will take place at Olympia in November 2027 - marking its return to London, and to the venue where the very first conference was held, for the first time since 1920.
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