

MD Conference Part 1 and BD Conference
Tuesday 20 January 2026
BAE Systems is organising a two-day MD Conference in London or its outskirts, bringing together 100 managing directors for a dynamic programme of main plenary sessions, multiple breakout discussions, and engaging social events. The event aims to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking among senior leaders, with an agenda featuring a seamless blend of structured sessions, refreshment breaks, and evening networking drinks and dinner. This will be followed by the BD Conference, consisting of similar numbers, for a 1 x day event.
Venues
Here are our suggestions for your event.

Leonardo Royal London St Pauls
Lodnon
Experience the perfect balance of history and modernity at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s, a sophisticated hotel nestled in the heart of London. Located beside the iconic St Paul’s Cathedral, this hotel is an excellent choice for business, leisure, and family guests alike, offering an unmatched city centre location with proximity to many of London’s top attractions.
The hotel’s grand entrance, stunning rooftop views, and stylish interiors make a striking first impression. Guests can choose from 432 spacious rooms, each featuring modern décor and large windows overlooking the vibrant city streets. All rooms are equipped with DREAM BEDs by Leonardo, free high-speed Wi-Fi, 49-inch flat-screen TVs, and other thoughtful amenities like 24-hour room service and a hot drink station. Upgraded rooms offer extra facilities such as a 10% discount on food and beverage, 10% discount on treatments in Rena Spa and access to the Executive Lounge.
For those looking to relax, the hotel’s Rena Health and Fitness Club features an 18-metre heated swimming pool, fully equipped gym, and a peaceful Rena Spa, where guests can indulge in luxurious treatments or enjoy exclusive spa days. Unwind after a busy day at the Sabine Rooftop Bar and Restaurant, offering stunning views across London, or enjoy a meal at Leo’s Bar and Restaurant, where you can savour delicious dishes and signature cocktails in a laid-back atmosphere.
Families and holiday travellers will love the convenience of nearby attractions, such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, One New Change, and the London Eye, all within walking distance. For shoppers, One New Change is just a four-minute walk away, offering a variety of stores, cafés, and restaurants.
The hotel’s central location, just a five-minute walk from Blackfriars and Mansion House stations, ensures excellent connectivity to the rest of the city, making it a great base for exploring London’s renowned museums, theatres, and galleries.
Business travellers will appreciate the 23 flexible meeting and event spaces that overlook St Paul’s Cathedral, accommodating up to 1,200 delegates, and the hotel’s MIA accreditation ensures a high standard of service for conferences and events.
If you're visiting for business or leisure, the Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s provides everything you need for a comfortable and memorable stay, from its excellent amenities to its unbeatable location.

St. Pancras London, Autograph Collection
St. Pancras London is a five-star hotel that fuses Victorian elegance with contemporary luxury. It is home to 38 opulent Chambers Suites and 207 stylish guestrooms, offering refined comfort with modern amenities. Guests can enjoy superb dining and expertly crafted cocktails in a unique selection of restaurants and bars, or unwind at the serene St. Pancras Spa.
Host your event in the heart of London, where historic charm meets modern luxury. Whether it’s an executive meeting, product launch, or grand celebration, the iconic indoor and outdoor spaces provide the perfect backdrop. Each venue is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and tailored service to ensure a seamless experience.

Chelsea Harbour Hotel
With 11 versatile meeting rooms offering a vast 1120 sq metres of space, most with unrivalled waterfront or London skyline views, you are guaranteed to host an impressive event in Chelsea here at The Chelsea Harbour Hotel & Spa. From intimate private dinners to corporate events, we can configure our spaces according to your requirements.

Hilton Woking
Woking
Within walking distance of Woking train station, the hotel is located at Victoria Square Mall in the city centre. We’re within 25 minutes of several attractions, including LEGOLAND®, Ascot Racecourse, and a dozen golf courses. London is about 20 minutes away by train. Unwind with views of the city 22 stories up at the rooftop bar. The event spaces include the largest ballroom in Surrey, private dining areas and nine meeting rooms with built-in presentation & audio equipment.

Pestana Chelsea Bridge
Located directly across the beautiful setting of Battersea Park and set within the modern Chelsea Wharf area, Pestana Chelsea Bridge offers prime London meeting venues. With 10 meeting rooms accommodating from 10 to 400 delegates and 217 luxury, spacious bedrooms, Pestana Chelsea Bridge is the ideal option for small executive meetings, day delegate and residential conferences, award or gala evening banquets, training courses, team-building programmes and weddings.

Radisson Blu Bloomsbury Street Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel, London Bloomsbury is a boutique neighbourhood hotel where the area’s literary past meets contemporary design. Set moments from the British Museum, Covent Garden, and Tottenham Court Road station, the hotel’s mid-century panelled design kindles the feeling of a modern London townhouse. The hotel is built to the highest specifications, designed to recreate the residential feel of a modern London townhouse. In addition to hosting corporate functions, Bloomsbury Street also holds a wedding licence and is an excellent venue for social events and private dining.

Park Plaza Riverbank
Standing majestically on the South Bank of the River Thames and overlooking Westminster, Park Plaza London Riverbank is the best residential conference hotel in London for up to 350 guests, and offers everything a meeting planner could need under one roof, with an experienced events team to support at every stage from initial enquiry to a successful event execution. For added peace of mind, all meetings and events held at the hotel are Carbon Compensated.
Next Steps
Any questions?
Please call us – we welcome any feedback you may have and can adjust the proposal to suit your needs.
What happens next?
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Please review your proposal
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Short-list the venues of your choice
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Speak to us for a more detailed proposal including full itinerary
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Confirm your choice and we’ll book the event suppliers
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The venue will send a contract to you for signing and payment or payment through us, if required
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We’ll manage all aspects of the event in close relation with you


