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What are the room hire rates for the Executive Classroom and what discounts are available?

The Executive Classroom (52 capacity) costs £5,000 per day, but discounts are available ranging from 25% to 50% depending on your booking. With a 50% discount, the rate becomes £2,500 per day, and there's a further discount to £2,500 for bookings of 10+ days minimum.

What AV equipment is included with the Executive Classroom hire?

The Executive Classroom includes 3 multimedia projectors (NEC PA803U 8000 lumens), 3 built-in hybrid cameras with rotating and focus functionality, 1 fixed lectern with gooseneck microphone, 4 lapel microphones, 18 ceiling speakers, 1 Cisco video and audio-conferencing panel, hearing induction loop kit, HDMI laptop connection, Air Media wireless presentation for mobile devices, 1 document camera, and 1 TV confidence monitor (55" display). You also get 15 minutes complimentary IT support from 9am to help you get settled.

What are the standard operating hours and can events run outside these times?

Standard event hours are 9am-5pm, though some quotes show flexibility with 8am starts and events running until 6pm. The venue appears to accommodate different timing requirements, but specific costs for extended hours are not detailed in the available information.

What catering options are available and what are the costs?

Catering is provided by Finotaste with options including: Continental breakfast (£15+VAT per person), sandwich lunch (£25+VAT), finger buffet lunch (£27+VAT), fork buffet lunch (£30+VAT), tea/coffee service (£4+VAT per serving - add-on only), all-day catering menu with 3 tea/coffee services plus fork buffet lunch (£45+VAT), canapés package (£25+VAT), and 2-hour drinks package with unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks (£25+VAT).

What internet connectivity is provided and are there wired connections available?

The venue provides 1Gbps fiber-optic connection with a 100Mbps fail-over backup for WiFi. Hard-wired ethernet ports are also available, which is particularly important for live streaming or camera equipment connections.

Can I bring my own extension leads and adaptors, and what technical equipment can the venue provide?

You can supply your own extension leads and adaptors. If you need the venue to provide them, they can supply 20 extensions, 20 US-to-UK adaptors, and 20 EU-to-UK adaptors, though specific costs for these items are not mentioned in the available information.

What is included in the room hire rate besides the space itself?

Room hire includes the meeting space, natural daylight, air conditioning, all built-in AV equipment, WiFi connectivity, hard-wired ethernet port, and 15 minutes of complimentary IT support from 9am to help you get settled into the room if AV assistance is needed.

How far in advance do I need to book and what is the booking process?

The venue operates on a first-option basis without holding dates until contracts are signed. For competitive dates, they may give other clients 48-hour notice if you're ready to contract. Site visits can be arranged, and the booking process involves initial availability checks followed by formal proposals.

Where exactly is the venue located and how accessible is it by public transport?

London Conference Centre is located at One Bartholomew Close, Barts Square, London EC1A 7BL. It's within walking distance of four tube stations: 5 minutes from St Paul's (Central line) and 10 minutes from Farringdon (Elizabeth and Thameslink lines), making it highly accessible via the main rail network.

Are there additional charges for technical support, staging, or other services?

Additional services available include: dedicated IT technician (£600+VAT per day for 9am-5pm coverage), digital lectern (£600+VAT per day), stage blocks 4m x 2m (£400+VAT per day), and manned cloakroom service (£25+VAT per person per hour, though unmanned cloakroom is available free of charge).