The Forum: 6 Examples of Events You Can Host in Our Flexible Auditorium

The Forum at 40 Leadenhall is a private conference venue and auditorium in Central London, specially created to host a wide range of corporate events. Since officially opening in March 2026, The Forum has already welcomed a diverse range of conferences, brand launches, leadership off-sites, broadcasts and networking events.

With capacity for up to 200 guests, the space combines tiered seating, a dedicated networking lounge, private reception area, green room and advanced event technology, all across one self-contained floor.

Whether you are bringing together your team, launching something new, connecting with your community or broadcasting to a global audience, The Forum provides a flexible space designed around your event.

1. Launch events

A product, service or brand launch is a multifaceted event that requires a comprehensive setup. The Forum makes it all possible, providing a space for your big reveal and live demos with an atmosphere that matches the polished brand experience you want to deliver.

Recent events have included Lightspeed Edge London, a large-scale product and technology showcase attended by 180 guests. The event combined keynote presentations in the auditorium with branded demonstration areas and product activations throughout the networking space, while a live broadcast extended the experience to a global audience.

Entertainment, catering and technical production are all taken care of, allowing your team to focus on delivering a memorable launch.

2. Networking events

Bring people together to build lasting relationships in an environment that supports meaningful connection. The Forum's dedicated networking lounge makes it easy to host receptions, icebreakers, presentations and sponsored activations.

During UK-Africa Ecosystem Week, hosted by Ventures54, more than 180 attendees from the business, investment and public sectors gathered across multiple event spaces. Dedicated networking zones, sponsor exhibition areas and cultural experiences helped create a dynamic event environment before concluding with a large networking reception.

3. Panel discussions

Discuss and dissect your industry’s hottest topics in a space with state-of-the-art audiovisual and technical support. We make it easy for your panel to focus on the subject at hand without unnecessary interruptions or setup headaches.

The Forum's integrated AV technology and dedicated technical support makes it easy to manage microphones, presentations, cameras and on-stage content, allowing speakers and moderators to focus on the conversation rather than the technology.

From industry debates and thought-leadership sessions to fireside chats and Q&As, the auditorium provides a polished setting for conversations that put your speakers centre stage.

4. Training and workshops

Facilitators can run a variety of collaborative hands-on exercises, open discussions and brainstorming in a peaceful environment that’s conducive to out-of-the-box thinking.

The Forum can support presentations, facilitated discussions, collaborative exercises and interactive sessions, with the auditorium and networking areas providing flexibility throughout the day.

With catering, AV and event support available alongside the space, organisers can create a focused environment for learning, development and collaboration without having to manage multiple venues or complicated logistics.

5. Leadership summits

From keynote speeches to breakout sessions, The Forum gives executives a specialised environment to align on strategy, growth and innovation.

The venue's sophisticated interiors and intimate atmosphere have already made it a popular choice for leadership off-sites and company gatherings hosted by organisations including Attest, NOA VC and Workspace Future Group. Alongside the auditorium, meeting rooms and breakout spaces allow leadership teams to move seamlessly between presentations, workshops and strategic discussions.

6. Broadcast and hybrid events

With integrated production technology, AI-powered camera tracking, professional AV support and live-streaming capabilities, The Forum is ideally suited to hybrid and broadcast-led events.

Organisations can engage audiences both in person and remotely, making the venue an effective choice for company announcements, virtual conferences, investor presentations and global broadcasts.

Why Choose The Forum?

The Forum combines a purpose-built auditorium, a spacious networking area and advanced AV technology to create a polished experience tailored to your event. From staging and technical production to content delivery and networking, our team can adapt the setup to suit your format, audience and objectives.

Spaces:

• 200 tiered auditorium seats with integrated AV
• A networking room for arrivals, receptions and breaks
• A private green room for hosts, speakers and VIP guests, with a live feed from the auditorium

Tech:

• A dedicated AV technician for smooth delivery
• A 205” LED video wall for presentations
• Wireless microphones for seamless sound
• AI-powered speaker tracking and scene switching
• Customisable background music
• Four 4K PTZ cameras for quality event recordings

Hospitality:

• Full-day DDR packages designed for seamless meetings and conferences
• Bespoke daytime and evening menus tailored to your event
• Dinner buffets, bowl food, sharing plates and canapé receptions
• Drinks packages to complement networking and evening events
• Catering delivered in partnership with Bartlett Mitchell

Coworking in Leadenhall, London

The iconic 40 Leadenhall building is also home to the Huckletree Leadenhall workspace, which offers a flexible and hybrid work environment for startups, growing agencies and established corporations. With a diverse range of high-end amenities, including a library and a wellness suite, it’s not surprising that 40 Leadenhall has been named the Best Commercial Workplace in London.

Host an event at the Forum and you might be tempted to make this flexible London workspace your home away from home.

In just its first few months of operation, The Forum has successfully hosted conferences, product launches, leadership gatherings, broadcasts and networking events for organisations ranging from fast-growing technology businesses to international investment and innovation communities, demonstrating the versatility of one of London's newest premium corporate event venues.