Managers of The O2’s new exhibition venue have flagged Excel London, The Business Design Centre and Old Billingsgate as key rivals. The 4,500sqm, freshly tarmacked Live Quarter is enclosed under The O2’s well-recognised canvas roof and is now open for exhibition and live events business. Although pillar-less, the space features two of The O2’s supporting masts. It is complemented by a 1,300sqm storage enclosure as well as a 5,000sqm loading area and has two visitor en...