Smart Group in collaboration with Oceandiva, will launch the UK’s first CO2-neutral venue on the Thames at IMEX America, which takes place from 11-13 October at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.
Oceandiva London will be the largest floating events space on the Thames measuring 86m in length and 17m in breadth, spanning three decks. The 2,625sqm vessel will be used for events such as conferences, receptions, gala dinners, product launches and brand activations.
Designed, built and owned by Oceandiva, which was founded by Edwin Petersen in 2003, the venue will be the first London venture outside of mainland Europe from the Netherlands-based company
The trading company of Oceandiva London will be owned, managed and operated by Smart Group, which delivers more than 600 events each year from international sporting and cultural events, including Royal Ascot Village and Lord’s. The venue will host up to 1,500 people standing and 500 seated. It is set to officially open for events from January.
Working with industry body Isla, Oceandiva London will reduce its carbon footprint for each event held on board by tracking and measuring using Isla’s Trace platform.
Joshua Novick, vice president of North America at London and Partners, said: “Oceandiva is an extremely exciting addition to London’s ever-growing events space. Located on our iconic River Thames, it will make the perfect venue for a large-scale incentive trip, as well as innovative events like tech activations and new product launches. As London works towards becoming a carbon-neutral city by 2030, we welcome sustainable and pioneering venues like Oceandiva, which are helping to transform London’s unique offering even further.”
