Information
Where is it?
Location/Venue
Pelhams, Lord's Cricket Ground, St John's Wood, London.
Timings
- 9:30 - Tea and coffee reception, networking
- 10:15 - Event starts
- 13:40 - Close & lunch
These timings mean delegates have a bit more time to get into Central London and will still have downtime ahead of the Ben Ball later in the evening.
On Arrival
Enter the ground through the Grace Gate on St John's Wood Road. You will be directed past the Thomas Lord Suite and the main Pavilion to Pelhams on the right-hand side at the rear of the Warner Stand. In front, you will see demonstrators from featuring OEMs.
Getting There
Lord’s is close to the centre of London and is easy to reach by tube, train, bus, and bike.
St John's Wood is the closest tube station to the ground (approximately five minutes' walk), while Baker Street, Warwick Avenue, Marylebone and Edgware Road are all also within 55 minutes' walk.
Visitors travelling to and from central London are advised to alight or board Underground services at Baker Street station and follow a signed walking route at street level. During major events at Lord’s, St John’s Wood station is very busy and a queuing system to enter the station post-match will be in place.
Lord’s is also well served by buses, and several routes run alongside the Ground.
Before making any journey to the Ground using bus, tube or train it is recommended to check TFL Live Travel News.
Visit the venue website:
www.lords.org/lords/visit-us/how-to-get-here
The following stations are all within walking distance of the Ground:
St. John’s Wood – Jubilee line (5 mins)
Baker Street – Bakerloo, Circle, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City lines (15 mins)
Warwick Avenue – Bakerloo line (15 mins)
Marylebone – Bakerloo line (15 mins)
Edgware Road – Bakerloo, Circle, District and Hammersmith & City lines (15 mins)
Paddington - Bakerloo, Circle, District and Hammersmith & City lines (20 mins)
Those travelling by Tube to or from Lord’s requiring step free access are advised to use local bus services from the following stations:
Kilburn (Jubilee line) - Number 189 bus from stop B (on Shoot-up Hill)
Golders Green (Northern line) - Number 13 bus from stop GF (within bus station outside the station entrance)
The nearest mainline railway station is Marylebone, served by Chiltern Railways, which is approximately ten minutes’ walk from the Ground. Marylebone Station is on the Chiltern line.
Paddington Station is approximately twenty minutes’ walk from the Ground, for services to West and South-West England and South Wales.
Euston, King’s Cross and St Pancras International stations are only a short journey away.
Who Should Attend?
This Special Edition event will suit Company owners, Managing Directors, Chief Executives, Sales, Marketing, and Commercial Directors, and forward-thinking Regional and Franchise Directors and Dealer Principals.
As well as the speakers, we will have a range of new vehicles on show outside the conference, including from BYD, Chery, GWM Ora and MG. More TBC.
The upcoming Special Edition event is an unmissable opportunity for key decision-makers in the automotive sector to converge and explore the transformative potential of new entrant car manufacturers. If you hold a position of influence—be it as a Company Owner, Managing Director, Chief Executive, or as a Director in Sales, Marketing, or Commercial divisions—you should consider attendance as a strategic imperative.
New entrant manufacturers have the potential to redefine the future of automotive retailing and customer engagement. These disruptors bring with them innovative technologies, fresh customer service perspectives, and untapped revenue streams. Aligning with them now can place your dealership ahead of the curve, opening doors to #ravingfans and driving sustainable growth.
Sales and Marketing Directors will benefit from firsthand exposure to cutting-edge products and marketing strategies, thus gaining valuable insights to prepare their sales teams and digital platforms. Commercial Directors and Regional and Franchise Directors will find it invaluable to liaise with like-minded professionals to discuss operational efficiencies, OEM partnerships, and customer service.
Managing Directors and Chief Executives can use this platform to build strategic partnerships and alliances, something that is crucial in an era of rapid change. With sustainability, electric vehicles, and digital transformations shaking the foundations of the industry, this event serves as a timely sense check and a roadmap to the future.
In a nutshell, this event is not just about envisioning the future; it's about equipping yourself with the tools, networks, and knowledge to create it. If driving change and capturing new markets are on your agenda, this event is where you need to be.
Be sure to book your space now. Don’t miss out!
Due to high demand from dealers. Supplier registrations are not guaranteed.
The event is FREE for NFDA Franchised Dealer Members Book Now
For any non-member supplier wishing to attend, we will create a waiting list and there will be a small fee of £200pp.
Driving Digital is renowned for having a great audience of automotive retailers. Only sponsoring suppliers are able to attend the event, however spaces are not guaranteed.
Our Sponsors
We are grateful for the support of our sponsors for this event:
If you’d like to know more about sponsorship opportunities, please call Neil Addley at 07795 665927.
