Governance 2026: FAQs

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VENUE

Novotel London West,
Hotel & Convention Centre,
One Shortlands, Hammersmith
London
W6 8DR

HOW TO GET TO THE VENUE

We recommend planning your journey in advance and checking for any travel disruptions before you leave. Transport for London's website can help you plan your journey

London Underground
Hammersmith London Underground station operates on four London Underground lines - the Circle line, the Hammersmith & City line, the District line and Piccadilly line.

The Novotel London West is around a 8-10 walk away from the stations.

If you are coming from the District & Piccadilly Line Station:
Exit through the main entrance of the station (Hammersmith Broadway) and take a right. You will pass the bus station on your right-hand side before reaching the pelican crossing. Take the crossing to the island in the middle of the road and upon reaching the other side of the road, keep going straight down Hammersmith Road. Turn first right, into Shortlands, and Novotel London West is on your right. Entrance to the Conference Centre is on the ground floor, down the right-hand side of the main hotel entrance.

If coming from the Hammersmith & City and Circle Line Station:
Exit through the main entrance of the station and head towards the District & Piccadilly Line station. You will need to cross two sets of pelican crossings. Instead of walking into the station, walk past it keeping the station on your right hand side. You will also pass the bus station on your right-hand side before reaching the pelican crossing. Take the crossing to the island in the middle of the road and upon reaching the other side of the road, keep going straight down Hammersmith Road. Turn first right, into Shortlands, and Novotel London West is on your right. Entrance to the Conference Centre is on the ground floor, down the right-hand side of the main hotel entrance.

National Rail
Approximate journey times from London’s main National Rail Terminus. To plan your journey you can use National Rail's journey planner.

  • Charing Cross – 35 minutes
  • Euston – 40 minutes
  • Kings Cross/ St Pancras International – 30 minutes
  • Liverpool Street – 45 minutes
  • Marylebone – 35 minutes
  • Paddington – 20 minutes
  • Victoria – 30 minutes
  • Waterloo – 40 minutes

Driving
The Novotel London West has an on-site car park with over 200 spaces operating on a first come, first served basis. The parking charge is £3.50 per hour (£26 for the day) for non-residents or £1.50 per hour for residents.

The venue is located in the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), please visit https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle/ to check whether your vehicle is subject to ULEZ charge.

The venue is not in the congestion charging zone, however please do check if you will travel through it.

Coming from the airport
London Heathrow Airport is directly accessible via the London Underground on the Piccadilly Line to/from Hammersmith.

London Gatwick Airport can be reached by Victoria Rail Station and then by taking the Underground District Line from Hammersmith.

Taxis
Black cabs serve the area along with app-based taxi services such as Uber and Bolt.

The Novotel London West have a limited number of bedrooms available at a reduced rate. You can see what's available and book your stay via our dedicated page.

We also have a venue partner who've set up a rates at a range of hotels close to the conference, you can visit your options here.

We do not recommend hotels as every delegate has different requirements and budget, however sites like laterooms.com are a good way to search by postcode/location and budget. 

TICKET PRICES

Conference prices from 2 March 2026 (ex. VAT)

Non-Member - 1 day ticket £550 | 2 day ticket £925
Professional subscriber- 1 day ticket £450 | 2 day ticket £800
Member - 1 day ticket £375 | 2 day ticket £650
Not for Profit* - 1 day ticket £300 | 2 day ticket £450
Student - 1 day ticket £250 | 2 day ticket £400

*Please email events@cgi.org.uk if you would like to book a Not-for-Profit ticket.

 

PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • Invoicing will be available until 31 May 2026. Invoices must be settled 30 days, from the invoice date. 
  • All cancellation or transfer requests must be submitted via email to: events@cgi.org.uk 
  • Full booking terms and conditions can be found on our website

INTERESTED IN SPONSORING GOVERNANCE 2026?
Get in touch to explore our range of sponsorship opportunities to showcase your organisation to a highly engaged community of governance professionals.

Tara Wilson - twilson@cgi.org.uk or call +44 (0)20 7612 7021