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Hardware Pioneers Max is the UK's largest exhibition and conference for electronics engineers and embedded systems professionals. The event draws 8,000+ attendees, 350+ exhibitors and 150+ speakers covering semiconductors, edge AI, IoT security and wireless technologies. The 2027 edition is held 9-10 June at ExCeL London.
Hardware Pioneers Max 2027 takes place June 9–10, 2027 in London, United Kingdom.
Hardware Pioneers Max 2027 is an in-person event.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
ExCeL sits in the Royal Docks in east London, a converted dock basin with the water still on both sides of the halls - a completely different setting from the city's west-end venues. June brings the best of the British year: around 21C, light until well past nine, and a riverside quarter that is pleasant rather than merely functional. Greenwich and Canary Wharf are both minutes away, which makes the evenings here unusually easy to plan.
London City Airport (LCY) is the standout option, about 10 minutes from ExCeL on the DLR - few conference venues anywhere are that close to an airport. The Elizabeth line reaches Custom House station beside the venue, connecting to Heathrow in around 45 minutes and to Paddington and the West End directly. The DLR also links Canary Wharf and Bank. Contactless payment works across all of it.
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The Docklands has strong coverage and the Elizabeth line carries mobile signal through its tunnels. An eSIM arranged before arrival keeps non-UK delegates off roaming charges for the duration. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
Maritime Greenwich. Across the river and a short DLR ride: the Cutty Sark, the Old Royal Naval College painted hall, and the Royal Observatory on the hill with the prime meridian and a fine London view. A UNESCO site and an easy half-day. Go up to the observatory last, for the view at golden hour. Tickets on Tiqets →
IFS Cloud Cable Car. The cable car crossing the Thames between the Royal Docks and Greenwich Peninsula, starting a few minutes' walk from ExCeL. Ten minutes each way for an aerial view over the docks and the O2. Cheap, quick, and the most direct sightseeing available from the venue door.
Canary Wharf. Two DLR stops away: the financial district's towers, the Crossrail Place roof garden and a dense concentration of restaurants that stay open for business crowds. The best dinner options within ten minutes of the halls. An evening rather than a daytime stop.
Thames Barrier. The flood defence downstream at Silvertown, with an information centre explaining how the gates work - a genuine piece of engineering infrastructure and a fitting detour for a hardware audience. Around an hour including the walk from the DLR.
What is the closest airport to ExCeL?
London City Airport is about 10 minutes away on the DLR. Heathrow connects via the Elizabeth line to Custom House in roughly 45 minutes.
Is ExCeL far from central London?
It is in the eastern Docklands, roughly 25-30 minutes from the West End on the Elizabeth line or DLR. Staying in Canary Wharf or the Royal Docks keeps you closest.
What is the weather like in June?
Usually warm and bright, around 21C, with long evenings. Showers are still possible, so a light layer is worth carrying.
Travel notes written for Hardware Pioneers Max 2027 attendees. Links marked above are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Verify schedules and opening hours on official websites before you travel.
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