ON THE NIGHT
The UK IT Industry Awards takes place on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at the incredible Evolution event space in Battersea Park, London. Get ready for a night of sparkle, incredible food and dodgems!
Venue
Evolution London
Chelsea Bridge Gate
Battersea Park
Queenstown Road
London
SW11 4NJ
Timings
19:00 Champagne Reception
19:45 Welcome and Dinner
21:45 Awards Presentation
23:00 Awards Party
02:00 Carriages
Dress Code
Dress to impress. Black tie.
Table packages
Table bookings go live when the shortlist is announced on 29 July. You can view the available packages here.
Your host for the evening...
Rob Rinder is a barrister turned broadcaster and Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author. Probably best known for Judge Rinder on ITV he has gone on to host his own BBC Radio 5 series ‘Raising the Bar’. Rob has also participated on ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ and competed on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ finishing in 5th place.
In 2020 he was awarded an MBE for his services to the Holocaust education and an honorary doctorate for his legal work. As regular host on ‘Good Morning Britian’ he is a well-known face for the UK public. We are honoured to have him host the 2026 UK IT Industry Awards.
Travel
Driving: There is a Chelsea bridge car park at the top of our drive way which is free to use after 5pm
Tube: The closest station is Battersea Power Station followed by London Victoria, Clapham Junction, Battersea Park and Queenstown Road.
Boat: Uber Boat by Thames Clipper Battersea Power Station Pier
Taxis: • Uber • Bolt • Addison Lee • Battersea Taxis • The Keen Group • Crosscars Battersea cabs
After the awards, we offer a black taxi rank outside the venue. Security will flag them down and bring them to the front
Accommodation
Below you will find some hotels to choose from that are close to the venue.
Pestana Chelsea Bridge
E: events.uk@pestana.com
T: +44 (0) 207 062 8034
Click HERE for discounted rate
Double Tree by Hilton Chelsea
E: chelseagroups@dtchelsea.com
T: +44 (0)207 411 2203
Click HERE for discounted rate
Axiom Park Hotel
E: bookings@axiomparkhotel.co.uk
T: 020 7627 0780
Premier Inn London Wandsworth Hotel
T: 0333 321 9342