This year, the A&D community’s favourite northerly networking evening is evolving – and it’s doing so with a bold new partnership and a brand-new location. That’s right: MEET UP North 2025 is premiering in Liverpool this July, and early bird tickets are officially on sale – but only for a limited time!
Traditionally held in Manchester, MEET UP North has become a standout event in the A&D calendar. But in 2025, Hotel Designs is mixing things up. On 9th July, the networking event heads to a new northern hub – Liverpool – taking over a private space at BOXPARK. Expect the same vibrant energy in a city renowned for its culture, creativity, and design flair. Early bird tickets are now available until 14th May – don’t miss your chance to secure a great deal.
And that’s not all…
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In an exciting collaborative first, MEET UP North is joining forces with the Design Festival North exhibition – a UK-touring showcase that champions innovation and connection within the industry. The timing is perfect: MEET UP North will take place on the evening of the final day of Design Festival North’s Liverpool edition, giving attendees the chance to enjoy a full day of inspiration and networking, followed by our signature social gathering.
As ever, the evening will feature drinks, food, dancing, and engaging content as well as great conversation. Hotel Designs Editor Sophie Harper will return to host one of the event’s highlights – a live panel discussion with leading voices in the design world.
This year’s talk continues our new Accessible Design Talks series, an initiative that began as a response to increasing conversations within the community around inclusive and accessible design.
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Having spoken with individuals directly affected by physical disability, we recognised a growing need to shine a light on the barriers and breakthroughs in this space. These talks aim to address common challenges, share expert insights, and encourage meaningful progress in how we think about inclusive environments.
The first of these discussions debuts at the Interior Design & Architecture Summit, with MEET UP North hosting the second instalment of what promises to be a powerful ongoing conversation.
With more than 200 interior designers, architects, hoteliers, developers, and suppliers converging for last year’s event, we cannot wait to see what this one brings! Get a taste for what the evening may bring, by watching the highlights video from MEET UP London 2025.
Early bird tickets for MEET UP North are available now until 14th May. Currently, buyer tickets are £20 +VAT, while supplier tickets are reduced to £99 +VAT, so if you want to secure your place at the event for the best price, don’t wait to buy your tickets.
After the early bird promotion ends, tickets for designers, architects, hoteliers and developers will inflate to £30 + VAT and £150 + VAT for suppliers.
*Buyer tickets are reserved for designers, architects, hoteliers and developers. Anyone else wishing to attend must purchase a supplier ticket. If you would like to discuss sponsorship packages for MEET UP North, please speak to Katy Phillips.
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