What is MEET UP London?
MEET UP London is Hotel Designs’ annual UK capital networking event for the UK hospitality and design community. Scheduled for 23rd April 2026 at BOXPARK Shoreditch, this evening event offers a dynamic blend of industry insight and connection through social engagement and, for the first time at our London event, a panel discussion to unite accessibility experts with the design and hospitality industry through our Accessible Design Talks series.
As with 2025’s MEET UP London event, we shall be partnering with Hotel Summit, which will be held during the day at Hilton London Canary Wharf.
What are the benefits of attending MEET UP London?
Tailored for interior designers, hoteliers, and product manufacturers, this high-energy networking event blends the buzz of a party with meaningful professional insights. Mingle with industry peers over drinks and street food bites in London’s artistic and creative hub, then tune into an insightful panel discussion from the Hotel Designs team and special guests.
Whether you’re seeking fresh collaborations, forward-thinking inspiration, or just a great night with like-minded professionals, this is the place to be. Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and celebrate innovation in style.
What’s included in the ticket price?
Guests will have access to an industry-leading panel talk and plentiful networking. Complimentary food and drinks will also be available.
How can I get hold of a ticket?
For more information on discount codes, the event and for sponsorship opportunities, please contact Katy Phillips via email, k.phillips@forumevents.co.uk or call +44 (0)1992 374050.
Haven’t attended a Hotel Designs MEET UP before? Check out the highlights video from our London 2025 event here, as well as past MEET UP pictures below…
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- Image credits: Hotel Designs
MEET UP North, Hotel Designs’ spring networking event, is a ticketed event.
MEET UP London 2026 will take place on 23rd April. Tickets are available at £150 +VAT.
You can contact Katy Phillips on 01992 374050 or email k.phillips@forumevents.co.uk for further information.
MEET UP London 2026 will take place on 23rd April. Tickets are available at £30 +VAT*.
You can contact Katy Phillips on 01992 374050 or email k.phillips@forumevents.co.uk for further information.
*For those who do not qualify as a designer, architect, hotelier, or developer – for example, suppliers – tickets can be purchased for £150 +VAT here. Please note that attendance is on a ‘first come’, ‘first serve’ basis.
18:00: On arrival at the venue, BOXPARK, Shoreditch, you will be greeted by the team at Hotel Designs. They’ll show you to the cloakroom, check you in, and then direct you to where your industry friends and colleagues await – ready for some serious fun, merrymaking and all important networking.
Welcome drinks will be served on arrival and food will be served at two separate intervals during the evening.
19:00: Katy Phillips, Hotel Designs‘ Publisher and Sophie Harper, Hotel Designs‘ Editor will take to the mic with a warm welcome to all those in attendance – stand by, you might get a shout out…
20:00: Sophie Harper will take to the stage, this time accompanied by some special guests to bring you a lively Accessible Design Talk.
00:00: As the clock strikes 12 am, the event will draw to an end and, we’ll look forward to seeing you at the next event in our social calendar – Interior Design & Architecture Summit
Venue
Closest tube station: Liverpool Street (Elizabeth Line, Central Line, Weaver Line, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Lines) – 8 minute walk
or, Shoreditch High Street (Windrush Line) – next door to BOXPARK, Shoreditch
To purchase tickets or to discuss sponsorship
Katy Phillips
Publisher
01992 374050
To discuss editorial:
Sophie Harper
Editor, Hotel Designs
01992 374103
