MEET UP London 2026

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 29th 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, for 2026 we will be partnering with Hotel Summit – 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… 

MEET UP London, Hotel Designs’ spring networking event, is a ticketed event. 

MEET UP London 2026 will take place on 29th 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 29th 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 £99 +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

BOXPARK, Shoreditch

2-10 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6GY
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

Publisher

Katy Phillips

01992 374050

To discuss editorial:

Sophie Harper

Editor, Hotel Designs

01992 374103

Send us a message:

Fun fact: I’m usually the person friends rely on to organise trips, schedules, and group plans.

Workhighlights: Successfully coordinating events from planning through to delivery and seeing everything come together on the day.

Fun fact: I’m a keen cyclist and will happily bore people with copious amounts of cycling chat. My top cycling experience (so far) would have to be riding in the spectacular mountains of Crete.

Work highlights: Charles joined Forum Events in 2022. With a background in publishing, editorial media and events, Charles brings a wealth of experience to his role as Senior Production Manager. Having being involved with SPACE from the outset, he is excited to see the brand grow and develop.

Fun fact: People tell Sienna she gives off Bridget Jones vibes, and she loves to bake, always making sure there are shortbreads floating around the office

Work highlights: Sienna joined Forum Events & Media Group while studying Communications and Media, starting in the sales team where she managed and helped launch the first the PA Life Leading Venues of London SHOWCASE, where she built relationships with luxury venues across the capital. Drawn to the stories behind these spaces, she naturally transitioned into the editorial team, creating social media and editorial content. Upon graduating in June 2026, she is excited to be joining as Assistant Editor for Hotel Designs and SPACE.

Fun fact: When not working, Jess can usually be found tending to her kitchen garden in the Sussex countryside or foraging for herbs in the nearby woods. A keen grower, she recently studied a RHS Level 2 Diploma in the Principles of Horticulture during her spare time.

Work highlights: Jess joined SPACE magazine in 2022 and has since progressed from Assistant Editor to Editor. During this time, she has worked across many aspects of the publication – from shaping editorial strategy and overseeing operations to contributing to art direction and representing the brand on stage at industry events including Surface Design Show and WOW!house.

Alongside her role at SPACE, Jess has built a creative career spanning the arts, culture, design and travel sectors. Prior to joining the magazine, she spent more than a decade in the commercial art industry, in artist liaison, gallery management, and curating collections for the hospitality sector across hotels and cruise ships. During this time, she also worked on freelance projects as a writer, photographer, and creative content producer.
 
Jess studied photojournalism at London College of Communication and the Danish School of Media and Journalism and holds a first-class BA (Hons) in Culture, Criticism and Curation from Central Saint Martins.

Fun fact: Katy has spent years perfecting all kinds of accents and loves a good impersonation!

Work highlights: Katy has been with Hotel Designs since the beginning, way back in 2015 when Forum Events & Media Group acquired the brand.

During this time, she has fostered many meaningful relationships with clients from across the hospitality spectrum, as well as playing a pivotal role in the launch of The Brit List Awards, Hotel Designs MEET UPs, client-led roundtables and panel talks, brand and website redesigns, HD Wellness Sets, DESIGN POD podcast, Hotel Designs LIVE panel talk series, Accessible Design Talks and more. Katy is always on the lookout for the next opportunity to help grow the Hotel Designs brand even further.
 
Most recently Katy has stepped in to the role of Publisher at SPACE magazine, the printed bi-monthly publication focused on hotel design, architecture, and development.

Together these platforms offer a comprehensive 360-degree service encompassing digital media, print publishing, and live events – providing unparalleled value to advertisers, partners, and readers alike.