# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hospitality in Design: More than just Food and Drink - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 08:15 am – Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am - **Event Description**: In person event hosted by MillerKnoll hosted at Colebrook Bosson and Saunders, ManchesterAbout this EventHospitality in Design: More than just Food and DrinkFar too often, hospitality can devolve into generic solutions focused on amenities, services, and interior design. In this session, Bertie will review the definitions and theory of hospitality across history and a range of disciplines, and delve into several organizing domains by which we might begin to ideate:- Social/cultural, by which hospitality facilitates relationships.- Private/domestic, setting the benchmark by which commercial hospitality is often judged.- Commercial, questioning the authenticity of hospitality.In linking these domains to their built environment implications, Bertie will show how hospitality has yet to be fully explored and identify opportunities for design and exploration.Speaker: Bertie van Wyk Senior Insights Strategist at MillerKnollBertie is a workplace experience leader with 20 years driving employee engagement and workplace design across EMEA markets. Bertie works on creating inclusive, high-performance work environments that boost productivity and retention. Expert in hybrid workplace strategies, RTO, and translating employee insights and global research into actionable workplace improvements.Bertie regularly engages with clients and industry audiences to share thought leadership on the future of work, workplace wellbeing, hospitality design and organisational transformation. His work bridges the gap between data and design, equipping leaders with the tools to create inclusive and adaptive spaces. Bertie contributes to podcasts, webinars, and conferences around the globe, and continues to champion innovation in workplace development across global markets. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/c65090b0-fc4f-11f0-875c-5f5594b18118-rimg-w740-h740-dc13161c-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 08:15 AM - 08:30 AMArrival and Networking?: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AMPresentation?: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMNetworking - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/hospitality-in-design-more-than-just-food-and-drink/100001981841976702 - **Event Categories**: workshops, virtual, webinar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Design Studio - **lat**: 53.48096930000001 - **long**: -2.241623 - **full address**: The Design Studio, 39 Spring Gardens, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hospitality in Design: More than just Food and Drink - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/3ebd863698e497b24e68b845d64c9388bb79d74d13ddeacbda70a51721daee8b-rimg-w1200-h675-dc000000-gmir.jpg?v=1769608025 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hospitality in Design: More than just Food and Drink being held? - **A:** Hospitality in Design: More than just Food and Drink takes place on Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 08:15 am to Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am at The Design Studio, 39 Spring Gardens, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Hospitality in Design: More than just Food and Drink? - **A:** Hospitality in Design: More than just Food and Drink is organized by Herman Miller Insight Group. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Hospitality in Design: More than just Food and Drink is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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