The secret to design better conferences with Elliott Sparsis

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This week on Space by Stansons, Guy visits Together to explore how thoughtful design can completely transform the way people experience meetings, conferences and events.

Joined by founder Elliott Sparsis, the conversation uncovers why Together sees itself as a hospitality business rather than a traditional venue. Elliott explains how every detail has been designed around the people using the space, from natural light, flexible layouts and seamless wayfinding to air quality, acoustics and food that keeps delegates energised throughout the day.

As they tour the venue, Guy and Elliott discuss what it means to create a truly human-first environment, why wellbeing should be at the heart of workplace and event design, and how spaces that prioritise comfort and experience can lead to better conversations, stronger engagement and more meaningful connections.

Whether you’re designing workplaces, planning events or simply interested in the relationship between people and space, this episode offers practical insights into the details that make the biggest difference.

In this episode:

• Why Together operates more like a hospitality business than an event venue.
• Designing spaces around wellbeing, not just capacity.
• The role of natural light, air quality and acoustics in keeping people engaged.
• Why flexibility is essential for modern event spaces.
• How food, flow and thoughtful design shape the delegate experience.
• What it really means to be a human-first business.