Hospitality Round Table

A group of women gathered around a dining table in an urban apartment with large windows and a city skyline view, some eating and chatting.
A man in a white shirt and black apron preparing food on a kitchen counter with decorative plates, ingredients, and condiments, with modern hanging glass pendant lights overhead.

A Gathering of Industry Leaders

The NUMI Hospitality Round Table is an annual event that brings together operators, developers, architects, suppliers, and design professionals for an evening of meaningful conversation and connection. It is a space created to strengthen the relationships that shape the hospitality industry — the people who build, operate, design, and elevate guest experiences across Australia.

Purpose & Focus

The Round Table centres on open dialogue, shared insight, and collective growth. Each year, we explore emerging trends, operational challenges, and the evolving expectations of modern hospitality — from guest experience and brand storytelling to design innovation and commercial performance.

Community & Collaboration

This event celebrates the partnerships that underpin NUMI’s work. By bringing together our clients, collaborators, and extended industry network, the Round Table fosters a community built on trust, transparency, and shared ambition. It is an opportunity to reflect on the collaborations that have shaped our journey and to spark new conversations that guide the future of hospitality design.

Why It Matters

Hospitality thrives on connection — between operators and guests, brands and spaces, teams and communities. The Round Table honours that principle, creating a forum where ideas can be exchanged openly and where the industry’s collective intelligence can grow stronger.

  • A table with plates of raw oysters on the half shell, topped with orange roe, and slices of raw meat garnished with condiments, along with cutlery and napkins.
  • A group of people are serving themselves food from a buffet table filled with various dishes, including salads, seafood, and pizza, in a restaurant setting.
  • Nine brown eggs arranged in three rows on a beige surface, each egg topped with white paper covers with the words 'NUMI COLLECTIVE' embossed on them, tied with white ribbons.
  • A chef prepares food at a buffet table filled with various dishes, including salads, pasta, bread rolls, and sliced meats, in a modern, well-lit restaurant or event space.
  • People gather at a buffet table with various dishes, in a modern, industrial-style event space with exposed ductwork and track lighting.
  • A group of women are seated and standing in a modern, warmly lit room, listening attentively to a woman who appears to be speaking or giving a presentation. The room features wooden paneling, a pinkish-brown decorative wall, and a table with books and other items.
  • Group of eight people standing together inside a modern gallery or showroom, smiling at the camera. Behind them is a wood-paneled wall with framed black-and-white photos of buildings and construction sites.