IHA Power Breakfast

Elevated BNI (Power) Breakfast for Interior Architects, Designers, and Design-Driven Hoteliers 'Why phone-free spaces are the future'

We invite you to join this inspiring breakfast event hosted by BNI, the Dutch association of interior architects, featuring a keynote by The Offline Club, specially tailored for creative minds in design and hospitality.

We’re on the brink of a significant societal counter-movement. As our lives become increasingly intertwined with screens and algorithms, so too grows the desire to unplug, slow down, and engage with people and spaces in a more intentional way. The future will hold a striking contrast between high-tech optimization and a return to a more human-centric way of living—and this shift is already unfolding.

Join keynote speaker Ilya Kneppelhout, co-founder of the viral ‘Offline Club,’ as we delve deep into the topic 'Why phone-free spaces are the future'. Gain insights into the rising demand for phone-free spaces and unplugged experiences in today’s ever-connected world. Be at the forefront of this shift by designing environments that don’t just accommodate, but actively shape the way people seek presence, connection, and meaning.

A complimentary breakfast will be provided so please arrive early to enjoy breakfast and grab a seat. The breakfast takes place from 8.30-10am on Wednesday 12 March at the Social Business Space.

Speakers:

• Introduction Evaline Kruyssen – BNI
• Keynote Ilya Kneppelhout – The Offline Club

This event is exclusively for interior designers, architects and design-driven hoteliers. Spaces are limited and based on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you register and are not a hospitality or design professional, your registration may be withdrawn.

About Ilya Kneppelhout

Ilya Kneppelhout, 27 years old, is the co-founder of The Offline Club, a pioneering venture that provides a face-to-face refuge from the omnipresent digital world. Within a year, the Amsterdam-based Club ignited a global movement, growing from 0 to 500 thousand followers on Instagram and creating phone-free spaces and communities in 7 countries. Driven by a passion for social entrepreneurship, Ilya sees innovation as a force for good—using business not just to create impact, but to spark meaningful change in how we connect and engage with the world. His background as a high-level tennis player in the United States instilled in him the ambition to dream big and the resilience to push boundaries, fueling his mission to drive real cultural, societal, and behavioral shifts in an increasingly digital age.