





It’s hard to deliver change when the organisation wasn’t built for it
It’s hard to deliver change when the organisation wasn’t built for it
April 13-14
April 13-14
Barcelona, Spain
65 Spots
65 Spots
Join two days of workshops for design leaders driving digital transformation in traditional industries where influence, alignment, and patience are just as important as delivery.
Join two days of workshops for design leaders driving digital transformation in traditional industries where influence, alignment, and patience are just as important as delivery.
Leadership Ateliers Barcelona
A two day event for designers and researchers working in industries, where digitalization means navigating legacy systems, complex stakeholders, and cultural resistance to change. Combine workshops and masterclasses in small groups to get a unique experience and next-level networking.
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Attended by team members from


Join practical workshops
Join practical workshops
Join practical workshops
9 different sessions with expert coaches from top companies
Connect with peers
Connect with peers
Connect with peers
Grow your network with 60 upcoming design leaders
Access valuable materials
Access valuable materials
Access valuable materials
Access all slides, frameworks and tools for 6 months
Who is Ateliers Barcelona for?
This edition is for you if:
You work in a consultancy delivering digital transformation projects
You work in a consultancy delivering digital transformation projects
You work in a consultancy delivering digital transformation projects
You’re part of an internal digital team in a traditional industry
You’re part of an internal digital team in a traditional industry
You’re part of an internal digital team in a traditional industry
You need to align multiple stakeholders with different priorities
You need to align multiple stakeholders with different priorities
You need to align multiple stakeholders with different priorities
You balance delivery speed with the realities of legacy infrastructure
You balance delivery speed with the realities of legacy infrastructure
You balance delivery speed with the realities of legacy infrastructure
You want practical approaches to influence, trust-building, and cross-department collaboration
You want practical approaches to influence, trust-building, and cross-department collaboration
You want practical approaches to influence, trust-building, and cross-department collaboration
What will you learn?
Across two days we’ll cover:
Navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Building alignment across business, IT, and design teams
Building alignment across business, IT, and design teams
Building alignment across business, IT, and design teams
Driving cultural change alongside product delivery
Driving cultural change alongside product delivery
Driving cultural change alongside product delivery
Communicating design’s value when outcomes are long-term
Communicating design’s value when outcomes are long-term
Communicating design’s value when outcomes are long-term
Leading teams through uncertainty and shifting priorities
Leading teams through uncertainty and shifting priorities
Leading teams through uncertainty and shifting priorities
Our previous editions sold out every year.
Our previous editions sold out every year.
Learn from leaders who’ve done it before
Our facilitators have led digital transformation initiatives in some of Europe’s most established industries. They understand the slow pace, the politics, and the opportunities, and will help you navigate them.




Sara Wachter-Boettcher
Leadership Coach & CEO, Active Voice
After a decade of UX Consulting, Sara launched Active Voice, a leadership training company that helps designers do their best work—without burning out.
Sara has published multiple books such as include Content Everywhere, Design for Real Life (with Eric Meyer), and Technically Wrong, and she has spoken at events like SXSW, Push UX, UX Y’all, Mind the Product, and dozens more.
Previous edition's facilitators include
Previous edition's facilitators include
Full facilitator list for 2026 will be announced January 7th.
Learn from leaders who’ve done it before
Our facilitators have led digital transformation initiatives in some of Europe’s most established industries.


Sara Wachter-Boettcher
Leadership Coach & CEO, Active Voice
After a decade of UX Consulting, Sara launched Active Voice, a leadership training company that helps designers do their best work—without burning out.
Sara has published multiple books such as include Content Everywhere, Design for Real Life (with Eric Meyer), and Technically Wrong, and she has spoken at events like SXSW, Push UX, UX Y’all, Mind the Product, and dozens more.
Previous edition's facilitators include
Full facilitator list for 2026 will be announced January 7th.



Sant Pau Recinte Modernista
Immerse yourself in an architectural highlight of the city. An old modernist hospital fully refurbished, and one of the biggest constructions in this style with the most incredible details where every room has its own magic, and one of the most interestings buildings in the city.
Sant Pau Recinte Modernista
Immerse yourself in an architectural highlight of the city. An old modernist hospital fully refurbished, and one of the biggest constructions in this style with the most incredible details where every room has its own magic, and one of the most interestings buildings in the city.
Carrer de Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167, 08025 Barcelona, Spain
Landmark
Distance
Metro
Sagrada Familia
900m
10 min
Barcelona Sants
5km
17 min
Carrer de Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167, 08025 Barcelona, Spain
Landmark
Distance
Metro
Sagrada Familia
900m
10 min
Barcelona Sants
5km
17 min








What Participants said
Hear it from those who were there in Barcelona in the last edition

UXR & Service Designer
The group is small enough to make real connections with people, but big enough to have a nice mix of sessions to choose from, so you can shape the experience to fit your own learning goals.
Nancy B.
2024 Participant

UXR & Service Designer
The group is small enough to make real connections with people, but big enough to have a nice mix of sessions to choose from, so you can shape the experience to fit your own learning goals.
Nancy B.
2024 Participant

Design Consultant
The true value of the Leadership Ateliers is in being and learning together with peers experiencing the same problems as you. The two days to bond and learn together are fun, inspiring, and practical.
Dimitrie H.
2024 Participant

Design Consultant
The true value of the Leadership Ateliers is in being and learning together with peers experiencing the same problems as you. The two days to bond and learn together are fun, inspiring, and practical.
Dimitrie H.
2024 Participant

Freelance Consultant
By far the best design conference I’ve been to. Inspiring trainers, beautiful venue and tons of interesting talks with the other (smart & talentful) participants. I will return for sure.
Maxime R.
2024 Participant

Freelance Consultant
By far the best design conference I’ve been to. Inspiring trainers, beautiful venue and tons of interesting talks with the other (smart & talentful) participants. I will return for sure.
Maxime R.
2024 Participant
What Participants said
Hear it from those who were there in Barcelona in the last edition

UXR & Service Designer
The group is small enough to make real connections with people, but big enough to have a nice mix of sessions to choose from, so you can shape the experience to fit your own learning goals.
Nancy B.
2024 Participant

Design Consultant
The true value of the Leadership Ateliers is in being and learning together with peers experiencing the same problems as you. The two days to bond and learn together are fun, inspiring, and practical.
Dimitrie H.
2024 Participant

Freelance Consultant
By far the best design conference I’ve been to. Inspiring trainers, beautiful venue and tons of interesting talks with the other (smart & talentful) participants. I will return for sure.
Maxime R.
2024 Participant
Get your Tickets
Early Bird promotion until January 7th when classes get announced. Save up to €600 booking group tickets.
Early Bird
Single Ticket
Join individually in Barcelona for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€1.220
€1.120
+21% VAT
Early Bird
Group of 2
Valid for 2 Tickets to the Barcelona event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€2.300
€2.100
+21% VAT
Early Bird
Group of 3
Valid for 3 Ticket to the Barcelona event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€3.000
€3.200
+21% VAT
Special pricing for designers living and working in Spain.
Write us an email to find out more.
Payment methods
Credit Card
Invoice (Bank Transfer)
What's included?
Access to 2-Day event
Pre-Event Networking Night
All food and drinks
Access to download materials of all classes for 6 months
Certificate of attendance
Not Included
Travel
Accommodation
Get your Tickets
Early Bird promotion until January 7th when classes get announced. Save up to €600 booking group tickets.
Early Bird
Single Ticket
Join individually in Barcelona for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€1.220
€1.120
+21% VAT
Early Bird
Group of 2
Valid for 2 Tickets to the Barcelona event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€2.300
€2.100
+21% VAT
Early Bird
Group of 3
Valid for 3 Ticket to the Barcelona event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€3.000
€3.200
+21% VAT
Special pricing for designers living and working in Spain.
Write us an email to find out more.
Payment methods
Credit Card
Invoice (Bank Transfer)
What's included?
Access for 2 Days
Networking event
Meals & Drinks
Access to materials
Certificate of attendance
Not Included
Travel
Accommodation
Get your Tickets
Early Bird promotion until January 7th when classes get announced. Save up to €600 booking group tickets.
Early Bird
Single Ticket
Join individually in Barcelona for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€1.220
€1.120
+21% VAT
Early Bird
Group of 2
Valid for 2 Tickets to the Barcelona event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€2.300
€2.100
+21% VAT
Early Bird
Group of 3
Valid for 3 Ticket to the Barcelona event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€3.000
€3.200
+21% VAT
Special pricing for designers living and working in Spain.
Write us an email to find out more.
Payment methods
Credit Card
Invoice (Bank Transfer)
What's included?
Access to 2-Day event
Pre-Event Networking Night
All food and drinks
Access to download materials of all classes for 6 months
Certificate of attendance
Not Included
Travel
Accommodation















