Barcelona
May 5-6
May 5-6
60 Spots
60 Spots
Enroll in a 2-Day Training with Elite Design Mentors in inspiring venues and Smoothly Navigate Your Journey from IC to Design Leader with others like you.
Sold out for 2025.
Coaches & Facilitators
Learn from the very best coaches, trainers and experienced design leaders in Europe. After the group kickoff session, you'll be able to join your chosen classes with experts.
Kickoff Session
Julia Whitney
Leadership Coach
Julia Whitney is an executive and leadership coach. She has coached hundreds of Design, Product and Tech leaders. She brings her own experience as a board level leader to her practice. Julia’s led design teams for more than 20 years, in both the U.S. and the UK, most recently as GM and Executive Creative Director for the BBC’s 150 person User Experience and Design department.
Plus workshops and classes from…
Alex Carbajo
Alex Carbajo
Head of Product
Head of Product
Suntransfers
Suntransfers
Christopher Grant
Christopher Grant
Senior Design Director
Senior Design Director
Lingokids
Lingokids
Daniel O'Connell
Daniel O'Connell
Director of Design
Director of Design
Hello Fresh
Hello Fresh
Jenna O'Shea
Jenna O'Shea
Director of Product Design
Director of Product Design
Hello Fresh
Hello Fresh
Martyn Reding
Martyn Reding
Design Director
Design Director
Expedia Group
Expedia Group
Maximilian Speicher
Maximilian Speicher
Director of Product Design
Director of Product Design
BESTSECRET Group
BESTSECRET Group
Meltem Naz Kaso Coskun
Meltem Naz Kaso Coskun
UX Career Coach
UX Career Coach
Michael Thompson
Michael Thompson
Communication Strategist & Storytelling Coach
Communication Strategist & Storytelling Coach
Phil Balagtas
Phil Balagtas
Professor & Design Director
Professor & Design Director
HABITAT
HABITAT
Zalihata Ahamada
Zalihata Ahamada
Design Ops Manager & Strategist
Design Ops Manager & Strategist
Life and Learning
Life and Learning
The Venue
A modernist architectural Wonder
Immerse yourself in an architectural wonder 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
Carrer de Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167, Horta-Guinardó, 08025 Barcelona, Spain
The Venue
A modernist architectural Wonder
Immerse yourself in an architectural wonder 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
Carrer de Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167, Horta-Guinardó, 08025 Barcelona, Spain
The Classes
At Ateliers, you make your own program. We offer a selection of workshops and masterclasses for you to choose from and get the support you need in your own leadership Journey
Day by Day Program
Share breakfast, lunch, dinner and classes through both days with other participants and coaches.
09:00
10:00
13:00
15:00
19:00
19:30
22:00
DAY 1
Check-in & Breakfast
Check-in & Breakfast
Kickoff Session
We start the day with a group sessions with all participants and a star coach
Lunch
Catered to your dietary restrictions, including vegan and vegetarian options.
Workshops, Masterclasses, Roundtable & Coaching Sessions
Pick your classes and sessions on registration. 15-20 people per session.
Panel Discussion & Drinks
A short but insightful keynote from our sponsor
Seated Dinner
A delicious 3-course meal dinner to close the first day and lock some connections in.
Day ends
DAY 2
Welcome Back
Check-in & Breakfast
Workshops, Masterclasses, Roundtable & Coaching Sessions
Pick your classes and sessions on registration. 15-20 people per session.
Lunch
Catered to your dietary restrictions, including vegan and vegetarian options.
Workshops, Masterclasses, Roundtable & Coaching Sessions
Pick your classes and sessions on registration. 15-20 people per session.
Fingerfood & Drinks
Wind down, get some fingerfood in a one-of-a-kind presentation and enjoy the spring in the beautiful Sant Pau Recinte Modernista
Day ends
DAY 1
DAY 2
09:00
Check-in & Breakfast
Check-in & Breakfast
10:00
Kickoff Session
We start the day with a group sessions with all participants and a star coach
13:00
Lunch
Catered to your dietary restrictions, including vegan and vegetarian options.
15:00
Workshops, Masterclasses, Roundtable & Coaching Sessions
Pick your classes and sessions on registration. 15-20 people per session.
19:00
Panel Discussion & Drinks
A short but insightful keynote from our sponsor
19:30
Seated Dinner
A delicious 3-course meal dinner to close the first day and lock some connections in.
22:00
Day ends
How has attending Leadership Ateliers helped others?
Ateliers offered a unique blend of networking opportunities, hands-on workshops, and practical takeaways that are essential for any leader.
Tommasso, UX Lead
The Leadership Atelier is a wonderful opportunity to combine "soft skill training for CX leaders" & finding interesting international peers.
Kristina G, Senior UX Manager
If you’re looking for answers to those burning questions about leadership – this is where you’re most likely to find them!
Elena, UX Lead
Amazing people, inspiring facilitators and a great location.
Felix, Lead UX Designer
I'm returning home with so many ideas and tools, having met many other leaders and learnt a lot from these discussions. Thank you so much!
Stefanie, Lead Designer
The format we were all looking for so desperately
Christian, UX Manager
I came away from the event with many new insights and strategies, and a profound sense of connection, knowing I've made friends with some truly inspiring and caring people.
Matt, Senior Designer
How has attending Leadership Ateliers helped others?
Ateliers offered a unique blend of networking opportunities, hands-on workshops, and practical takeaways that are essential for any leader.
Tommasso, UX Lead
The Leadership Atelier is a wonderful opportunity to combine "soft skill training for CX leaders" & finding interesting international peers.
Kristina G, Senior UX Manager
If you’re looking for answers to those burning questions about leadership – this is where you’re most likely to find them!
Elena, UX Lead
Amazing people, inspiring facilitators and a great location.
Felix, Lead UX Designer
I'm returning home with so many ideas and tools, having met many other leaders and learnt a lot from these discussions. Thank you so much!
Stefanie, Lead Designer
The format we were all looking for so desperately
Christian, UX Manager
I came away from the event with many new insights and strategies, and a profound sense of connection, knowing I've made friends with some truly inspiring and caring people.
Matt, Senior Designer
Tickets for 2025 are sold out
Pre-register for 2026 and get €120 off your ticket for next year. Announcements in October.
Tickets for 2025 are sold out
Pre-register for 2026 and get €120 off your ticket for next year. Announcements in October.