Leadership Ateliers

Barcelona

Schedule

Barcelona

Schedule for Barcelona

Schedule

Spend 2 days with amazing people, and learning from the very best. Find the breakdown of the event below.

May 5

09:00

Welcome, Check In & Breakfast

A quick hello and what to expect from the day.

Welcome, Check In & Breakfast

A quick hello and what to expect from the day.

10:00

Kickoff

Culture: Decoding it in your company. Designing it in your team.

Understand what’s going on in cross-cultural teams, and how to design the culture you want

Julia Whitney

Leadership Coach

Culture: Decoding it in your company. Designing it in your team.

Understand what’s going on in cross-cultural teams, and how to design the culture you want

Julia Whitney

Leadership Coach

13:15

Lunch

15:00

Workshop

How to transition from Designer to Leader

This workshop aims to teach folks, with a UX background, how to utilise their skills to transition from an IC to a leadership role.

Martyn Reding

Director of UX, Expedia Group

How to transition from Designer to Leader

This workshop aims to teach folks, with a UX background, how to utilise their skills to transition from an IC to a leadership role.

Martyn Reding

Director of UX, Expedia Group

Workshop

Aligning teams, goals, and metrics for product success

Explore how to align cross-functional teams around shared goals, set measurable metrics, and foster a culture of accountability.

Zalihata ahamada

Consultant & Trainer

Aligning teams, goals, and metrics for product success

Explore how to align cross-functional teams around shared goals, set measurable metrics, and foster a culture of accountability.

Zalihata ahamada

Consultant & Trainer

Masterclass

Communicating Design Value to Non-design Stakeholders

Understand their communication style, current preferences for building trust, and how they frame UX's value to the organization

Meltem Naz Kaso Coskun

Career Coach

Communicating Design Value to Non-design Stakeholders

Understand their communication style, current preferences for building trust, and how they frame UX's value to the organization

Meltem Naz Kaso Coskun

Career Coach

Masterclass

Fostering Empathy Across Teams

Learn how to bridge the gap between different teams, fostering a culture of empathy

Alex Carbajo

Head of Product, SunTransfers

Fostering Empathy Across Teams

Learn how to bridge the gap between different teams, fostering a culture of empathy

Alex Carbajo

Head of Product, SunTransfers

Masterclass

Fostering Empathy Across Teams

Learn how to bridge the gap between different teams, fostering a culture of empathy

Alex Carbajo

Head of Product, SunTransfers

Masterclass

Communicating Design Value to Non-design Stakeholders

Understand their communication style, current preferences for building trust, and how they frame UX's value to the organization

Meltem Naz Kaso Coskun

Career Coach

19:00

Roundup & Seated Dinner

Enjoy a 3 course meal and a group reflection on the day.

Roundup & Seated Dinner

Enjoy a 3 course meal and a group reflection on the day.

22:00

Day Ends

May 6

08:30

Welcome back & Breakfast

09:30

Workshop

How to transition from Designer to Leader

This workshop aims to teach folks, with a UX background, how to utilise their skills to transition from an IC to a leadership role.

Martyn Reding

Director of UX, Expedia Group

How to transition from Designer to Leader

This workshop aims to teach folks, with a UX background, how to utilise their skills to transition from an IC to a leadership role.

Martyn Reding

Director of UX, Expedia Group

Masterclass

Design as a Strategic Force: Shifting Perceptions and Driving Business Impact

Indentify common misconceptions about design and measure the tangible impact of design initiatives

Jenna O'Shea

Helllo Fresh

Dan O'Connell

Hello Fresh

Design as a Strategic Force: Shifting Perceptions and Driving Business Impact

Indentify common misconceptions about design and measure the tangible impact of design initiatives

Jenna O'Shea

Helllo Fresh

Dan O'Connell

Hello Fresh

Masterclass

Vocational Personalities: Making your team more effective

A powerful lens to understand individual strengths, motivations, and work preferences.

Christopher Grant

Senior Director of Design, Lingokids

Vocational Personalities: Making your team more effective

A powerful lens to understand individual strengths, motivations, and work preferences.

Christopher Grant

Senior Director of Design, Lingokids

Masterclass

Vocational Personalities: Making your team more effective

A powerful lens to understand individual strengths, motivations, and work preferences.

Christopher Grant

Senior Director of Design, Lingokids

Masterclass

Design as a Strategic Force: Shifting Perceptions and Driving Business Impact

Indentify common misconceptions about design and measure the tangible impact of design initiatives

Jenna O'Shea

Helllo Fresh

Dan O'Connell

Hello Fresh

Workshop

Tailoring your Leadership Vision

Learn how foreseeing future trends and using Futures Thinking can help create long and short-term visions.

Phil Balagtas

Executive Design Director, HABITAT

Tailoring your Leadership Vision

Learn how foreseeing future trends and using Futures Thinking can help create long and short-term visions.

Phil Balagtas

Executive Design Director, HABITAT

13:00

Lunch

15:00

Workshop

Aligning teams, goals, and metrics for product success

Learn to confidently plan your activity, in alignment with Product and discover all the different kinds of metric.

Zalihata ahamada

Consultant & Trainer

Aligning teams, goals, and metrics for product success

Learn to confidently plan your activity, in alignment with Product and discover all the different kinds of metric.

Zalihata ahamada

Consultant & Trainer

Masterclass

Remote UX Leadership

This masterclass investigates the key differences between in-person and remote leadership and identifies the key drivers for the latter

Maximilian Speicher

Best Secret

Remote UX Leadership

This masterclass investigates the key differences between in-person and remote leadership and identifies the key drivers for the latter

Maximilian Speicher

Best Secret

Masterclass

Communicating with Clarity and Conviction

Craft your authentic story to interview, present, and sell with clarity with conviction.

Michael Thompson

Author & Coach

Communicating with Clarity and Conviction

Craft your authentic story to interview, present, and sell with clarity with conviction.

Michael Thompson

Author & Coach

Masterclass

Communicating with Clarity and Conviction

Craft your authentic story to interview, present, and sell with clarity with conviction.

Michael Thompson

Author & Coach

Masterclass

Remote UX Leadership

This masterclass investigates the key differences between in-person and remote leadership and identifies the key drivers for the latter

Maximilian Speicher

Best Secret

Workshop

Tailoring your Leadership Vision

Learn how foreseeing future trends and using Futures Thinking can help create long and short-term visions.

Phil Balagtas

Executive Design Director, HABITAT

Tailoring your Leadership Vision

Learn how foreseeing future trends and using Futures Thinking can help create long and short-term visions.

Phil Balagtas

Executive Design Director, HABITAT

19:00

Closing Cocktail

End the day with drinks and snacks, and a relaxed networking event.

Closing Cocktail

End the day with drinks and snacks, and a relaxed networking event.

21:30

Day Ends

May 5-6, 2025

60 Spots

May 5-6

60 Spots

Two days to level up
on Design Leadership

Join 70+ early design leaders in two days of training to gain knowledge and skills necessary to manage your team, influence the c-level and carry your vision through across your company.

Pre-register for 2026 and save €120 in your ticket

Two days to level up
on Design Leadership

Join 70+ early design leaders in two days of training to gain knowledge and skills necessary to manage your team, influence the c-level and carry your vision through across your company.

Pre-register for 2026 and save €120 in your ticket

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

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Free Coffee, Tea & Drinks

Delicious Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Certificate of Attendance

Get your Tickets for

Barcelona

Tickets on sale. Save up to €660 purchasing bundles.

Ticket

Single Ticket

1 Ticket

€ 1.220

21% VAT

Buy Now

Ticket

Team Tickets

2 Tickets

€ 2.440

€ 2.100

21% VAT

3 Tickets

€ 3.660

€ 3.000

21% VAT

Buy Now

ALL TICKETS INCLUDE

Free Coffee, Tea & Drinks

Delicious Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Certificate of Attendance

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Main Sponsor Barcelona

Silver Sponsor Lisbon + Berlin

Main Sponsor Berlin

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Schedule for Barcelona

Schedule

May 5

Welcome, Check In & Breakfast

Welcome, Check In & Breakfast

Culture: Decoding it in your company. Designing it in your team.

Culture: Decoding it in your company. Designing it in your team.

Lunch

How to transition from Designer to Leader

How to transition from Designer to Leader

Aligning teams, goals, and metrics for product success

Aligning teams, goals, and metrics for product success

Communicating Design Value to Non-design Stakeholders

Communicating Design Value to Non-design Stakeholders

Fostering Empathy Across Teams

Fostering Empathy Across Teams

Fostering Empathy Across Teams

Communicating Design Value to Non-design Stakeholders

Roundup & Seated Dinner

Roundup & Seated Dinner

Day Ends

May 6

Welcome back & Breakfast

Welcome back & Breakfast

How to transition from Designer to Leader

How to transition from Designer to Leader

Design as a Strategic Force: Shifting Perceptions and Driving Business Impact

Design as a Strategic Force: Shifting Perceptions and Driving Business Impact

Vocational Personalities: Making your team more effective

Vocational Personalities: Making your team more effective

Vocational Personalities: Making your team more effective

Design as a Strategic Force: Shifting Perceptions and Driving Business Impact

Tailoring your Leadership Vision

Tailoring your Leadership Vision

Lunch

Aligning teams, goals, and metrics for product success

Aligning teams, goals, and metrics for product success

Remote UX Leadership

Remote UX Leadership

Communicating with Clarity and Conviction

Communicating with Clarity and Conviction

Communicating with Clarity and Conviction

Remote UX Leadership

Tailoring your Leadership Vision

Tailoring your Leadership Vision

Closing Cocktail

Closing Cocktail

Day Ends

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, Spain

Two days to level upon Design Leadership

Two days to level upon Design Leadership

How has attending Leadership Ateliers helped others?

How has attending Leadership Ateliers helped others?

Get your Tickets for

Barcelona

1 Ticket

€ 1.220

2 Tickets

€ 2.440

€ 2.100

3 Tickets

€ 3.660

€ 3.000

Get your Tickets for

Barcelona

1 Ticket

€ 1.220

2 Tickets

€ 2.440

€ 2.100

3 Tickets

€ 3.660

€ 3.000

Two days to level up
on Design Leadership

Two days to level up
on Design Leadership