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Transitioning to leadership is hard.

You don’t have to do it alone.

Transitioning to leadership is hard.

You don’t have to do it alone.

May 21+22

May 21+22

Berlin, Germany

80 Spots

80 Spots

Join two days of workshops for stepping into leadership for the first time. Mix and match sessions where you’ll gain confidence, practical tools, and a network of peers navigating the same shift.

Join 2 days of workshops for stepping into leadership . Mix and match sessions where you’ll gain confidence, practical tools, and a network of peers navigating the same shift.

Leadership Ateliers Berlin

The edition built for ICs becoming managers, team leads, or design leads.
A safe, practical space to explore the shift from doing the work yourself to enabling others to succeed with guidance from experienced coaches and support from peers in the same position.

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Attended by team members from

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a group of about 60 peope posting for a group photo in a summer afternoon, some raising their hands. Garden exterior, sunset.

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 80 upcoming design leaders

Access valuable materials

Access valuable materials

Access valuable materials

Access all slides, frameworks and tools for 6 months

Who is Ateliers Berlin for?

This edition is for you if:

You’ve recently become a team lead or manager in a tech company

You’ve recently become a team lead or manager in a tech company

You’ve recently become a team lead or manager in a tech company

You’re still hands-on but expected to step back and lead people

You’re still hands-on but expected to step back and lead people

You’re still hands-on but expected to step back and lead people

You’re preparing for a promotion into leadership

You’re preparing for a promotion into leadership

You’re preparing for a promotion into leadership

You want practical tools to handle conflict, feedback, and expectations

You want practical tools to handle conflict, feedback, and expectations

You want practical tools to handle conflict, feedback, and expectations

You’d value honest conversations with peers at the same stage

You’d value honest conversations with peers at the same stage

You’d value honest conversations with peers at the same stage

What will you learn?

Across two days we’ll cover:

How to let go of “doing” and build trust in others

How to let go of “doing” and build trust in others

How to let go of “doing” and build trust in others

Navigating team conflict, feedback, and difficult conversations

Navigating team conflict, feedback, and difficult conversations

Navigating team conflict, feedback, and difficult conversations

Finding your own leadership style and voice

Finding your own leadership style and voice

Finding your own leadership style and voice

Balancing product, people, and politics in your new role

Balancing product, people, and politics in your new role

Balancing product, people, and politics in your new role

Tools for decision-making, communication, and team growth

Tools for decision-making, communication, and team growth

Tools for decision-making, communication, and team growth

Our previous editions sold out every year.

Our previous editions sold out every year.

Pre-register to save €120 in your early bird ticket.

Pre-register to save €120 in your early bird ticket.

Tickets on sale from November 1st, 2025.

Tickets on sale from November 1st, 2025.

Learn directly from Design Leaders & Coaches

Facilitators in Berlin include coaches and design leaders who have helped hundreds of ICs step into their first leadership role. They’ll give you the frameworks, stories, and feedback you need to succeed.

Facilitators in Berlin include coaches and design leaders who have helped hundreds of ICs step into their first leadership role. They’ll give you the frameworks, stories, and feedback you need to succeed.

THE VENUE

Villa Schützenhof

A private location about 20 minutes away from Berlin’s west center, but that is worth the trip. Multiple historic rooms, delightful decoration and a fantastic outdoor area to enjoy the end of the spring at.

THE VENUE

Villa Schützenhof

A private location about 20 minutes away from Berlin’s west center, but that is worth the trip. Multiple historic rooms, delightful decoration and a fantastic outdoor area to enjoy the end of the spring at.

Niederneuendorfer Allee 12, 13587 Berlin

Landmark

Distance

TAXI

Station Berlin Spandau

4km

9 min

Ku'damm

13.8km

29 min

Berlin Central Station

15km

30 min

Niederneuendorfer Allee 12, 13587 Berlin

Landmark

Distance

TAXI

Station Berlin Spandau

4km

9 min

Ku'damm

13.8km

29 min

Berlin Central Station

15km

30 min

Free Shuttle rides from two locations in Berlin included with your ticket price

Free Shuttle rides from two locations in Berlin included with your ticket price

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Garden view
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What Participants said

Hear it from those who were there in Lisbon in the last edition

Product Design Manager

The combination of selected content, honest and inspiring conversations, and a well-designed experience was something unique. I left with clarity on how to continue my leadership journey — and with new friends.

Mathieu R.

2024 Participant

Product Design Manager

The combination of selected content, honest and inspiring conversations, and a well-designed experience was something unique. I left with clarity on how to continue my leadership journey — and with new friends.

Mathieu R.

2024 Participant

Experience Designer

Super well-organized event for designers with a big variety of topics. Can totally recommend.

Kirsten W.

2024 Participant

Experience Designer

Super well-organized event for designers with a big variety of topics. Can totally recommend.

Kirsten W.

2024 Participant

Product Designer

An opportunity to develop myself on a higher level. Real insights into how we, as designers, can contribute strategically and on a business level.

Robin S.

2024 Participant

Product Designer

An opportunity to develop myself on a higher level. Real insights into how we, as designers, can contribute strategically and on a business level.

Robin S.

2024 Participant

What Participants said

Hear it from those who were there in Lisbon in the last edition

Product Design Manager

The combination of selected content, honest and inspiring conversations, and a well-designed experience was something unique. I left with clarity on how to continue my leadership journey — and with new friends.

Mathieu R.

2024 Participant

Experience Designer

Super well-organized event for designers with a big variety of topics. Can totally recommend.

Kirsten W.

2024 Participant

Product Designer

An opportunity to develop myself on a higher level. Real insights into how we, as designers, can contribute strategically and on a business level.

Robin S.

2024 Participant

Pre-Register for Berlin 2026

Sign up before November 4th and get €120 for your purchase and the chance to get access to picking your classes before anyone else.

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

Shuttle Rides from and to west Berlin

Not Included

Travel

Accommodation

Step 1 of 3

Pre-Register for Berlin 2026

Sign up before November 4th and get €120 for your purchase and the chance to get access to picking your classes before anyone else.

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

Shuttle Rides from and to west Berlin

Not Included

Travel

Accommodation

Step 1 of 3

Pre-Register for Berlin 2026

Sign up before November 4th and get €120 for your purchase and the chance to get access to picking your classes before anyone else.

What's included?

Access for 2 Days

Networking event

Meals & Drinks

Access to materials

Certificate of attendance

Shuttle Rides from and to west Berlin

Not Included

Travel

Accommodation

Step 1 of 3