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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.
Learn from Design Leaders from companies like
Learn from Design Leaders from companies like



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.
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.
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.



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.
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








Berlin's Classes
Mix and match workshops and masterclasses in small groups to customize your experience and make the most of Ateliers.
Kickoff Session
Navigating the journey into Design Leadership

Andy Polaine
Educator, Leadership Coach and Author
Workshop
Creating Operational Clarity as a Design Leader

Rachel McConnell
Sr. Design Manager
Miro
Masterclass
Hard Conversations as a Lever for Building Trust

Yaprak Gültay Davison
Head of Design
Goodnotes
Workshop
How to transition from Designer to Leader

Martyn Reding
Design Director
Expedia Group
Workshop
Decision Making for Emerging Design Leaders in the AI Era

Melin Edomwonyi
UX Director
Seedable Studio
Masterclass
Mastering Delegation for Design Leaders

Petter Jakobsson
Product Design Manager
Vinted
Masterclass
Make Your 1:1s Actually Work

Dagmar Glow
Professional Business Coach
90 Minute Labs

Veronica Ambrosini
Team Dynamics Facilitator
90 Minute Labs
Masterclass
Advocate for Design in Business Terms

George Ioannou
Senior Executive Leader
Blink UX
Masterclass
Hacking the Good Designer

Ian Gehlhaar Prat
Founder & Creative Director
Fail Fast
Kickoff Session
Navigating the journey into Design Leadership

Andy Polaine
Educator, Leadership Coach and Author
Workshop
Creating Operational Clarity as a Design Leader

Rachel McConnell
Sr. Design Manager
Miro
Masterclass
Hard Conversations as a Lever for Building Trust

Yaprak Gültay Davison
Head of Design
Goodnotes
Workshop
How to transition from Designer to Leader

Martyn Reding
Design Director
Expedia Group
Workshop
Decision Making for Emerging Design Leaders in the AI Era

Melin Edomwonyi
UX Director
Seedable Studio
Masterclass
Mastering Delegation for Design Leaders

Petter Jakobsson
Product Design Manager
Vinted
Masterclass
Make Your 1:1s Actually Work

Dagmar Glow
Professional Business Coach
90 Minute Labs

Veronica Ambrosini
Team Dynamics Facilitator
90 Minute Labs
Masterclass
Advocate for Design in Business Terms

George Ioannou
Senior Executive Leader
Blink UX
Masterclass
Hacking the Good Designer

Ian Gehlhaar Prat
Founder & Creative Director
Fail Fast
What Participants said
Attended by team members from

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
Attended by team members from

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
Get your Tickets
Save up to €600 booking group tickets.
Early Bird
Single Ticket
Join the Berlin event individually for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€1.300
+19% VAT
Early Bird
Group of 2
Valid for 2 Tickets to the Berlin event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€2.400
+19% VAT
Early Bird
Group of 3
Valid for 3 Ticket to the Berlin event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€3.300
+19% VAT
What's included?
Access to 2-Day event
Shuttle to venue (optional)
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
Payment Methods
Credit Card
VISA, Mastercard, AMEX
Bank Transfer
Pay with Invoice
Pay in Installments
Via Klarna
Buy Now, Pay Later
Via Klarna
Get your Tickets
Save up to €600 booking group tickets.
Early Bird
Single Ticket
Join the Berlin event individually for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€1.300
+19% VAT
Early Bird
Group of 2
Valid for 2 Tickets to the Berlin event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€2.400
+19% VAT
Early Bird
Group of 3
Valid for 3 Ticket to the Berlin event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€3.300
+19% VAT
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
Payment Methods
Credit Card
VISA, Mastercard, AMEX
Bank Transfer
Pay with Invoice
Pay in Installments
Via Klarna
Buy Now, Pay Later
Via Klarna
Get your Tickets
Save up to €600 booking group tickets.
Early Bird
Single Ticket
Join the Berlin event individually for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€1.300
+19% VAT
Early Bird
Group of 2
Valid for 2 Tickets to the Berlin event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€2.400
+19% VAT
Early Bird
Group of 3
Valid for 3 Ticket to the Berlin event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€3.300
+19% VAT
What's included?
Access for 2 Days
Networking event
Meals & Drinks
Access to materials
Certificate of attendance
Not Included
Travel
Accommodation
Payment Methods
Credit Card
Bank Transfer
Installments and Financing with Klarna





