Berlin

May 21-22, 2025

May 21-22

80 Spots

80 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

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

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

Andy Budd

Leadership Coach & Author

Andy Budd is a Designer turned Investor, Advisor and Coach. Andy founded and sold Clearleft, an award winning design consultancy which pioneered the field of Web Standards and User Experience Design.
He has been leading design teams for over 15 years. This, combined with his deep network of design leaders makes him a knowledgable and versatile coach.

Plus workshops and classes from…
Alison Austin

Alison Austin

Product consultant and leadership coach

Product consultant and leadership coach

Benjamin Apfelbaum

Benjamin Apfelbaum

Trainer, Consultant and Coach

Trainer, Consultant and Coach

Chad Wright

Chad Wright

Senior Lead Design Ops Manager

Senior Lead Design Ops Manager

Zalando

Zalando

Daniel O'Connell

Daniel O'Connell

Director of Design

Director of Design

Hello Fresh

Hello Fresh

Flávio Bezerra

Flávio Bezerra

Principal - Experience Design

Principal - Experience Design

BCGX

BCGX

Jason Giles

Jason Giles

Vp of Design

Vp of Design

UserTesting

UserTesting

Gloria Rupprecht

Gloria Rupprecht

Director of Product Design

Director of Product Design

Zalando

Zalando

Katharina Koberdamm

Katharina Koberdamm

Consultant & Trainer

Consultant & Trainer

Ryan Scott

Ryan Scott

Founder

Founder

Accelerate Design

Accelerate Design

Tarek Sadi

Tarek Sadi

VP of Design

VP of Design

Blinkist

Blinkist

The Venue

A historic Cultural Center by the Lake

Originally built in 1885 as a brewery for the Weißensee Castle, it has also served as a cinema and later refurbished as a cultural center. With its Great Hall preserved serves now as a hidden gem by the lake, just a few meters away of Berlin's Ringbahn. The building has also modern, comfortable learning rooms and a private yard.

Peter Edel Kulturhaus

Berliner Allee 125, 13088 Berlin

The Venue

A historic Cultural Center by the Lake

Originally built in 1885 as a brewery for the Weißensee Castle, it has also served as a cinema and later refurbished as a cultural center. With its Great Hall preserved serves now as a hidden gem by the lake, just a few meters away of Berlin's Ringbahn. The building has also modern, comfortable learning rooms and a private yard.

Peter Edel Kulturhaus

Berliner Allee 125, 13088 Berlin

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

Pre-Dinner Talk

AI’s Impact on Design: A New Era of Opportunity

by Jason Giles,

VP of Design, UserTesting

As AI rapidly reshapes the design and research landscape, UX leaders are navigating a new era of tools, expectations, and possibilities. This talk explores how AI is transforming workflows, enhancing creativity, and accelerating insights—while also introducing challenges around quality, critical thinking, and human oversight. Attendees will leave with a clear-eyed view of where AI is making the biggest impact and practical strategies for leading teams through this shift with confidence and intent.

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.

Closing Food & Drinks

Outdoor grill and open bar with wine, beer and longdrinks to end the event enjoying a beautiful summer evening

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.

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Tickets for 2025 are sold out

Pre-register for 2026 and get €120 off your ticket for next year. Announcements in October.

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