Venessa

Bennett

Global Director of UX

,

Dye & Durham

Venessa is a design leader and problem solver who has built design practices and teams for brands like Vodafone, Rightmove, and Cazoo. She currently serves as UX Director at Dye & Durham. Venessa advocates using design thinking to solve business problems and shares her insights on UX, career progression, and design leadership on her blog.

Workshop

The Designers Guide to Getting Buy-in

Mastering buy-in is essential for design leaders. The ability to create compelling narratives that connect creative vision with business goals distinguishes good designers from transformative ones. This workshop is your guide for converting design insights into action. We'll explore the art of gaining buy-in, equipping you to present designs and initiate persuasive conversations that change your organisation’s view of design.

Both Days

Morning + Afternoon

Lisbon

Workshop

The Designers Guide to Getting Buy-in

Mastering buy-in is essential for design leaders. The ability to create compelling narratives that connect creative vision with business goals distinguishes good designers from transformative ones. This workshop is your guide for converting design insights into action. We'll explore the art of gaining buy-in, equipping you to present designs and initiate persuasive conversations that change your organisation’s view of design.

Both Days

Morning + Afternoon

Lisbon

Lisboa, Portugal

April 23-24, 2025

70 Spots

Lisboa, Portugal

April 23-24

70 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.


Sign up to our newsletter and get a €70 voucher for any of the events!

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.


Sign up to our newsletter and get a €70 voucher for any of the events!

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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Save up to €660 booking in a group.

Lisboa

April 23-24, 2025

70 Spots

Single Ticket
€ 1.220

+

23% VAT

Team of 2

SAVE €240

€ 2.440
€ 2.200

+

23% VAT

Team of 3

SAVE €560

€ 3.660
€ 3.100

+

23% VAT

Barcelona

May 5-6, 2025

70 Spots

Single Ticket
€ 1.220

+

21% VAT

Team of 2

SAVE €340

€ 2.440
€ 2.100

+

21% VAT

Team of 3

SAVE €660

€ 3.660
€ 3.000

+

21% VAT

Berlin

May 21-22, 2025

80 Spots

Single Ticket
€ 1.220

+

19% VAT

Team of 2

SAVE €240

€ 2.440
€ 2.200

+

19% VAT

Team of 3

SAVE €560

€ 3.660
€ 3.100

+

19% VAT

ALL TICKETS INCLUDE

Free Coffee, Tea & Drinks

Delicious Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Certificate of Attendance

Get your Ticket

Save up to €660 booking in a group.

Lisboa

April 23-24, 2025

70 Spots

Single
€ 1.220

+

23% VAT

Team of 2
€ 2.440
€ 2.200

+

23% VAT

Team of 3
€ 3.660
€ 3.100

+

23% VAT

Barcelona

May 5-6, 2025

70 Spots

Single
€ 1.220

+

21% VAT

Team of 2
€ 2.440
€ 2.100

+

21% VAT

Team of 3
€ 3.660
€ 3.000

+

21% VAT

Berlin

May 21-22, 2025

80 Spots

Single
€ 1.220

+

19% VAT

Team of 2
€ 2.440
€ 2.200

+

19% VAT

Team of 3
€ 3.660
€ 3.100

+

19% VAT

ALL TICKETS INCLUDE

Free Coffee, Tea & Drinks

Delicious Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Certificate of Attendance