Lisboa
Apr 23-24, 2025
April 23-24
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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.
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.
After the training, you’ll gain the network and support to keep growing in your leadership path with other participants and expert coaches from all over the world.
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.
After the training, you’ll gain the network and support to keep growing in your leadership path with other participants and expert coaches from all over the world.
The Topics
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 answering some of these...
Kickoff Session
Navigating going from hands-on designer to Design Leader
Kickoff Session
Navigating going from hands-on designer to Design Leader
Workshop
How do you better communicate the Return on Investment of Design to the Leadership?
Workshop
How do you better communicate the Return on Investment of Design to the Leadership?
Workshop
How do you become better at enabling collaboration among your team?
Workshop
How do you become better at enabling collaboration among your team?
Workshop
A framework to map your role as a leader and put it into practice
Workshop
A framework to map your role as a leader and put it into practice
Masterclass
Making room for innovation in "old-school" companies
Masterclass
Making room for innovation in "old-school" companies
Masterclass
How to be a design leader in companies with outsourcing models?
Masterclass
How to be a design leader in companies with outsourcing models?
Masterclass
What to do when your team needs to grow or shrink
Masterclass
What to do when your team needs to grow or shrink
Masterclass
Becoming better at conflict resolution inside your team
Masterclass
Becoming better at conflict resolution inside your team
More details soon
Get the full list of sessions and join from January 7th
More details soon
Get the full list of sessions and join from January 7th
The Venue
A magical Palace inside the City
Get ready to learn in the least traditional of venues. A magical repurposed palace with incredible restored furniture and where an adventure to discover in each room awaits. In the trendy neighbhourhood of Beato, but so individually place that you will feel truly in a retreat away from the noise.
The Venue
A magical Palace inside the City
Get ready to learn in the least traditional of venues. A magical repurposed palace with incredible restored furniture and where an adventure to discover in each room awaits. In the trendy neighbhourhood of Beato, but so individually place that you will feel truly in a retreat away from the noise.
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 Polaine
Leadership Coach & Author
Dr. Andy Polaine is a design leadership coach, educator, speaker and writer who helps clients transform their organisations and themselves.
Andy has three decades of experience in design and innovation with clients across a broad range of industries. He holds a PhD from the University of Technology, Sydney and teaches on the MA Service Design at the Hochschule Luzern, Switzerland. He writes a popular newsletter called Doctor’s Note and hosts the Power of Ten podcast.
Plus workshops and classes from experts from companies such as
& more
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.
Fingerfood & Drinks
Enjoy the Palace's Garden and unique portuguese fingerfood 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
Get your Tickets for
Lisbon
Early Bird Tickets on sale. Classes announced in early January and available to book from January 14th.
ALL TICKETS INCLUDE
Free Coffee, Tea & Drinks
Delicious Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Certificate of Attendance
Get your Tickets for
Lisbon
Early Bird Tickets on sale. Classes announced in early January and available to book from January 14th.
ALL TICKETS INCLUDE
Free Coffee, Tea & Drinks
Delicious Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Certificate of Attendance