Lisboa

Apr 23-24, 2025

April 23-24

70 Spots

70 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.

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.

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

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…
Bilgi Karan

Bilgi Karan

UX Manager

UX Manager

IKEA

IKEA

Cátia Pereira

Cátia Pereira

Innovation Strategist

Innovation Strategist

Koos

Koos

José Torre

José Torre

Senior Staff Product Designer

Senior Staff Product Designer

Shopify

Shopify

Katharina Koberdamm

Katharina Koberdamm

Consultant & Trainer

Consultant & Trainer

Luiz Botega

Luiz Botega

Innovation Strategist

Innovation Strategist

Koos

Koos

Szymon Michalczyk

Szymon Michalczyk

Head of Product Design

Head of Product Design

tonik

tonik

Venessa Bennett

Venessa Bennett

Global Director of UX

Global Director of UX

Dye & Durham

Dye & Durham

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.

Palacio Do Grilo

Calçada do Marquês de Tancos 2, 1100-340 Lisboa, Portugal

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.

Palacio Do Grilo

Calçada do Marquês de Tancos 2, 1100-340 Lisboa, Portugal

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

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Lisbon

Tickets on sale. Save up to €660 purchasing bundles.

Early Bird

Single Ticket
1 Ticket
€ 1.220

+

23% VAT

Early Bird

Team Tickets
2 Tickets
€ 2.440
€ 2.200

+

23% VAT

3 Tickets
€ 3.660
€ 3.200

+

23% VAT

ALL TICKETS INCLUDE

Free Coffee, Tea & Drinks

Delicious Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Certificate of Attendance

Get your Tickets for

Lisbon

Tickets on sale. Save up to €660 purchasing bundles.

Early Bird

Single Ticket
1 Ticket
€ 1.220

+

23% VAT

Early Bird

Team Tickets
2 Tickets
€ 2.440
€ 2.200

+

23% VAT

3 Tickets
€ 3.660
€ 3.200

+

23% VAT

ALL TICKETS INCLUDE

Free Coffee, Tea & Drinks

Delicious Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Certificate of Attendance