Day one: Wednesday

Barbican Centre

Day one of our industry leading speakers discussing topics to help you tackle some of your most pressing challenges, enabling you to become the most effective design leader possible.

Registration

Use the Barbican's Silk Street entrance and then make your way to the 4th Floor terrace. Once you've registered, join us for a coffee before the conference kicks off.

Welcome & introductions

Rebecca GrovesLeading Design curator & programme lead, Clearleft

Becoming a change maker by leading with design

Maria GiudiceExecutive leadership coach & co-author of 'Changemakers', Hot Studio

Morning break

Grab a drink and a snack and take the opportunity to connect with your peers

Lunch time

Time to break bread together and share your thoughts on the morning talks. Limited places are available at our topic themed lunch tables - sign up at the registration desk.

Describing the ROI of Design

Ryan ScottFounder, Accelerate Design

Afternoon break

Time to re-fuel.

Off the record: an unscripted conversation where our speakers dig deeper into the themes from the day

Cocktail/mocktail time!

Join us for a drink with your fellow participants.

Barbican architecture tour

Join one of the venue's expert team for a tour of the iconic Barbican centre. Numbers are limited so be sure to sign up on the day - first come, first served.

Day two: Thursday

Barbican Centre

Day two of our industry leading speakers with more chances to re-connect with your peers and build relationships.

Registration

Don't forget to bring your event pass so you can walk right in and get a coffee in the Barbican's beautiful conservatory

Welcome to day two

Rebecca GrovesLeading Design curator & programme lead, Clearleft

Speaker announcement coming soon

Morning break

Grab a drink and a snack and take the opportunity to connect with your peers

Lunch

Pull up a chair and share a meal with your peers from across the design industry. Limited places are available at our topic themed lunch tables - sign up at the registration desk.

In conversation: Planet as primary user

Julia WhitneyExecutive & Leadership Coach, Whitney and Associates
Ray HoDirector of Design & Product Management, Back Market

Afternoon break

Take a turn around the conservatory with a new friend?

Off the record: an unscripted conversation where our speakers dig deeper into the themes from the day

One for the road

If you don't have to rush off join your fellow participants in the bar to raise a glass to two days of learning and connection.

Barbican architecture tour

Join one of the venue's expert team for a tour of the iconic Barbican centre. Numbers are limited so be sure to sign up on the day - first come, first served.

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