Schedule

You can expect two days of insightful talks and candid discussion, with plenty of space in the schedule to connect with your peers from a wide range of organisations. 

11 November

Day one

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.
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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 & a light breakfast before the conference kicks off.

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Welcome & introductions

Rebecca Groves

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AX & the unknown

Kwame Nyanning

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Popping hype bubbles

Marla Mitelman

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Break

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Doing creative work in organisations that weren't built for it

Kuba Bartwicki

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Speaker announcement coming soon
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Speaker announcement coming soon
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Lunch

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Humanity is the loop: Leading design in the AI era

Shani Sandy

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Talk title coming soon

Liz Danzico

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Afternoon break

Time to re-fuel.

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Off the record

An unscripted conversation where our speakers dig deeper into the themes from the day.

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Cocktail/mocktail time!

Join us in the Conservatory for a drink with your fellow participants.

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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.

12 November

Day two

Day two of our industry leading speakers with more chances to re-connect with your peers and build relationships.
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Becoming nonlinear: A new leadership mindset

Kevin Bethune

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Information coming soon
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Morning break

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

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The quiet craft of design leadership

Dominique Ward

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How to talk to your CEO about design

Dan Makoski

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Mirrors, maps and the compass of becoming

Soo Basu

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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.

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Leading from within: Purpose-driven leadership in practice

Birgit Geiberger

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Design for Good: Collaborating to make lasting impact

Ben Sheppard

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Afternoon break

Take a turn around the conservatory with a new friend?

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Off the record

An unscripted conversation where our speakers dig deeper into the themes from the day.

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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.

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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.