Small rooms
Masterclasses, workshops and peer sessions of a maximum of 20 participants, ideal to learn, as well as full-group sessions with exercises dedicated to connect.
AI, Strategy and Design Leadership Events
Design is no longer the hardest part of your job.
Once you're an expert, the craft isn't what holds you back. It's influence, alignment, and making the business listen. Join two days with peers facing the same shift, so you leave with the frameworks, clarity, and the network you've been missing.
Attended by 300+ designers from companies like
Three boutique events to join in 2027
Your craft got you here.
The next part requires something different.
The role of the designer is currently being redefined. The way you learn and adapt is not through a course or a presentation, but in a real room with peers and experienced leaders.
Ateliers is built for that.
2 days of sessions in small groups working together through real challenges. You’ll leave with the clarity on what to do next, tools you’ve already applied and a room full of people worth staying in touch with.
Limited to 50-70 spots per event. Tickets on sale in October 2026.
Not a conference. Not a workshop.
A transformative experience.
Outstanding coaches
Workshops and sessions led by experienced facilitators who've been where you are. Design leaders and coaches with years of experience and their own personal touch.
One of a kind venues
No corporate training rooms or boring hotels. Ateliers happens in unique settings. All events include high quality food and drinks adapted to your preferences.
Facilitators & Coaches
Sessions by real practitioners who've led and grown design teams world-wide
Design leaders. Design trainers. Seasoned experts. Some of the wisest people in the design industry, from global brands to small studios will guide you through your challenges.
Which edition is right for you?
Each one tackles different problems, seniority and outcomes. Find out which one suits you best.
Strategy Ateliers
Lisbon · April 22+23
This is for you if...
You want design to shape what gets built and why, and gain impact across the whole organization.
Roles
Senior ICs / Staff + Principal / Leads
Focus
Strategy + Business
Format
Workshops + Coaching
Early Bird
€1.160
+ 23% VAT
Agentic Ateliers
Berlin · May 13+14
This is for you if...
You want to set the standard for how your team uses AI before that standard sets itself.
Roles
Staff & Principals / Leads / Managers / Heads
Focus
Systems + AI Workflows
Format
Workshops + Lectures
Early Bird
€1.200
+ 19% VAT
Leadership Ateliers
Amsterdam · May 20+21
This is for you if...
You're managing teams in an AI-augmented environment and look to maintaining culture and trust while adopting new tools.
Roles
Sr. Managers / Heads of Design / Directors
Focus
Leadership + AI Driven Orgs
Format
Peer Learning + Coaching
Early Bird
€1.400
+ 21% VAT
Reviews
See what previous participants thought of Ateliers
Amsterdam, 2026
“Ateliers helped me move from brain fog and anxiety about AI and leadership to a clear vision and excitement. It was amazing to be around such a like-minded group of leaders and seniors.”
Sjoerd V.
Barcelona, 2026
“Not a conference. Not a workshop. Something harder to name and more useful than both. Small enough to feel personal. Substantial enough to change how you think.”
Tommaso C.
Berlin, 2026
“It's such a delight to share a few days with fellow designers who are dealing with the same hardships, it's almost therapeutic. I would absolutely recommend it for every designer”
Luis A.
Lisbon, 2026
“A great mix of useful and inspiring knowledge, with plenty of opportunities to apply it directly to my own context. The content was concrete and practical, yet flexible enough.”
Ejoo K.
Berlin, 2026
“Oftentimes we don't get to speak to our peers outside of our own companies. I value the connections I've made and look forward to the next such event.”
Nathan T.
Lisbon, 2026
“As a Senior Designer thinking about how your practice could have a bigger impact in the company, this is the place to be. Great speakers and content, also in a beautiful venue.”
Daniela O.
Amsterdam, 2026
“Not many events leave you with more meaningful questions than answers, in the best possible way. The discussions challenged my thinking around AI, human judgment, quality, and the future role of leadership in creating meaningful impact.”
Laura H.
Amsterdam, 2026
“A very much needed exchange between peers in an open environment. The facilitators provide the framework, the value lies in the people that came.”
Laura M.
Berlin, 2026
“Once you reach senior level it gets harder and harder to find conferences that go deeper on its topics. Ateliers provides an intimate experience for you to learn with fellow designers who are struggling with similar things.”
Luka V.
Pre-Register and save
Early Bird tickets out in October
Save €120 on your purchase by pre-registering for a discount before Early Birds come out.
April 22-23 - 60 spots
Strategy Ateliers
Lisbon, Portugal
Single€1.260€1.160+ 23%VAT
2 People€1.160€1.060+ 23%VAT
Team€1.050€1.000+ 23%VAT
May 13-14 - 70 spots
Agentic Ateliers
Berlin, Germany
Single€1.300€1.200+ 19%VAT
2 People€1.200€1.120+ 19%VAT
Team€1.090€1.040+ 19%VAT
May 20-21 - 50 spots
Leadership Ateliers
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Single€1.500€1.400+ 21%VAT
2 People€1.410€1.330+ 21%VAT
Team€1.310€1.260+ 21%VAT
Prices are per person. VAT must be always charged in accordance with EU law.
Included in your ticket
- Workshops & Sessions
- Food & Drinks
- Pre-Event Networking
Not included
- Travel & Accommodation