Lead. Innovate. Push boundaries
designFAO is back— and this year, we’re bringing something you’ve never seen before.
A game-changing experience for design leaders—intimate, exclusive, and packed with high-impact insights.
Meet the speakers who will drop real knowledge, big ideas, and the tools you need to push boundaries in design, leadership, and beyond.
Tom Scott – Building teams with world-class leaders. Learn how to find work that’s both fulfilling and impactful.
Paula Falco – Executive advice for navigating the toughest challenges in design and development leadership.
Bruno Figueiredo – Is design ready for a rebrand? A deep dive into the evolution of our industry.
Lena Salgansky – Unlock your career and life with the power of a growth mindset.
Loubna Ibrahim – From Product Designer to the next level—balancing principles, ethics, and reality in the workplace.
André Mota – Supercharge your creativity and get the results you’ve been dreaming of.
ÌníOlúwa Abíódún – Design is business: How to reclaim design’s strategic value and change the game.
Ioana Teleanu – AI + UX: Product design for the intelligent experiences of tomorrow.
Sachin Kamath – From engineer to creative entrepreneur: The lessons you need to adapt, innovate, and thrive.
Mindaugas Petrutis – AI is eating jobs—but it’s also creating new power structures. Where do you want to be?
September 25th Leadership Day – Set sail with elite design minds aboard a catamaran. Tackle real leadership challenges, sip on drinks from the open bar, and wrap it up with a private dinner with the speakers.
September 26th Conference Day – A boutique event built for deep conversations and real connections.
No fluff. No overcrowded halls. Just handpicked designers, innovators, and industry leaders sharing bold ideas and battle-tested strategies.
Why You Can’t Miss This
- Learn from top leaders shaping design’s future
- Connect with industry pros who’ve been where you want to go
- Walk away with insights you can use immediately
What You’ll Learn:
- Career Growth & Leadership Strategies
- AI in Design & Visual Storytelling
- Creativity, Innovation & Overcoming Blocks
- Design’s Strategic Role in Business
This isn’t just an event.
It’s the one everyone will be talking about.
Grab Your Ticket Before It’s Too Late.
