Sydney
DO Design Leadership
DO Design Leadership is a unique and intimate, half-day event bringing together established design leaders.
The format is facilitated, focused, and highly relevant.
Format
Join an intimate group of established design leaders to discuss and explore three key themes impacting and shaping the world of design teams. This is an event not to be missed.
Lunch networking
A delicious and sustainable lunch on arrival, followed by networking before kicking off the session
Presentations
In-depth presentations from several of Australia’s design leaders followed briefly with questions and answers covering highly-relevant topics for design leaders
Roundtables
Several facilitated and focused roundtables after each presentation providing participants the chance to discuss the content in greater depth and to learn from other design leaders
Wrap-up drinks
After our presentations and roundtables, we’ll enjoy drinks with canapés to see us through to the end
Table hosts will facilitate a highly engaging and relevant roundtable conversation about each of our three themes
Themes we'll explore
The new design leader
Amidst a dynamic environment, we'll delve into the current state of design leadership, exploring the shifting nature of our roles and expanding scopes that define the forefront of the design discipline.
Navigating applied AI
Going beyond theoretical discussions, we will demystify the practical applications of AI in design, addressing success stories, ethical considerations, and outcomes to guide our community towards responsible and impactful integration.
Design’s bright future
Optimistically peering into the future, we'll explore the next frontiers for design, embracing the challenges with enthusiasm and foresight to shape a path forward that resonates with our evolving industry, answering the great question: what next?
Program
We’ve created a program that balances just the right amount of presentation time with just the right amount of discussion time. We’ll cover highly-relevant topics with your industry peers
Join us for networking over a nourishing lunch
Our MC will open the session and share their perspectives on outcomes for the day
Amidst a dynamic environment, we'll delve into the current state of design leadership, exploring the shifting nature of our roles and expanding scopes that define the forefront of the design discipline. We'll spend an hour discussing this topic.
Going beyond theoretical discussions, we will demystify the practical applications of AI in design, addressing success stories, ethical considerations, and outcomes to guide our community towards responsible and impactful integration. We'll spend an hour discussing this topic.
Afternoon tea will be served and some time for networking
Optimistically peering into the future, we'll explore the next frontiers for design, embracing the challenges with enthusiasm and foresight to shape a path forward that resonates with our evolving industry, answering the great question: what next?
Our MC will recap the day and offer their closing thoughts
Join us for drinks and networking
Location
DO Design Leadership Sydney will be hosted in the bright and centrally located Meers Hall at The Art Gallery of NSW. These rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views out to the huge alfresco terrace and gallery.
