Fail Fast as sponsor of Leadership Ateliers 2025

Fail Fast x Leadership ateliers: Shaping leadership in design

Moving from senior designer to design leader is a big leap that requires new skills, a different mindset and the right support. A design leader not only inspires with a clear vision, but also builds strong teams, elevates project quality through excellence, pays attention to detail in every design, and drives business growth - a challenge worth taking on!

That's why we at Fail Fast are excited to participate as sponsors of Leadership Ateliers by Hatch Conference, three unique events that will take place in Lisbon, Barcelona and Berlin. This is a two-day boutique event designed specifically for designers who want to make the big leap from designer to leader. People who are taking on leadership roles and want to do it with confidence and vision.

At Fail Fast we believe in fearless innovation and constant growth. Therefore, we believe in this event as a perfect opportunity to develop the strategic and leadership skills that differentiate great design teams. Skills that Leadership Ateliers explores and develops with:

🎨Different workshops where you can focus on what you need to do to improve, from managing your team to increasing your communication skills. 

🤝Connect with over 70 leading design pioneers who are at the same stage in their careers.

🔝Learn from the best mentors, those leaders with experience in design and the creative industries. 

Leadership Ateliers is an opportunity to level up in the subjects that each designer considers most important, while enjoying a great atmosphere in three unique European cities: 

Lisbon – April 23 and 24

The first of the three gatherings will take place in Lisbon, where we’ll present a special panel: “Becoming a Design Leader: An Emotional Journey". Over the course of two days, participants will take part in masterclasses and workshops designed to elevate their leadership skills in design, culminating in a very special talk. An unfiltered conversation where we’ll explore the personal challenges faced during the transition into leadership roles, featuring insights from successful leaders in the field:

• Andy Polaine: Leadership Coach & Author
• Venessa Bennett: Global Director of UX at Dye & Durham
• **Ian Gehlhaar Prat: Creative Director at FailFast Barcelona**
• **Antonio Cancela de Abreu:** Head of Product Strategy & Product Design @ Bliss Applications

Full Lisbon schedule

Barcelona – May 5 and 6

In Barcelona, where we are proud to be main sponsors, we’ll be participating in all activities and hosting a dynamic session before the opening dinner: Prototyping the Invisible.A hands-on workshop using role-playing games as a tool to explore invisible dynamics within teams by creating prototypes.

Full Barcelona schedule

‍Berlin – May 21 and 22‍

In Berlin, as Silver Sponsors, we’ll have the honor of joining the closing roundtable. Throughout both days, we’ll be actively involved in workshops and activities, gathering insights and drawing conclusions to share our vision at the event’s finale.

Full Berlin schedule

‍‍‍Ready to take the next step?

As event sponsors, we’re offering a €100 discount on ticket purchases using the promotional code: FAILFAST.

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