Leadership Summit

DL23: Melbourne

Man in white shirt pondering during DL23-M group discussion at a crowded table.

Man speaking with a microphone, standing near a laptop during DL23-M, while seated audience attentively listens in a dimly lit room.

Attendees engaging in conversation during a breakout session at DL23: Melbourne.

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24 February 2023

Q Events

The first Design Leadership summit brought design leaders together for an intimate day of candid conversation, shared challenges and meaningful peer connection.

A woman speaks into a microphone during a discussion at DL23-M, surrounded by seated attendees at a table.

Presentations

Attendees heard in-depth presentations from several of Australia’s design leaders, followed by Q&A sessions covering highly relevant topics for design leaders.

Attendees engaged in a group discussion during a session at DL23: Melbourne.

Roundtables

Several facilitated and focused roundtables followed each presentation, giving participants the chance to dive deeper into the content and learn from other design leaders.

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Networking

A delicious and sustainable lunch was served on arrival, followed by networking before the session officially kicked off.

Event partners

RMIT Online PTY LTD

Themes we explored

The new design leader: Amidst a dynamic environment, we delved into the state of design leadership, exploring the shifting nature of our roles and expanding scopes that defined the forefront of the design discipline.
The new design leader: Amidst a dynamic environment, we delved into the state of design leadership, exploring the shifting nature of our roles and expanding scopes that defined the forefront of the design discipline.
Navigating applied AI: Going beyond theoretical discussions, we demystified the practical applications of AI in design, addressed success stories, ethical considerations, and outcomes to guide our community toward responsible and impactful integration.
Navigating applied AI: Going beyond theoretical discussions, we demystified the practical applications of AI in design, addressed success stories, ethical considerations, and outcomes to guide our community toward responsible and impactful integration.
Design's bright future: Looking ahead, we explored the next frontiers for design. We embraced the challenges with curiosity and foresight, shaping a path that resonated with our evolving industry and helped answer the big question: what comes next?
Design's bright future: Looking ahead, we explored the next frontiers for design. We embraced the challenges with curiosity and foresight, shaping a path that resonated with our evolving industry and helped answer the big question: what comes next?

DL23: Melbourne

Themes we explored

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