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Leadership Summit

DL24: Melbourne

120attendees from leading brands
Participants engaged in a group discussion during a breakout session at DL24: Sydney.
Man speaking at DL24–M, seated indoors with coffee on the table, gesturing with hands. Large windows behind overlook an urban scene.
Attendees engaging in table discussions during a breakout session at DL24: Sydney.
Attendees networking during a break at DL24: Sydney conference.
Attendees engaged during a keynote session at DL24: Sydney.
18 March 2024

Returning to Melbourne for its second year, Design Leadership created another closed-door space for leaders to share challenges, exchange perspectives and learn from one another.

Speaker presenting on stage during a session at DL24: Sydney, with attendees listening in the foreground.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 in small group discussions during DL24: Sydney conference sessions.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.

Women engaging in lively discussion at DL24–M, seated at a wooden table in a modern cafe setting, with natural light streaming through large.Networking

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

Themes we explored

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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.

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.

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?

Presenters and Table hosts

Tim DawsonCity of Melbourne

Tim Dawson

Head of Innovation Practice, City of Melbourne

Patrick JensenSee Me Please

Patrick Jensen

Head of Marketing and Brand Manager, See Me Please

Nikhil BoraANZ

Nikhil Bora

Product Designer, ANZ

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.

12:0012:45Lunch
12:45
13:00
13:10
14:0014:15Break
14:15
14:25
15:15
15:2515:50Afternoon tea
15:50
16:00
16:50
17:00
17:05

Location and accessibility

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DO Design Leadership Melbourne was hosted in the bright and centrally located Cargo Hall at Southbank. These rooms featured floor-to-ceiling windows with views out to the huge alfresco terrace and Yarra river.