Design Organization of the Year
For the company whose design organization moved the whole business forward — structure, craft and influence, judged as one.
[Intro]
The most exclusive design leadership conference
1. Connecting with Europe's top design leaders
The kind of conversations that don't happen at conferences, and don't disappear after them either.
2. Thinking bigger with hands-on workshops
Sessions built to challenge how you think, not confirm what you already know. Leave with better ones.
3. Shaping the future of design leadership
Beyond trends and talking points, a space to confront real leadership challenges, and leave with a direction.
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CarrefourSanofiFrance TVSchneider ElectricCanal+MAIFBpifranceAXAShineSpendeskOrangeBeYsOuest FranceEuropcarScalewayLe MondeKPMGCrédit AgricoleAmerican Express Global Business TravelDINUML'OréalFinaryLumAppsQontoRCAWinamaxDoctolibLeboncoinMichelinPennylaneBouygues TelecomSociété GénéraleBNP ParibasTF1Aviv GroupDedalusDustMateraPrestaShopDeezerCdiscountOddo BHFBPCEBedrock StreamingL'olivier AssuranceRenault DigitalAir FranceCriteoBrevoThalesLa Redoute
[Conclave]
A closed-door conference where signals become projections defining the future of design leadership in Europe. Fifth edition — fifty seats, reviewed one by one.
Visionary talks
Intimate talks led by design leaders, focused on real challenges, lived experiences, and what matters now.
Practical workshops
Roll up your sleeves in interactive sessions focused on real-world tools and strategies.
Purposeful networking
Connect with peers who share your questions, your challenges, and your commitment to shaping what comes next.
Want to enter the circle?
Apply now
Conclave starts in:
38Days
:20Hours
:09Mins
:29Secs
[Speakers]
Get inspired by other Design Leaders
Elisabeth d'ErcevilleHead of ProductBNP Paribas
Loïc GuayVP Experience DesignBrevo
Sarah LacroixGlobal Head of Product DesignCriteo
Gianni PolitoVP Design ManagerCrédit Agricole CIB
Olivia DutheilHead of DesignCrédit Agricole CIB
Abderrahmane AbdallahoumUX Directorleboncoin
Julie KennedyAssociate Director of Product DesignBrightLocal
Pierrick ThébaultVP DesignShine
Thomas VidalVP of Product DesignAccor
Sherif MekkySenior Design Manager, AI ExperienceExpedia Group
Gabriel GhnassiaVP Product XP & DesignScaleway
[Program]
Date
Time
Room
Topic
Dec 3
19:30
Location kept secret
Dinner & cocktail
Dec 4
9:00 - 9:30
Welcome & breakfast
9:30 - 9:45
The Playground
Conclave opening
9:45 - 10:30
The Playground
ENKeynote — Insights from decades of Design LeadershipJulie Kennedy | Associate Director of Product Design - BrightLocal
10:30 - 10:40
Open floor
10:40 - 11:10
The Playground
ENDesign in the age of AI: our shift to an AI-native practiceSarah Lacroix | Global Head of Product Design - Criteo
The Backroom
FRWho designs the last human decision?Cédric Guise | Head of Design - Ledger
11:10 - 11:20
Open floor
11:20 - 11:50
The Playground
ENLeading Design Through Change: Redefining Our Role in the Age of AISherif Mekky | Senior Design Manager, AI Experience - Expedia Group
The Backroom
FRThe invisible weight of design leadershipAudrey Hacq
11:50 - 12:50
Lunch
12:50 - 13:20
The Playground
The Design Codex Awards
13:20 - 13:30
Open floor
13:30 - 14:00
The Playground
ENWhen the Model Becomes the ExperienceThomas Vidal | VP of Product Design - Accor
The Backroom
FRFrom AI gadget to AI catalyst: turning the Product Trio into collective intelligenceOlivia Dutheil | Head of Design - Crédit Agricole CIBGianni Polito | VP Design Manager - Crédit Agricole CIB
14:00 - 14:10
Open floor
14:10 - 14:40
The Playground
ENLoïc Guay | VP Experience Design - Brevo
The Backroom
FRConcepts before budgets: convincing an organisation to invest in a visionElisabeth d'Erceville | Head of Product - BNP Paribas
14:40 - 14:50
Open floor
14:50 - 15:20
The Playground
ENPierrick Thébault | VP Design - Shine
The Backroom
FRThe product org, mirror of the experienceAbderrahmane Abdallahoum | UX Director - leboncoin
15:20 - 15:30
Open floor
15:30 - 16:00
The Playground
ENSovereign AI design practiceGabriel Ghnassia | VP Product XP & Design - Scaleway
The Backroom
FRUs, our clients… and their AI agents: what kind of ménage à trois tomorrow?Bastien Hugues
16:00 - 16:10
Open floor
16:10 - 16:40
The Playground
ENJean-Baptiste Kaloya | Bpifrance
The Backroom
FRSébastien Laurent Renard
16:40 - 16:55
The Playground
Closing
[Awards]
The Design Codex Awards
Applications openThree distinctions, revealed during the Conclave.
Discover the awardsDesign Leadership Excellence
For a leader whose way of leading design — the standards set, the teams built — stands as a reference among peers.
Design Impact Award
For design work whose impact is measured outside the design team — on the product, the business, the people it serves.
Closed doors, open conversation.
Nothing is filmed. Nothing is published. No press, no replay — a room of peers, and the kind of honesty that only exists off the record.
[Testimonials]
A truly electric Conclave experience 🔥⚡️ Big shout-out to the participants and the organizers
Congrats and thanks to the organizers and the speakers. I think this day will give me a real boost. Top quality 👌
Superb organization, it was great!
A really, really cool day that reconciled me with design conferences 👌🏻👏🏻
Can’t wait for the next edition!!
It really was a great moment of sharing with you all! So refreshing. I already can’t wait for the next edition.
Merci team for gathering such an inspirational group of talented and experienced design leaders. It was a pleasant day and an honor to meet all in attendance.
Thanks to the team and the speakers. Fascinating from start to finish!
Great day 🙌 packed with learnings, and a big thank you for the transparency in the conversations. So refreshing! Congrats to the speakers, can’t wait for the next edition!
Thank you for this unforgettable experience Designshot 🫶
For a secret event, people sure talk about it a lot! And for good reason! Great organization, great talks, great encounters, great goodies, a great venue
So interesting to lift your head out of the day-to-day! Thanks again 🙌
Truly interesting talks, full of learnings! Thank you for this day of sharing
A beautiful day… 👏 Great energy… 🔥 Great encounters. To be continued 🤜🤛
Thanks for this day! 🙌 Some real keys to bring the right conversations at the right time! Top-notch organization 💪
Bravo everyone: great organization, great speakers — in short, a total success! I vote for the next ones 🤘
So much quality! Thanks, it was a true lesson…
What a crazy day! Thanks to all the speakers for such great talks!
Great conversations, top-notch conferences! Thank you for the organization!
BRAVO to the organizers for this great event! A real pleasure to have no-bullshit conversations with inspiring speakers! 🤩🚀
[Ticket]
[Admit one]
December 3–4Paris
Book your ticket
December 3–4, Paris. A closed-door conference for design leaders — two rooms, few seats.
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Who is the Conclave for?
For the people who carry design inside their company: Design Managers, Leads, Heads of Design, Directors, VPs. Every application is reviewed individually — that's what keeps the room a room of peers.
Why are seats limited?
Because the quality of the conversations depends on the format. Two rooms, few seats: enough people to meet other design leaderships, few enough that everyone actually talks.
Are the talks recorded?
No. Nothing is filmed, nothing is published. What's said at the Conclave stays in the room — not under NDA, as a matter of principle: it's what lets speakers talk without the corporate filter.
How does the application work?
You fill in the form, we review every profile. If we have questions, we'll reach out for a short conversation. If your profile is a match, you receive a secure Stripe payment link to confirm your seat.
Can my company pay for my seat?
Yes. An invoice in your company's name is issued with the payment.
Can I cancel my seat?
Yes — cancellation is free up to 72 hours before the event. Past that point we can no longer refund: catering and venue commitments are already made.
Where does it take place?
In Paris. The exact venue is shared with confirmed participants.
