December 3–4, 2026Paris
The format5th edition50 seatsDesign leaders only1 day, 1 dinner

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.

CarrefourSanofiFrance TVSchneider ElectricCanal+MAIFBpifranceShineSpendeskOrangeBeYsOuest FranceEuropcarScalewayLe MondeKPMGCrédit AgricoleAmerican Express Global Business TravelDINUML'OréalFinaryLumAppsQontoRCAWinamaxDoctolibLeboncoinMichelinPennylaneBouygues TelecomL'olivier AssuranceRenault DigitalTF1Aviv GroupDedalusDustDeezerMateraPrestaShopAir FranceCdiscountOddo BHFBPCEBedrock StreamingBNP ParibasSociété GénéraleCriteoBrevoThalesLa RedouteAXA
CarrefourSanofiFrance TVSchneider ElectricCanal+MAIFBpifranceShineSpendeskOrangeBeYsOuest FranceEuropcarScalewayLe MondeKPMGCrédit AgricoleAmerican Express Global Business TravelDINUML'OréalFinaryLumAppsQontoRCAWinamaxDoctolibLeboncoinMichelinPennylaneBouygues TelecomL'olivier AssuranceRenault DigitalTF1Aviv GroupDedalusDustDeezerMateraPrestaShopAir FranceCdiscountOddo BHFBPCEBedrock StreamingBNP ParibasSociété GénéraleCriteoBrevoThalesLa RedouteAXA

[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.

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the circle?

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Conclave starts in:

145Days
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05Hours
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17Mins
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05Secs

[Awards]

The Design Codex Awards

Applications open

Three distinctions, revealed during the Conclave.

Discover the awards
I

Design Organization of the Year

For the company whose design organization moved the whole business forward — structure, craft and influence, judged as one.

II

Design Leadership Excellence

For a leader whose way of leading design — the standards set, the teams built — stands as a reference among peers.

III

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
Julien ClémentGlobal Head of Design Digital — Carrefour
Congrats and thanks to the organizers and the speakers. I think this day will give me a real boost. Top quality 👌
Gabriel GhnassiaVP Design — Scaleway
Superb organization, it was great!
Didier BouletChief Design Officer — Thales
A really, really cool day that reconciled me with design conferences 👌🏻👏🏻
Pierrick ThébaultVP Design — Shine
Can’t wait for the next edition!!
Sarah LacroixGlobal Head of Product Design — Criteo
It really was a great moment of sharing with you all! So refreshing. I already can’t wait for the next edition.
Jean-Baptiste KaloyaVP, Product Design & Research — Bpifrance
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.
Jesse AlvarezHead of Consumer Experience — Sanofi
Thanks to the team and the speakers. Fascinating from start to finish!
Norman WozniakHead of Design — Direction du numérique des Ministères Sociaux
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!
Adrien GomarHead of Design — L’Oréal
Thank you for this unforgettable experience Designshot 🫶
Quentin Brière BordierHead of Design — Cdiscount
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
Eric HetroyHead of Design — AXA
So interesting to lift your head out of the day-to-day! Thanks again 🙌
Loïc GuayUX Director — Brevo
Truly interesting talks, full of learnings! Thank you for this day of sharing
Coralie MassaSenior Manager UX — Amex GBT
A beautiful day… 👏 Great energy… 🔥 Great encounters. To be continued 🤜🤛
Jérôme Galloyer LandryBusiness Partner Design — Orange
Thanks for this day! 🙌 Some real keys to bring the right conversations at the right time! Top-notch organization 💪
Sébastien LouapProduct Design Director — Amex GBT
Bravo everyone: great organization, great speakers — in short, a total success! I vote for the next ones 🤘
Olivia DutheilHead of Design — Crédit Agricole
So much quality! Thanks, it was a true lesson…
Guillaume GendronHead of Digital Solutions — Oddo BHF
What a crazy day! Thanks to all the speakers for such great talks!
François GuernHead of Design — Pernod Ricard
Great conversations, top-notch conferences! Thank you for the organization!
Sophie PilverdierVP Design — Prestashop
BRAVO to the organizers for this great event! A real pleasure to have no-bullshit conversations with inspiring speakers! 🤩🚀
Renaud DorizonGlobal Head of Product — La Redoute

[Ticket]

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Conclave 26
December 3–4Paris

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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.

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