Design Thinking & innovation Week

An immersive programme for creative entrepreneurs, innovation directors and business owners – introducing you to London's most innovative businesses and uncovering the latest approaches to design thinking and innovation.

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When

June 01-04, 2021

Where

London

Spots available

30 (out of 30)

Cost

£2,200

Subject to 20% VAT; if you are paying as an individual living in Europe, UK or if you are a UK business

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Programme structure
Speakers
Cost & Accommodation
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Programme structure

Programme structure
Speakers
Cost & Accommodation
Reviews

Every day will consist of keynote presentations, case studies, roundtable discussions and visits to the top companies who adopted the human-centered approach, where you will meet the teams behind their latest research and innovation. Some people call our format a 'design safari', some say it's a VIP behind-the-scenes experience or a research trip. During the week you will also explore the latest trends and discoveries in virtual reality, artificial intelligence, sustainability and future of technologies. You will learn about the latest innovation methodologies, and best tools for product and business management – and have the opportunity to ask any questions in an informal atmosphere.

All lectures and workshops will take place in the actual agencies giving participants a better context of the topic. This programme is designed to give you inspiration and tools for your work, to help you get an expert opinion on your current projects, and keep you up-to-date with the latest trends in the industry.

Who attends this programme

CEOs, CIOs and business owners
heads of design and innovation departments
product managers and team leaders
service and experience designers
UX researchers
innovators and trendsetters

What you will learn

What methodologies and processes companies use to create new products and services
How to create a customer-obsessed culture
How to measure the impact of design
Corporate innovation best practices
Mistakes companies make when conducting research on the global scale
Best practices in startup ecosystems and corporate incubators
How we can consider the intended and unintended consequences of our products
Latest trends and new technologies

Programme structure

Morning session

It is the first session of the day, it will take the form of a lecture, fire-side chat or a workshop in one of London's top companies.

Lunch break

Between the morning and afternoon sessions we will have a short break when you will have an opportunity to have lunch and enjoy the surroundings of the day programme locations.

Afternoon session

It is the second session of the day, where you will have a chance to visit another top London agency and listen to their team revealing tools and methodologies they use in everyday work.

Debrief and the city

After a long day of absorbing new ways of working, innovating and creative thinking we will debrief the content of the day to better organise them in our minds. This activity will be short and engaging and it will take place straight after the afternoon session in locations that we can then visit as cultural and social activities such as museums, galleries, event spaces or bars.

Morning guest

The first activity of the day includes an informal talk to activate the brain and body to receive the creative stimuli of the day. You will interact with other participants, share your ideas, experiences and expectation for the day and meet local professionals to get to know more about the backstage of the innovation industry.

Week Schedule

WORKSHOPS & OFFICE VISITS

We will immerse you into London tech and creative industry, by connecting you with the most influential people in the industry and taking you to the offices of leading UK companies. Each speaker will share their own insights and will be able to answer any questions you might have. By having only 30 participants on this programme, we make sure that each of you will get the most out of this experience.

VISITS TO THE BEST LONDON SPOTS

FINAL PARTY

98% of the participants find that Future London Academy programme was valuable for their experience.

I would highly recommend. I learned a lot and got a very special experience. Mo was an excellent advisor. And Ekaterina and Emma made the group felt like a small family.

Janet Caroo

Managing Director at UWI

Really enjoyed the variety and calibre of the speakers. Needless to say that the organisation was spotless. Would recommend to anyone who is working or interested in innovation.

Kristina Brjazgunova

Business Designer at YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP

I would highly recommend. I learned a lot and got a very special experience. Mo was an excellent advisor. And Ekaterina and Emma made the group felt like a small family.

Janet Caroo

Managing Director at UWI

Really enjoyed the variety and calibre of the speakers. Needless to say that the organisation was spotless. Would recommend to anyone who is working or interested in innovation.

Kristina Brjazgunova

Business Designer at YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP

I would highly recommend. I learned a lot and got a very special experience. Mo was an excellent advisor. And Ekaterina and Emma made the group felt like a small family.

Janet Caroo

Managing Director at UWI

Really enjoyed the variety and calibre of the speakers. Needless to say that the organisation was spotless. Would recommend to anyone who is working or interested in innovation.

Kristina Brjazgunova

Business Designer at YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP

2020 COURSE SPEAKERS INCLUDED

Spotless

Too Good To Go

BT

intO

McKinsey & Company

Seen Displays

Futurice

Tom Castle

Head of UK Advisory

“Data is the new oil’, or so the saying goes. We hear a lot about the value of data in organisations, we also hear a lot about the ethics and implications for its misuse and challenges getting positive ROI. Futurice introduces tools and frameworks to help their clients get their heads around this new data dynamic and better explore opportunities for data and AI in their business.

Wayra

Sandeep Raithatha

Head of Engagement

Wayra's Head of Engagement is passionate about championing start-up innovation into corporates. Wayra is a world-leading start-up accelerator programme powered by Telefonica. Since 2012, it has helped more than 160 British and Irish start-ups take their businesses to the next level, helping them raise over $150m in third-party funding. Sandeep explains how companies can create startup ecosystems that will deliver real commercial value.

Doteveryone

Sam Brown

Programme Lead

Doteveryone is the responsible technology think tank, fighting for better tech, for everyone. Responsible innovation is at the core of their practice. Sam Brown leads a highly interactive workshop where participants will carry out Doteveryone's new agile practice that encourages participants to take a values-driven approach to product design and consider the intended and unintended consequences of their products.

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Deliveroo

Lydia Howland

Head of Research

Deliveroo is an app that over five years has transformed the way consumers use food delivery; ensuring that they have access to the best of the food-scene, no matter where they live. How is it possible to deliver consistent user experiences in global markets? Lydia Howland from Deliveroo's Experience Team shares how they approach the challenge of scaling consistency in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Programme curators

Ekaterina Solomeina

designer, innovator and a TEDx speaker

Ekaterina is a designer, innovator and a TEDx speaker. For the past 14 years, Ekaterina has worked with the top design and innovation companies around the world Coca-Cola, Versace, Samsung, IBM and Microsoft helping to grow brands, developing design teams and creating new digital products.

Harri Nieminen

Service Design Director at Kuudes

Harri is the Service Design Director at Kuudes designing meaningful concepts that have a positive impact on people’s lives. Previously he worked at OP Financial Group, where he had a team of 22 service designers – maybe the biggest in-house team in Finland. He speaks frequently about design and customer experience in different kind of events and is active on social media.

PROGRAMME
COST
AND ACCOMMODATION

£2,200

Subject to 20% VAT; if you are paying as an individual living in Europe, UK or if you are a UK business.

Price includes:

all talks, office visits, discussions and workshops
exhibition entries and planned cultural activities during the programme
party/networking event at the end of the week
certificates

Price doesn't include banks transfer fees, food, travel, visa, accommodation or any other extra expenses.

We recommend staying in the Shoreditch area, as most of the sessions will be held there. It's the most creative part of London, so there will be a lot to see as well. Nearest tube stations is Old Street.
We partnered with 3 great hotels to give you the best deals, please use the links below:

M by Montcalm
Select: London Shoreditch Tech City or Royal London House
Ace Hotel
Enter code for discount: FUTURELNDN
Premier Inn
Select London City Old Street

You can also use our partner NuBreed Hotels who have secured exclusive rates for Future London Academy delegates.

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