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

August, 2022

Where

London

Spots available

10 (out of 20)

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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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 culture of innovation
How to measure the impact of design
Corporate innovation best practices
Latest trends and new technologies

Programme Includes

WORKSHOPS & OFFICE VISITS

We will immerse you into London tech and innovation 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

You’ll be able to visit secret London spots, view the city from the top of a skyscraper; visit the most exciting exhibitions of the year; and you’ll discover where London’s creative community spends their free time. In addition, you’ll get recommendations to guide your own explorations, with tips on the best places to eat, drink and relax in capital of Great Britain.

DINNER & NETWORKING

Learning is not just about the content, but it's about the context and connections. This is why we've planned various activities to give an opportunity for the cohort to connect and exchange experiences.

SCHEDULE

Tuesday | 5:00-8:00 pm

Wednesday | 10 am-6 pm

Morning Guest

The first activity of the day includes an informal talk from one of our amazing industry experts. 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 branding industry.

Morning Session

We will travel to a company's office or creative working space for a lecture, fire-side chat or a workshop from 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 one of London's creative areas.

Afternoon session

It is the last learning 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.

Thursday | 10 am-6 pm

Morning Guest

Similar to the previous day, we'll start the day with an informal talk from one of our amazing industry experts. 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 branding industry.

Morning Session

We will then travel to a company's office or creative working space for a lecture, fire-side chat or a workshop from 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 one of London's creative areas.

Afternoon session

It is the last learning 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.

Friday | 10 am-8 pm

Morning Guest

Same as the day before, we'll start with an informal talk from one of our amazing industry experts. 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 branding industry.

Morning Session

We will travel to a company's office or creative working space for a lecture, fire-side chat or a workshop from 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 one of London's creative areas.

Insights Summary

To make sure we all digest everything we've learnt throughout these intense 4 days, our team will facilitate a structured session, where you will be able to exchange insights and discuss learnings through the lens of each other's professional experience.

Final Party, Certificate Ceremony and Networking

At the end of this intensive week, we are hosting a party for all participants, with lecturers, special guests and people from the industry. After presenting certificates to each participant, we’ll have some drinks and a party. It’s a great opportunity for everyone to get useful contacts, be introduced and just enjoy the company of inspiring and successful people.

Saturday-Sunday | Self-paced

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

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

In-Resort CX Manager at Holiday Club Resorts

Harri is a design thinker and business developer with the goal of designing meaningful concepts that have a positive impact on people’s lives. Previously, he has worked as the Service Design Director at Kuudes agency and before that at OP Financial Group, where he had a team of 22 service designers – maybe the biggest in-house team in Finland at the time. He speaks frequently about design and customer experience in different kinds 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 2 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
Premier Inn
Select London City Old Street

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