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Ready to see through different eyes? Step into the spotlight at the Design Thinking Conference, where empathy takes center stage! Join us for two stimulating days to immerse yourself in an Act like never before, with experts, through one-of-a-kind experiences.

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October 10 & 11 2024 at the Tobacco Theatre

This is not your ordinary conference! It’s an immersive experience where you’ll connect with 150+ industry leaders, explore cutting-edge ideas, and discover the innovative spirit that drives the world of Design Thinking. Featuring a line-up of expert speakers, published authors, and renowned professors, this is an event you do not want to miss. Explore a variety of topics such as experimentation, empathy in law, empowering trust, resilience after failure, and much more. Connect with fellow academics and creative minds from around the world, sharing this experience with a truly global audience.

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“Empathy changes the experience of the designer in ways even more profound than it does those we design for.”

Jeanne Liedtka

Voice of the crowd: Adam StJohn Lawrence

DT Conference: Sign up today and be part of an exciting new era!

Jessica den Outer "Empathy in Law: Rights of Nature"

Tim de Zeeuw & Juri Hoedemakers "The tools of a Court-Jester"

Our Programme: experience an immersive conference like no other

Wina Smeenk on Co-design "How are you designing?"

Willem Stortelder "Love, Fear & Pregnancy"

“Empathy is the most difficult form of thought and emotion, yet the most progressive – it is the founder of communities and the leader in cultural compassion.”

LAUREN CURRIE

“Design Thinking is not just for products; I use it to enhance how we connect and interact with each other. “

Julie Harris

Patrick Marcelissen "Beyond Perception"

Prof. Jeanne Liedtka "Experimentation: From Imagination to Reality"

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Master of Ceremonies: Prof. Olga V. Lehmann

“Empathy is the most powerful force that makes us human and one. Designing from a place of empathy elevates the human experience.”

Dr. Puleng Makhoalibe

Amsterdam: the vibrant, creative atmosphere for the conference

“Empathy at its core is about allowing yourself to recognize the human being in the others, no matter who they are.”

Fleur Ravensbergen

Tim Vreugdenhill "Connecting spiritual wisdom to business"

Patrick Willer "Anthroposphere - Co-creating the future"

P.h.D Fieke Sluijs "Staying with the trouble: mold it, peel it, squeeze it."

Jens Broetzmann on the secret to success "Don't push me!"

Maaike Mintjes "I wish…"

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The venue: Introducing the Historic Tobacco Theatre

"Showing empathy means having guts. Guts to look beyond what you see in front of you. To be open to the vulnerabilities of each other. And your own.”

Roos Schlikker

Rogier Bak: "Failing Forward - a Comedy Journey"

Colin Skelton "Extended Minds, Talking Heads and Thinking Walks"

Don't miss out on our Online Q&A Design Thinking Conference 2024

Margot Bloomstein "Empowering Trust within Brands"

Sterre van der Laken "Box of Lies: Navigating Trust and Innovation in Corporate Environments"

Julie Harris "Rewiring Innovation One Mind at a Time"

Claudia Mayer "How deep is your empathy?"

Mimp Jiamton "Flag your identity"

“Empathy changes the experience of the designer in ways even more profound than it does those we design for.”

Jeanne Liedtka

Single-Day Tickets Now Available!

Learn more about the programme

DT Conference: Sign up today and be part of an exciting new era!

"Showing empathy means having guts. Guts to look beyond what you see in front of you. To be open to the vulnerabilities of each other. And your own.”

Roos Schlikker

“Empathy is the most powerful force that makes us human and one. Designing from a place of empathy elevates the human experience.”

Dr. Puleng Makhoalibe

Tim de Zeeuw & Juri Hoedemakers "The tools of a Court-Jester"

Colin Skelton "Extended Minds, Talking Heads and Thinking Walks"

“Empathy at its core is about allowing yourself to recognize the human being in the others, no matter who they are.”

Fleur Ravensbergen

Wina Smeenk on Co-design "How are you designing?"

Margot Bloomstein "Empowering Trust within Brands"

Patrick Willer "Anthroposphere - Co-creating the future"

“Empathy is the most difficult form of thought and emotion, yet the most progressive – it is the founder of communities and the leader in cultural compassion.”

LAUREN CURRIE

Julie Harris "Rewiring Innovation One Mind at a Time"

Jens Broetzmann on the secret to success "Don't push me!"

Patrick Marcelissen "Beyond Perception"

Mimp Jiamton "Flag your identity"

Prof. Jeanne Liedtka "Experimentation: From Imagination to Reality"

Voice of the crowd: Adam StJohn Lawrence

The venue: Introducing the Historic Tobacco Theatre

Master of Ceremonies: Prof. Olga V. Lehmann

Jessica den Outer "Empathy in Law: Rights of Nature"

Rogier Bak: "Failing Forward - a Comedy Journey"

Amsterdam: the vibrant, creative atmosphere for the conference

Our Programme: experience an immersive conference like no other

Don't miss out on our Online Q&A Design Thinking Conference 2024

Tim Vreugdenhill "Connecting spiritual wisdom to business"

Willem Stortelder "Love, Fear & Pregnancy"

Sterre van der Laken "Box of Lies: Navigating Trust and Innovation in Corporate Environments"

P.h.D Fieke Sluijs "Staying with the trouble: mold it, peel it, squeeze it."

“Design Thinking is not just for products; I use it to enhance how we connect and interact with each other. “

Julie Harris

Claudia Mayer "How deep is your empathy?"

Maaike Mintjes "I wish…"

“Empathy changes the experience of the designer in ways even more profound than it does those we design for.”

Jeanne Liedtka

Prof. Jeanne Liedtka "Experimentation: From Imagination to Reality"

Single-Day Tickets Now Available!

Voice of the crowd: Adam StJohn Lawrence

Learn more about the programme

The venue: Introducing the Historic Tobacco Theatre

DT Conference: Sign up today and be part of an exciting new era!

Master of Ceremonies: Prof. Olga V. Lehmann

"Showing empathy means having guts. Guts to look beyond what you see in front of you. To be open to the vulnerabilities of each other. And your own.”

Roos Schlikker

Jessica den Outer "Empathy in Law: Rights of Nature"

“Empathy is the most powerful force that makes us human and one. Designing from a place of empathy elevates the human experience.”

Dr. Puleng Makhoalibe

Rogier Bak: "Failing Forward - a Comedy Journey"

Tim de Zeeuw & Juri Hoedemakers "The tools of a Court-Jester"

Amsterdam: the vibrant, creative atmosphere for the conference

Colin Skelton "Extended Minds, Talking Heads and Thinking Walks"

Our Programme: experience an immersive conference like no other

“Empathy at its core is about allowing yourself to recognize the human being in the others, no matter who they are.”

Fleur Ravensbergen

Don't miss out on our Online Q&A Design Thinking Conference 2024

Wina Smeenk on Co-design "How are you designing?"

Tim Vreugdenhill "Connecting spiritual wisdom to business"

Margot Bloomstein "Empowering Trust within Brands"

Willem Stortelder "Love, Fear & Pregnancy"

Patrick Willer "Anthroposphere - Co-creating the future"

Sterre van der Laken "Box of Lies: Navigating Trust and Innovation in Corporate Environments"

“Empathy is the most difficult form of thought and emotion, yet the most progressive – it is the founder of communities and the leader in cultural compassion.”

LAUREN CURRIE

P.h.D Fieke Sluijs "Staying with the trouble: mold it, peel it, squeeze it."

Julie Harris "Rewiring Innovation One Mind at a Time"

“Design Thinking is not just for products; I use it to enhance how we connect and interact with each other. “

Julie Harris