NOVEMBER 18-19, 2025 | TORONTO, CANADA

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SKETCH

Let's Do This Again.

FIGMA

SKETCH

Let's Do This Again.

After an unforgettable DLS 2025 in Toronto, we're doing it again this November, bringing back the bold conversations, deep connections, and leadership that’s shaping the future of our industry.

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  • 250+ Leaders

  • 12 + Sessions

  • 15+ Talks

  • 250+ Leaders

  • 2 Days

Join the Global Companies of Design Leaders

North America's Leading Design

Conference for

Leaders

2 days of programming packed with incredible, relevant and thought-provoking content for those practising leadership at any level. From newest to most-seasoned leaders, you will walk away with ideas, strategies and conversations that can shape how you lead your teams and projects.

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North America's Leading Design

Conference for

Leaders

2 days of programming packed with incredible, relevant and thought-provoking content for those practising leadership at any level. From newest to most-seasoned leaders, you will walk away with ideas, strategies and conversations that can shape how you lead your teams and projects.

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Who Spoke at

DLS 2025

(January Edition)

At our most recent Design Leadership Summit (January 2025), we welcomed an incredible lineup of speakers who shared honest insights, practical strategies, and bold visions for the future of design leadership. From global design leaders to community builders and product innovators, these voices helped make DLS 2025 one for the books.


Here’s a look at some of the brilliant minds who took the stage:

Curated for

Senior Design Leaders

Each session is crafted with the challenges and ambitions of design leaders in mind—whether you're growing a team, scaling influence, or shaping org strategy. Get ready for two immersive days of honest conversations, practical insights, and peer learning.

2 Days

A focused and thoughtfully-paced summit experience

250+ Leaders

Senior ICs, Heads of Design, Directors & VPs from across the globe

15+ Talks

Covering strategy, culture, systems, and leadership growth

15+ Speakers

From top companies like Shopify, Meta, Intuit, Figma, and more

Breakout Sessions

Unlock deeper insights beyond the stage in our breakout sessions, where you’ll connect with 15-20 peers to explore common challenges and learnings together.

Community builders first. Conference organizers second.

At the heart and soul of our conference is a team of dedicated community builders who prioritize the community i.e. you above all else.

Different content formats

Experience a rich variety of content formats, from inspiring talks and captivating keynotes to engaging panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions—ensuring a diverse and dynamic learning experience for all.

Leadership Workshops​

Experience hassle-free shopping with access to international brands with flexible payment options.

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Leaders

Are Saying

Where every pixel tells a story and every click unveils a world of innovation and imagination. From sleek and minimalist designs to vibrant.

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  • Ryan Rumsey

    Chief Executive Office

    I leave Toronto refreshed and encouraged. My greatest thanks to Preet Singh and the DesignX Community for hosting me at Design Leadership Summit this week. Their kindness and generosity are unparalleled.

  • Natasha Green

    Design Manager, Experience Design

    What an incredible two days at the DesignX Leadership Summit last week! I am so deeply grateful to this incredible community of designers and leaders. A huge thank you goes out to Preet, Aïko and the DesignX Community team of volunteers for putting together such a thoughtful, invigorating and thought provoking summit. They created a space for 250+ design leaders that was about human connection and felt more like a large gathering of like-minded friends sharing stories then a typical conference.

  • Hoi-En T.

    Creative Design Leader

    Preet, this event you brought to life was so incredible and so meaningful! I am happy that I got to be a part of it.

  • Aïko Thurlow

    Mastermind & Peer Group Expert

    Preet, thanks for creating and bringing together this brilliant and beautiful community! I hope that you're taking the time to reflect on all that you've made happen over these five years. It's HUGE!! A massive congrats and cheers to many, many more incredible Design Leadership Summits! ❤️🥳✨

  • Harmandeep Lotey

    UX Designer

    I am grateful to be part of such a purpose-driven event. Thank You, Preet Singh, for giving me this opportunity to be part of DLS 2025 as a volunteer. Feeling more inspired, motivated, and determined after this event 🙏

  • Justin Godard

    Design Director

    I spent the past weekend reflecting on the 2025 Design Leadership Summit hosted by the DesignX Community last week. The packed schedule of talks and roundtable discussions left me energized and overflowing with ideas and topics to explore further with my team and our collaborators. Congratulations to Preet and the team for organizing such a great event.

  • Lennie Lu

    Insights-Driven UX & CX Leader

    Thank you for bringing together the design community in Toronto. The conference was incredibly insightful, and I had many amazing conversations that wouldn't have happened without it 🧠

  • Umar Rehman

    Head of Design

    DLS 2025 felt less like a conference and more like a room full of sharp minds pushing each other to think deeper. The depth of conversation stood out the most. It wasn’t just about talks or frameworks. It was about the kind of questions that shift how you think. If you care about design leadership, this is where you’ll find the people asking the right questions and challenging the easy answers.

  • Hillory Summitt

    Senior Design Manager

    The conversations at DLS were in large part not only answers to these questions, but invigorating solutions to a bigger picture that ensures designers not only stand the ground despite this season of rapid change, but evolve into a necessity for every successful business. Among the speakers, Ryan Rumsey stood out with his refreshing approach on positioning design and recognizing a rational vs. relational problem to solve. These prompts feel like they encompass a main theme across the event and speakers, human connection, even in technology. Thank you Preet Singh for putting this event together, your hard work does not go unnoticed!

  • Meghan Logan

    Staff Product Designer

    I attended DLS summit in Toronto this year, 2025. I was one of the speakers. But it was much more than an opportunity just to speak. I got to meet friends, new faces, people that I have known for a long time via the Internet, never met in real life. So it was a really good opportunity to network, get to know individuals, learn new pieces of information and connect as a group.

  • 250+ Leaders

  • 12 + Sessions

  • 15+ Talks

  • 250+ Leaders

  • 2 Days

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Frequently Asked

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Everything you need to know about joining the next Design Leadership Summit.

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