Events & Training

Whether junior designer or design leader, account handler or MD everyone benefits from fresh perspective, knowledge-share, new insights and debate.

Our events and training courses are renowned within the industry for their quality, relevance and proven capability to boost the confidence and performance of individuals and teams.

From lively networking events to skills development workshops, from in-depth business growth programmes to stimulating round-tables, our extensive range of events and training has something to offer every member of your team, across all roles and levels within your business.

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Browse our Events & Training Calendar below. 

 

You can also access our online learning platform, the DBA Design Business Academy, to see what design-industry specific training we have coming up and book for you and your team. DBA members receive discounts of 40% on the standard prices.

 

Couldn’t join us for one of our webinars? DBA members can browse and watch all past webinar recordings in our webinar gallery.

 

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Get in touch with us at bookings@dba.org.uk if you have any queries.

 

DBA AGM & In Focus Launch 2026


Join us live online from 1.30pm - 3pm BST on Thursday 17 September for the launch of the DBA In Focus Report 2026 and the DBA's Annual General Meeting. Sign up to ensure you get your voting information ahead of time. Exclusively for DBA Members.

Date: 17/09/2026



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DBA Online Learning | Marketing your Design Business


Focus your attention on the right marketing tactics and stand out from the crowd. Understand marketing best practice for design businesses with DBA Expert Lucy Mann in this 3-part online course taking place from 10.30am - 12pm BST on Tuesday 22, Thursday 24 and Tuesday 29 September.

Date: 22/09/2026



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DBA Online Learning | Powerful Presentations


Build your skills and confidence to deliver more powerful and effective presentations, both online and in-person, that get the results you need with this two-part course. Join Catherine Allison at 10.30am - 12pm BST on Thursday 1 and Thursday 8 October.

Date: 01/10/2026



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DBA Online Learning | Developing a Pipeline and Generating Leads


Sharpen your proposition, hone your approach and embed the right processes to grow new opportunities. Join Rebecca Lalonde online at 10.30am - 12pm BST on Tuesday 6 October.

Date: 06/10/2026



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DBA Online Learning | Developing New Business and Growing Revenues Bundle | Autumn 2026


Sharpen your new business techniques with three 90-minute modules and get serious about growing your profits, portfolio, and team morale. The three sessions take place over four weeks at 10.30am - 12pm on Tuesday 6 October, Tuesday 20 October and Tuesday 3 November. Book all three and save.

Date: 06/10/2026



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DBA Online Learning | Project Management


In two in-depth online sessions focused on practical learning, we will share a best practice approach to project management you can apply to projects of any size, virtually or in person, as well as methods and techniques to juggle multiple projects without dropping the ball. Join Trish Thurley at 10.30am - 12pm BST on Tuesday 13 and Thursday 15 October.

Date: 13/10/2026



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DBA Online Learning | Closing with Confidence


Turn your prospects into projects by closing more deals. Join Nicky Rinks at 10.30am - 12pm BST on 20 October.

Date: 20/10/2026



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DBA Online Learning | Websites with Impact


Your agency website is where prospects come to discover more about your business. Join Jonathan Kirk online at 10.30am - 12pm BST on Thursday 22 October to discover exclusive knowledge gained from the latest 'What Clients Think' Report.

Date: 22/10/2026



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DBA Online Learning | Growing Existing Clients and Referrals


Maximise the potential of your existing client relationships with some inspiration, confidence and tried and tested processes. Join Lucy Mann online at 10.30am - 12pm GMT on Tuesday 3 November.

Date: 03/11/2026



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DBA Online Learning | Gravitas and Influence


Develop your personal gravitas and communicate with greater confidence, influence and authority to transform your presence as a leader. Join Catherine Allison at 10.30am - 12pm BST on Thursday 12 November.

Date: 12/11/2026



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