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.

 

The Design Effect


Uncovering design’s role in a changing world – talks, debates, case studies and dinner discussions that will shift and shape your thinking. A day that asks you to look deeper. Tuesday 10 March | Iconic Central London Venue | 13:30-22:30

Date: 10/03/2026



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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 from 10.30am - 12pm GMT on Thursday 19 and Tuesday 24 March.

Date: 19/03/2026



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DBA Online Learning | Closing with Confidence


Turn your prospects into projects by closing more deals. A fast-paced, practical and interactive 90-minute workshop from 10.30am - 12pm GMT on Thursday 26 March.

Date: 26/03/2026



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HR Webinars, free and accessible to DBA members


As part of your DBA membership you are able to access our HR and employment law partner, Croner's schedule of webinars. View the schedule and register your place.

Date: 01/04/2026



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DBA Webinar | Official launch of the 2026 What Clients Think Report


Join Up to the Light's Jonathan Kirk and the DBA's Adam Fennelow as they explore the report’s unparalleled insights directly from 700 clients. Online, Tuesday 14 April 1.30 - 3pm BST.

Date: 14/04/2026



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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 in this energising 90-minute workshop from 10.30am - 12pm BST on Thursday 16 April.

Date: 16/04/2026



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DBA Online Learning | World Class Client Service


Great client service will put your business ahead of the competition. Discover what clients need and how you can meet and exceed expectations with Jonathan Kirk in this two-part course from 10.30am - 12pm BST on Tuesday 21 and Thursday 23 April.

Date: 21/04/2026



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DBA Online Learning | Negotiating and Engaging with Procurement


Demystify procurement’s role in the new business process at this enlightening 90-minute workshop with DBA Expert and Founder of A Better View, John Gleason. Shift your perspective and turn negotiating and engaging with procurement into an opportunity from 10.30am - 12pm BST on Tuesday 28 April.

Date: 28/04/2026



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DBA Online Learning | Managing Your Time


Spring clean your calendar and set yourself up for optimum productivity by attending this lively online workshop from 10.30am - 12pm BST on Thursday 7 May.

Date: 07/05/2026



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DBA Online Learning | Winning Pitches


Shape a story your audience believes in and win more of the work you’re best placed to deliver with this two-part online workshop from 10.30am - 12pm BST on Tuesday 12 and Thursday 14 May.

Date: 12/05/2026



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