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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Timely and relevant insight from trusted experts to help you tackle your current business challenges.

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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.

 

PARK Academy Design Leadership Programme


The DBA has partnered with PARK Academy to bring you design leadership programmes in 2026 that will accelerate your design career. Mastering design orchestration will run on 11-12 June and 4 September 2026.

Date: 11/06/2026



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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 16, Thursday 18 and Tuesday 23 June.

Date: 16/06/2026



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DBA Webinar | Industry-Led Design Education within Higher Education: A Shared Vision Report Launch


In partnership with CHEAD, the DBA is launching ‘A Shared Vision for Industry-Led Design Education within Higher Education.’ Join us at 1.30pm BST on Thursday 18 June to understand what needs to change and decide the role you and your business will play.

Date: 18/06/2026



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DBA Online Learning | Building Balanced Client Partnerships


Designed for those in client-facing roles, this two-part masterclass will help you navigate the differing priorities between clients and agencies and build relationships that deliver great work. Taking place from 10.30am - 12pm BST on Thursday 25 and Tuesday 30 June.

Date: 25/06/2026



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