Nestled within Valencia's prestigious marina, our conference venue stands as a beacon of technological value, surrounded by the region's leading technology companies. Experience the synergy of innovation and natural beauty overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Location

Indulge in a culinary journey through the finest delicacies the region has to offer, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Mediterranean. Your conference ticket includes all the flavors you’ll savor while connecting with fellow digital leaders.

Food experience & connections

Embark on a captivating sailing tour on Friday 13th to explore the surroundings of La Marina from a fresh perspective. Witness the beauty of Valencia's coastline as you sail through its pure waters in our short sailing trips leaving every hour from the harbor.

Sailing Tours

Whether you're interested in history or simply enjoying the seaside, Valencia offers something for everyone. Explore Valencia's rich history and architectural wonders by strolling through the cobbled streets of the Old Town and experiencing the vibrant contrasts of Barrio del Carmen. Wander along the Mediterranean coast, taking in the scenic shoreline. Uncover hidden gems and new spots by immersing yourself in our sightseeing experiences.

Sightseeing

Valencia’s lively atmosphere will serve as the perfect environment for forging lasting connections and meaningful relationships. Take advantage of the numerous networking opportunities planned throughout the conference, providing spaces to exchange ideas, insights, and experiences with like-minded professionals from around the globe. Embrace the chance to collaborate, learn from others, and broaden your professional network in this vibrant setting.

Networking

Join us for vibrant get-togethers that promise to ignite creativity and foster the birth of disruptive ideas in the digital world. Celebrate in the lively atmosphere, engage in stimulating conversations, and come out inspired to drive change in your respective fields.

Parties

The ultimate gathering will be our exclusive cocktail dinner on Friday 13th set against the stunning Marina at sundown. Base One (Zeus/Sesame) will receive top industry representatives for an intimate and special get-together.

Cocktail Dinner

An array of immersive activities awaits you, where innovation merges seamlessly with the charm of the Mediterranean, fostering creativity and inspiration.


                Talks, networking, activities, and parties. Learn from global influential leaders, connect with like-minded peers, and shape the future of the digital industry.
            

An intimate gathering crafted by and for Digital Founders & Leaders in the Mediterranean city of Valencia. Join us to discover how modern technologies are reshaping the digital industry through engaging case studies and the latest trends. Let's examine their implications on design, technology, and strategic practices.
 In addition to engaging discussions, this event will feature a robust networking opportunity where influential industry leaders will gather to discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence. Together, let's navigate these complexities and opportunities, shaping a collective vision for our future.

Talks, networking, activities, and parties. Learn from global influential leaders, connect with like-minded peers, and shape the future of the digital industry.

An intimate gathering crafted by and for Digital Founders & Leaders in the Mediterranean city of Valencia. Join us to discover how modern technologies are reshaping the digital industry through engaging case studies and the latest trends. Let's examine their implications on design, technology, and strategic practices.
 In addition to engaging discussions, this event will feature a robust networking opportunity where influential industry leaders will gather to discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence. Together, let's navigate these complexities and opportunities, shaping a collective vision for our future.

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Talks, networking, activities, and parties. Learn from global experts, connect with like-minded peers, and shape the future of the digital development industry.

An Inspiring Experience

How can your digital agency or product team stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world dominated by AI and cutting-edge technology? 
 Join Jonas as he shares strategic approaches for building effective R&D and innovation teams. Learn how Taikonauten leads in product trends, integrating user-centered design with advanced innovations. Jonas will delve into how design thinking serves as a powerful method for problem-solving, beyond just the use of tools like Figma. He will provide insights into methodologies that transform emerging tech potentials into practical applications, addressing complex challenges and identifying opportunities. Understand how to foster a culture of innovation within your team, leveraging modern technologies to shape a forward-thinking future. Equip your agency or product team to navigate and capitalize on the complexities of the digital landscape with expertise and vision.

Building the Future of Product Design: Establishing R&D and Innovation Teams

Taikonauten

Jonas Lempa

Join Zhenya as she dives into the process of concepting and idea generation that drives comprehensive work. This session will explore the refined approaches behind developing standout concepts for clients across diverse industries and company sizes. In this talk, Zhenya will share insights, techniques, and proven strategies that fuel the creative process—from generating initial ideas to refining them into the final product.

Coloring outside the lines

Synchronized Studio

Zhenya Rynzhuk

Pablo will share his experience designing AI-powered tools. We’ll look at key UI/UX patterns that help users interact with AI in a natural way—going beyond just using a chatbot. We’ll learn about simple and effective flows that make AI features easy to use. This talk is for designers who want to make AI tools more user-friendly and bridge the gap between humans and the little robots powering our apps.

UX Patterns for AI Design

Musho & Lummi

Pablo Stanley


                        As expertise becomes more accessible and technology empowers individuals, the need for genuine human connection is more important than ever. While technology enables us to achieve amazing things, we often sacrifice the human touch that is crucial to our success. In this talk, I’ll discuss how modern digital agencies can excel by prioritizing human relationships and fostering close connections with clients and team members.
                        Drawing from my 15 years of experience leading operations at Locomotive, I’ll offer practical tips on building deeper connections and developing a successful, human-centric agency.
                    

Human-Centered Growth: The Future of Small Teams

Locomotive

Jean-François Chainé

As a multidisciplinary designer, I have had the privilege of immersing myself in both product design and the visual/brand design fields. The development of AI has been involved in different stages in these two fields. 
 In Product Design, AI primarily facilitates the development phase by bridging the gap between design concepts and final implementation (providing examples i.e. design tool translate design elements to code, Squarespace AI generate content for website publish readiness, etc.); in Visual Design, AI plays a pivotal role in the initial discovery phase. It empowers designers to draw inspiration from extensive datasets, and even iterates brainstorming ideas with visualization that virtually collaborated from global creative talents (providing examples i.e. my own creative process and the AI tools I use). 
 Whether enhancing the efficiency of product design or enriching the exploration of visual design, AI liberates designers from a purely production-oriented mindset. It transforms the creative process, enabling designers to channel their creativity towards inspiration and innovation.

How AI makes changes to the creative process in digital design, and shifts digital designers’ focus from production to inspiration

Robinhood

Athena Tian

In this talk, we’ll explore the key moments that have shaped our studio’s journey, from our origins to where we stand today. We'll share insights on how we attract the right clients and projects, outlining our evolving creative process that emphasizes originality and craftsmanship, especially in an era of AI and instant creative satisfaction. Through case studies, we’ll showcase how we continuously adapt to new briefs and technological advancements while staying true to our ever-evolving, hands-on approach.

Our (Im)Perfect Process

Unseen Studio

Nathan Riley

How does a game dev competition compare to a startup? The high stakes, the shared passion, the blood, sweat, and tears are not that different from one to another. What makes a small team thrive in such a situation? 
 In this talk, you'll discover how to harness these dynamics to make your small team achieve outsized results. From practical processes to turning constraints into opportunities, you'll walk away with actionable insights to elevate your team's performance, no matter the size.

Small teams, supercharged

Opal

Claudio Guglieri

Side projects practice at Obys: how we came to use it; what role side projects play in our life as an agency; keeping track of the statistics of the side projects and the mistakes we make during their creation; and what the clients think about it. The stories behind creating side projects include AIM – AI Museum of Kharkiv Modernism, Grids, Typography Principles, The Message to Ukraine, etc.

Side projects: how to inspire millions, creating what you love.

Obys Agency

Olha Olianishyna

In this talk, I delve into the rewarding journey of being a one-person company. I share my experiences of valuing staying small, profitable, and deeply connected to the day-to-day details over the conventional push for scalability. It's a tale of personal discovery, unexpected joys, and defining success on my own terms.

Party of One: the beauty of Solopreneurship

Moonlearning

Christine Vallaure

In this talk, we'll delve into how the commercial design agency model is navigating turbulent times due to factors such as commoditization, AI, the devaluation of UX, and many others.

Navigating Uncertainty: Design Agencies in Flux

Hanzo

Diego Blanco

Tom Anderson

What used to be a simple interface between body and machine is now a complex, ever-changing entity with an exponentially growing scale. The influence of AI on how we view the world is becoming increasingly evident as it reaches every aspect of our lives. In this talk, we’ll take a look at how AI is changing our perceptions of ourselves and the environment. With my personal experience, I will dive into the social and psychological effects of this shift, which will lead us to talk about how important it is to create a digital space where people feel safe being themselves and where they can develop positive relationships with technology.

The Mediated Self: How AI is Creating an Ambiguous Border Between Perception and Reality

Together

Mariana Pedroza

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, the role of web developers and designers has evolved. Is it still just about creating pages, designing brand books, or setting up design systems? Not anymore. As companies are tasked with doing more with less, your value goes beyond producing static web pages. You are now the architect of a website’s DNA—building a foundation that allows the brand to express itself consistently and adapt over time. 
 In this session, Sadek Drobi, CEO of Prismic, will share insights gained from working with hundreds of thousands of clients. He will explain how to create a publishing experience that empowers teams to scale their websites without losing brand coherence. He will then open a perspective to the imminent future where concepts like Slices, brand books and brand voice guides are going to enable GenAI for brands websites —just as DNA allows dynamic yet coherent expression in the natural world. Learn how to future-proof your website and ensure it continues to grow and evolve while staying true to its core identity.

Build the DNA of an Ever-Growing Website

Prismic

Sadek Drobi

What’s happening beyond AI? In an era marked by detoxing from dopamine, the loss of third spaces, information overload and polycrises, the need to build communities outside of screens is growing more than ever. 
 Will we craft these experiences to strengthen our connections with each other and our surroundings? Or will we persist in the habits we have established with screens? This talk reflects on how the increasing use of AI and other technologies is affecting our behaviours and what we, as designers, can do about it.

The rise of communities in the age of AI

Independent

Eva Sánchez Clemente

With the advancements in AI, we now can leverage the synergy of creativity and technology, reshaping our ways of thinking, working, and innovating. This allows us to unlock doors to achievements that were once beyond reach, effectively redefining and extending our boundaries.

Redefining Mindset with AI

Code d'azure

Liva Grinberga

"The Future of the Digital Industry with the Emergence of AI"

Adoratorio

Filippo Cipriani

Non-Linear Studio

Quintin Lodge

Huge

Trista Yard

In this talk, we explore how we can use the power of Animation to elevate digital products and experiences. By understanding the use of simple animation techniques, we can trigger dopamine, empathy and a whole array of emotions in our users. Together we will look at how some leading brands use these very techniques to leave their competition in the rear view mirror.

Animate to captivate

Kingdom of Something

Maxwell Reed

Ryan will introduce Motiff's custom-trained LLM in the UI domain and how specific AI capabilities are helping Motiff develop new AI features. These features include using AI to revolutionize design system practices and directly generate UI. Motiff, launched in GA this June, aims to reshape professional UI tools with AI. This talk is for designers interested in AI and eager to learn about the significant changes AI can bring to UI design.

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