This conference is ideal for leaders, educators, facilitators, and others looking to harness the power of Design Thinking to drive innovation in their organization. To participate in this conference, you must first complete the Design Thinking Certificate of Completion or the Design Thinking Practitioner certificate. This conference will deepen your expertise and provide you with the actionable insights and practical skills to lead with confidence. Register 3 or more people and get a team discount! A discount will be automatically applied at checkout. 

What makes our events different?

Academic Impressions conferences provide the opportunity for quality conversations and relationship building through both formal and informal networking opportunities in an intimate setting. Our in-depth and hands-on approach to learning provides you with actionable takeaways.

• Day 1: Monday, February 24, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (local)
• Day 2: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (local)

Meals included in registration price:

• Day 1: Breakfast, lunch, and networking reception
• Day 2: Breakfast and lunch

Sessions include:

• Design Thinking Unleashed
• Key Behaviors for Innovation
• Planning Effective Sessions
• Prototyping Sessions
• Running and Evaluating Design Thinking Sessions
• Communicating Session Outcomes
• Outcomes to Action Planning
• Designing Your Session
• Wrap-up and Next Steps

Virginia Commonwealth University
The Shift Retail Lab
1235 W Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23220