Master the art of design thinking facilitation to lead with purpose, spark innovation, and transform creative ideas into impactful solutions.
Overview
Are you ready to take your design thinking skills to the next level? Join us for a transformative two-day experience at Virginia Commonwealth University, where you’ll master the techniques of design thinking facilitation. In collaboration with Academic Impressions and VCU's da Vinci Center, this conference equips you with the tools to inspire innovation, design dynamic sessions, and make a real impact within your organization.
This program is designed to empower leaders, facilitators, and educators by providing hands-on learning, real-time feedback, and practical action plans. Whether you're new to design thinking or looking to expand your expertise, this event offers everything you need to lead with confidence.
Complete Your Certification Before the Conference!
Maximize your experience by completing our self-paced Design Thinking Certificate beforehand. The certificate program includes video lessons and a workbook to help you develop empathy, ideate effectively, and bring your ideas to life through prototyping and testing.
Program Highlights
- In-Depth Learning from Experts: Gain a comprehensive understanding of design thinking from seasoned facilitators.
- Hands-On Prototyping and Design Practice: Develop sessions tailored to your institution’s unique needs.
- Real-Time Feedback and Peer Collaboration: Practice leading sessions and get insights from facilitators and fellow attendees.
- Action-Oriented Planning: Create actionable plans to bring your goals to life in your own organization.
Who Should Attend
This conference is ideal for leaders, educators, facilitators, and anyone eager to bring the power of Design Thinking to their organization. Build your confidence, deepen your expertise, and leave with actionable strategies for real-world innovation.
Register 3 or more people and get a team discount! A discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
Previous participants in the Design Thinking Certificate of Completion or the Design Thinking Practitioner certificate are highly encouraged to attend.
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.
Learn More About the Academic Impressions Conference Experience ➞
Location
Virginia Commonwealth University campus
907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA
Pricing
February 24-25, 2025
Virginia Commonwealth University
Starting at:
- Member Price: $2,245/person
- Non-Member Price: $2,495/person
- Team Discount: $2,000/person (for 3 or more)
Questions About the Event?
Dr. Stephen Whitehead
Head of Practice for Academic Innovation, Academic Impressions
After serving 20 years in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, Steve joined Academic Impressions as the Head of Practice for Academic Innovation....Read Full Bio.