November 5-7, 2025
Madrid
Inspiration, education, and connections will collide in Madrid this fall as the DLN touches down in the Spanish capital for the 2025 Design Leadership Summit. The Summit is the DLN’s annual global conference, where world-class creatives and preeminent industry experts helm a series of once-in-a-lifetime experiences informed by the Summit’s location and context.
Known for its vibrant culture, majestic boulevards, and rich artistic legacy, Madrid is the perfect setting for the 2025 Design Leadership Summit. While the city’s royal palaces and grand museums celebrate centuries of tradition, Madrid pulses with contemporary energy—from cutting-edge design districts to an evolving culinary and fashion scene that’s redefining modern European style. It’s a dynamic, can’t-miss destination for design industry professionals and intrepid travelers alike.
Celebrating creativity, innovation, and heritage, the 2025 Summit will feature esteemed speakers and savvy insiders from the worlds of Spanish and European architecture, design, hospitality, fashion, and media. DLN members and partners will enjoy exclusive opportunities to forge lifelong connections and gain privileged access to extraordinary spaces rarely open to the public—all amidst the unique soul of Madrid.
Mark your calendars and let the countdown to Spain begin.