​Event Description:

​Feeling uncertain about your career amidst global challenges and rapid technological shifts? You're not alone. Current political and economic instability, combined with the fast-paced rise of AI, can leave many designers anxious about their professional future.

​Join ADPList Amsterdam as we partner with MADE on 28 May for an evening dedicated to regaining clarity and confidence. Our three experienced speakers will help you navigate these uncertain times, providing insights that blend practical career guidance with inspiring perspectives on creativity, adaptability, and resilience. We have an exciting & diverse mix of speakers from different backgrounds and POVs lined-up.

​Featured Talks:

​Irene Falgueras (Design Lead, Goodnotes)
Delving into AI: Real-world tips and personal reflections to confidently integrate AI into your work.

​Saman van den Akker (UX Lead, Fastned)
What’s Next for User Experiences: A forward-looking exploration of how UX professionals can adapt and thrive despite industry disruptions and global uncertainty.

​Carla Traini (Lecturer, University of Applied Sciences Utrecht)
Designing Your Creative Career: Find clarity on when and how to strategically plan and nurture your design career, especially in uncertain times.

​Why Attend:

• ​Connect and find reassurance among fellow designers.

• ​Discover practical strategies to manage career anxiety and uncertainty.

• ​Get hands-on tips for navigating AI in your workflow.

• ​Gain clear insights on thriving amidst change.

​Agenda:

​5:30 PM: Doors Open: Drinks & Socializing

​6:00 PM: Welcome & Introduction by MADE & ADPList Amsterdam

​6:15 PM: Speaker Talks: Irene Falgueras (Goodnotes) & Saman van den Akker (Fastned)

​7:00 PM: Snacks & Drinks break

​7:15 PM: Speaker Talk: Carla Traini (University of Applied Sciences Utrecht)

​7:40 PM: Q&A Session with Speakers

​8:00 PM: Community Networking

​9:00 PM: Doors Close

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​ADPList Amsterdam 🇳🇱

​​​Meet the Team

​​​Big thanks to the ADPList Amsterdam Ambassadors for organizing this event!

🇳🇱 Chapter Lead: Balasubramanyn Meenakshisundaram
🎨 Creative Lead: Derya Dönmez
🍕 Nourishment Lead: Karla Silvas

​​​How to Get Involved

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4. Interested in sponsoring a future event like this one? Email community@adplist.org to get in touch with us.

​​About ADPList

​​​ADPList is a global community of mentors and learners, a community that was founded in 2021 with a mission to democratize mentorship for all. It has since grown to 30,000+ mentors who have mentored more than 100 million minutes in 141 countries across the globe. Our community gatherings are a great opportunity to meet new ADPeople, build community, talk shop, and get inspired.

​​​​👉 If you are an ADPList Mentor, we invite you to join our exclusive Mentor Slack Community! Email community@adplist.org for assistance.

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​Our Partners

​​​​All ADPList Chapter Events are free and accessible to all, thanks to our generous sponsors.

​​🇳🇱 This time we're partnering with MADE
MADE is an Amsterdam-based design community initiated by designers from Hexaware. We organize engaging meetups to connect, inspire, and support local design professionals. Powered by Hexaware’s commitment to community building, MADE provides welcoming spaces for designers to network, exchange ideas, and grow together.

We have been big fans of MADE events for a long time now, and we're thrilled to be partnering with them on this one!