Stanford Design Thinking x AI: Accurate Creativity & Performance

Stanford Design Thinking x AI: Accelerate Creativity & Performance

Join us at Paradox Vancouver for an exciting in-person event where we blend the worlds of design thinking and artificial intelligence to enhance executive creativity and performance. Dive into interactive workshops, engaging discussions, and elite networking opportunities with industry leaders. Don't miss out on this unique chance to explore the intersection of creativity and AI!

For over 50 years, Stanford’s Design Program has helped Fortune 100 companies lead with creativity and purpose. Now, Bill Burnett—Executive Director of Stanford Univercity's Design Lab, Adjunct Professor in Mechanical Engineering – Design, and co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Designing Your Life, is bringing that expertise directly to you.

Bill is a globally recognized thought leader whose work has transformed how organizations approach innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. His career includes designing for Apple, creating iconic Star Wars toys, launching three startups, and inspiring over 10 million viewers with his TEDx talk. His sessions blend neuroscience, design theory, and hands-on tools to help leaders turn bold ideas into reality.

Joining him is Scott Walker—a business transformation leader and AI strategist with 40+ years of experience helping global brands like Toyota, Honda, American Express, and Bank of America innovate, scale, and lead. As founder of Upshift Collective and a certified AI Trainer, Scott equips executives with AI roadmaps, automation strategies, and the competitive edge needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. His actionable approach turns AI into a leadership mindset, enabling organizations to supercharge performance and decision-making.

The Design Thinking Advantage: Leading with Creativity in the Age of AI

Key Takeaways:

• Apply the Design Thinking Framework: Adopt the mindsets and methods that spark creativity in even the most complex organizations.
• Leverage Creativity for Performance: Understand how creativity fuels engagement, agility, and future-ready leadership.
• Build a Culture of Innovation: Create an environment where bold ideas are expected, supported, and executed.
• Lead Differently: Walk away with a new leadership lens that empowers your people, accelerates performance, and makes innovation part of your DNA.

The Executive Edge: Using AI Tools to Accelerate Performance, Productivity & Strategic Decision-Making

Key Takeaways:

• The Executive AI Toolkit: The most powerful AI tools, from productivity boosters to strategic engines, your leadership team should be using now.
• Creativity at Scale: How AI can supercharge strategic thinking and amplify creativity.
• Workflow Optimization: Design your own productivity stack so your tools work for you, not the other way around.
• Results & Long-Term Plays: Leave with a low-risk, high-ROI action plan to pilot AI tools in your organization immediately.

This is not another summit—it’s your full-day executive advantage. You’ll walk away with a practical, high-level playbook designed for leaders who want to win in 2025/26 and beyond.

In just one day, you will:

• Embed Creativity + AI into Your Culture – Transform how your organization thinks, creates, and executes.
• Accelerate Strategic Execution – Make smarter decisions, faster, with the tools and frameworks top global brands use.
• Lead with Agility in an Uncertain Market – Gain the confidence and capability to pivot, adapt, and outperform.
• Leave with an Action Plan – Take home ready-to-implement strategies that deliver results immediately.

November 4, 2025 – Paradox Hotel, VancouverFull-Day Event | High-Impact Keynotes | Hands-On Workshops | Elite Executive Networking

Early Bird Pricing Ends Friday, Sep 26th – Save your seat and your budget before prices increase. Seats are intentionally limited to ensure maximum interaction with speakers and peers.

If you’re serious about leading with creativity and staying ahead of the curve, this is where you need to be!

Seats are limited and designed for forward-thinking leaders who want to stay ahead.

Info: Arrive, connect with fellow executives, and enjoy coffee or tea before we kick off.

Info: The Design Thinking Advantage: Leading with Creativity in the Age of AI
Discover Stanford’s proven frameworks to spark creativity, drive innovation, and lead with purpose.

Info: Enjoy a light lunch while making valuable connections.

Info: Hands-on application of design thinking to real executive challenges. Walk away with actionable strategies to embed creativity into your culture.

Info: Coffee, tea, and dessert — plus time to connect with peers.

Info: The Executive Edge: Using AI Tools to Accelerate Performance, Productivity & Strategic Decision-Making
Learn the Executive AI Toolkit and design your own productivity stack for immediate ROI.

Info: Wrap up the day with elite networking, cocktails, DJ & Entertainment, and high-value conversations with speakers and fellow executives.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Paradox Vancouver, 1161 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, Canada