Dear Service Design Insider,

Let‘s celebrate the month of May as our SDN Member Month.

We are putting the spotlight on you! Here’s a list of opportunities that you can enjoy this month!

• Take part in our member specials: The next SDN Global Cafes will be happening on May 11th and 25th!

• We set the stage for the next generation of Service Design professionals at the SDN Next Gen Conference on May 26th and 27th make sure to join in.

• Experience the Service Design Global Conference magic in Berlin - hurry! On-site early bird tickets are selling fast!

• Enjoy various discounts on our SDN Academy courses

• Take advantage of our reduced professional membership fee for a limited time

• Last but not the least tag us on social media and share with us why you stayed connected with the SDN through the years.

Let’s welcome the month of May full of energy and enthusiasm!

Happy reading, service designers! ✨

Warmest regards,
Birgit

For the SDN Community
Birgit Mager
SDN President

🐥 Get early-bird tickets for the Service Design Global Conference, a hybrid event on October 5th and 6th. Pre-conference workshops and meet-ups are also scheduled on October 4th! Early-bird in-person tickets are limited in quantity - so hurry, don't wait before it is too late! Grab the discount today! See you in Berlin or online via Hopin!

Our Call for Speakers is now closed. Thank you to all who submitted their proposal! We have received more than 170 submissions which are currently under review. Notifications regarding the acceptance status will be sent by end of May.

Attention change makers of tomorrow! SDN Young Talent Board is fired up because we've got an incredible lineup of activities for SDN Next Gen Conference, including Speed Networking, inspiring Keynote Presentations, thought-provoking Professional and Young Professional/Student presentations, interactive Workshops, and a session to demystify the Service Design Award. Visit our website for a thorough read of the activities you can expect at #SDNNextGenCon. Join us online on May 26th and 27th. Be part of the hype. 

✨ Bring colours to the Service Design Global Conference! ✨ We seek ambassadors to spread the word about this year's Global Conference! If you want to raise awareness about Service Design and help us promote this hybrid event on October 5th and 6th, this role is for you! We are looking for a diverse and engaged team to have fun with us in this exciting challenge! 😎

The Service Design Network (SDN) is pleased to announce that we are now officially accepting proposals for cities to host the next Service Design Global Conference in 2024. Playing host to Service Design Global Conference is an excellent opportunity to put your city and chapter in the spotlight. We welcome your proposal to take on this high-profile role and to showcase what makes your city so unique to our global community!

Showcase your innovative Service Design solutions  by entering the Service Design Award 2023! Don't delay! Final deadline for submission is on June 30th. Submit your project before the deadline and be recognised as a finalist! As a Service Design Award winner, you gain international recognition at the Service Design Global Conference 2023 stage and a dedicated episode with the Service Design Podcast!

For a limited time only, we offer our professional membership at a discounted price. Becoming an SDN member has many benefits that can help you take your career to the next level. Plus, you'll have the chance to connect with like-minded professionals worldwide. Expand your network and be open to new career opportunities!

Happening today! You are all invited to join our SDN Global Café event series. Interested? Grab your coffee on May 11th at 4 PM CEST. Join this edition designed specifically for those responsible or involved in driving customer-centric transformation, by design. This event will help you understand the do's and don'ts of customer-centric transformation and provide you with real-life success stories and failures to learn from.

We invite all SDN members to create an ethical digital world and by doing so reduce the digital divide!In this upcoming session, Kaisa Alapartanen and Anna Pyyluoma from Gofore will present more about ethical design. Save the date and join us on May 25th!

As service designers, we recognise the importance of our work in these uncertain times, which is why we're excited to announce that this year's Service Design Day (June 1, 2023) will continue the 'Do Good - Give Back' campaign. With its launch, we invite all practitioners, students, agencies, and academics from all across the globe to join in and lend your support to those organisations most in need of your services. Come and join us!