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2026-08-05T18:00:00.0000000

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Leaders in Design: Scale, Craft, and Innovation at Loblaw

Join us for a forward-looking conversation with design leaders from Loblaw exploring how AI-native practices, distinct user audiences, and the evolution of craft are shaping the next generation of retail, enterprise, and digital health experiences.

BrainStation Toronto
Wed, Aug 5, 2026
2026-08-05T22:00:00.0000000Z – 2026-08-06T00:00:00.0000000Z

482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON How to get here
$45

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80k+ attendees globally
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James Law

Senior Director, Product Design
Júlia Korte Ferreira

Director of Product Design
Jacob Hanania

Director of Product Design

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James Law

Senior Director, Product Design

James Law leads the product design team shaping the future of digital health at Loblaw. He focuses on driving design-led strategies that unite business vision, branding, and go-to-market execution. Passionate about scaling design systems and exploring new interaction patterns beyond traditional web and mobile, James is dedicated to transforming how people holistically interact with healthcare.
Júlia Korte Ferreira

Director of Product Design

Júlia Korte Ferreira leads product design for Advance, Loblaw’s retail media network. She specializes in building powerful B2B self-serve platforms and agentic media solutions that connect vendors, agencies, and CPGs with retail data. Júlia is focused on driving business impact through customer co-creation and pioneering automated, design-to-code workflows at scale.
Jacob Hanania

Director of Product Design

Jacob Hanania leads the product design strategy for Loblaw's fulfillment systems and enterprise AI initiatives. He specializes in driving 0-to-1 product development, designing complex operational ecosystems, and building generative AI tools that support store managers in their day-to-day operations. Jacob focuses on unlocking enterprise scale and efficiency through highly intuitive design.

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Navigating Diverse Audiences and Ecosystems

Explore how design leaders navigate the complexity of building for vastly different user groups across retail, healthcare, and enterprise platforms. Learn how teams uncover meaningful insights to build cohesive, user-centric experiences at an immense scale.
02
The Evolution of Craft

Discover how teams are maintaining and elevating design quality in a rapidly changing technological landscape. We’ll examine what it means to refine the craft of product design while balancing speed, experimentation, and tangible business outcomes.
03
Designing, Enabling, and Leading in the Age of AI

Examine how AI-native practices are reshaping design workflows, cross-functional collaboration, and creative possibilities. Learn how design leadership is evolving to empower teams, foster continuous improvement, and drive forward-thinking solutions.

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What's Included

Gourmet Light Refreshments – Enjoy a curated selection of artisanal bites and small plates, perfect for connecting with colleagues.
Settle in for easy conversation and good company in a warm, welcoming space. With a thoughtful selection of beer and wine on hand, it’s the perfect backdrop for winding down or catching up.

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To ensure we can accommodate your dietary needs, please inform us at least 48 hours before the workshop start date.

How to Get Here

BrainStation Toronto

482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON

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Finding Your Way

Located near Front St. West and Spadina Ave. at The Well, right next to the Indigo.
Entering The Building

Look for Quantum Coffee, enter the building, and follow the signs to the elevators.
Once You're Inside

Take elevator to the 2nd floor. Our staff will be there to greet you at reception.

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BrainStation Toronto
Wed, Aug 5, 2026
2026-08-05T22:00:00.0000000Z – 2026-08-06T00:00:00.0000000Z

482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON Get Directions
$45

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