"A meeting is where people talk about things. A workshop is where people get things done." Effective facilitation can be the difference between a boring meeting and a successful session. "Facilitation for All: Crafting Dynamic Workshops and Conversations" delves into the art and science of guiding groups through engaging and productive sessions. This talk provides...
In today's competitive workplace, the ability to advocate for yourself is not just a skill; it's a necessity. Join us for an engaging talk that dives into the transformative power of self-advocacy and provides actionable strategies for putting it into practice.
There’s a lot of chatter about how to leverage Gen AI tools in the UX field and in our daily lives. Yet there are HUGE opportunities for the UX community to positively impact the design and creation of AI-driven technologies; we get to design *for* AI technologies. In this session you will learn some practical...
Join UX'ers Cindy Brummer and Andreina Dyer for a live podcast-style event where they share unpopular -- even controversial -- opinions on how designers should advance their careers through the projects they add to their portfolio. This live and interactive event is sure to be thought-provoking, inspirational, and spark conversations.
In this panel, learn the importance of effectively communicate the value of you design decisions to stakeholders, gain buy-in for projects, and ultimately ensure that their designs align with the company's overall business goals by demonstrating how improved user experience translates into tangible benefits like increased sales, customer retention, and cost reduction.
The world of AI-powered design tools is evolving at lightning speed. New tools emerge, old ones improve, and our workflows shift accordingly. In this session, Oliver Reyes will break down the latest AI design tools he uses daily, from enhancing creativity to streamlining tedious tasks. He’ll share what each tool does, how it works, and—most...
Designers have always been translators—turning complex business needs + user goals into experiences. Now, we're shifting more to translating human intent into AI understanding, and it's truly transforming how we work. In "The art of the prompt," we'll explore how prompting has evolved into a strategic design competency. You'll discover practical frameworks for using thoughtful...
As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into the products we design, it’s reshaping how users interact with technology—and what they’re giving up in return. Interfaces are becoming more conversational, more predictive, and sometimes even emotionally responsive. But with these advancements come important questions about consent, trust, and behavioral influence. In this session, we’ll explore the...