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Three days of inspiration and connection

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Workshops + Happy hour

Hands-on workshops and Pre-conference Happy Hour

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Text on a purple background displaying date and time: Thursday, October 8, 2026, 9 AM to 5 PM.

Main Conference

Come meet other UX professionals and we’ll build the future of UX side-by-side

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Come join us in a community celebration of of our profession

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What You’ll Get

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Practical learning (not fluff)

Strong moderation + real conversation

Meet serious builders (research, design, product)

Community-first environment

Leave with next steps you can use

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Workshops

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Text stating: Build an AI Strategy for Faster and Deeper Insights.

Learn how to use AI to analyze qualitative research faster while uncovering deeper insights.

This workshop teaches you to build a practical AI strategy and craft effective prompts for UX research.

Agenda

Registration, Coffee & Networking

Arrive, check in, grab coffee, and start connecting with fellow attendees.

Opening Remarks

Kickoff to set the tone, goals, and what to expect throughout the day.

Calvin’s mini keynote

Career Panel 1

Hear what actually moves careers forward—from people who’ve done it. Real advice, no fluff.

Don’s Podcast-style Session

An unfiltered, story-driven session with Don Norman

Sponsor Spotlight

Mini Keynote with Amanda Gelb

Industry Panel

Cross-functional leaders discuss trending UX trends, real-world challenges, collaboration...

Don’s Q&A

Cross-functional leaders discuss trending UX trends, real-world challenges, collaboration...

Closing remarks & award ceremony

Live Music & Networking

Unwind with live music while continuing conversations in a relaxed setting.

Local Happy Hour – After Party

Keep the energy going with informal networking, drinks, and deeper connections.

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