UXPA International

Our early bird registration ends TOMORROW! If you plan to attend #UXPA2025 this summer, now is THE time to purchase your ticket. We hope to see you in Amsterdam in June! uxpa2025.org #UX #conferences

🚀 Join us for an essential conversation on inclusive design! Design has the power to shape experiences—but when it fails to consider the full spectrum of human diversity, it can create barriers instead of bridges. 📢 Webinar: Designing for Vulnerability to Create Inclusive Products and Services 🗓 Date: April 9, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT | 11:00 AM CT | 12:00 PM ET ⏳ Duration: 1 hour In this webinar, UX expert Luz Delgado will explore how design choices impact users with physical, mental, and social vulnerabilities. Learn actionable strategies to embed empathy, accessibility, and inclusivity into your design process. 🔹 How exclusion happens—and how to prevent it 🔹 Recognizing and addressing barriers in products & services 🔹 Practical steps to create equitable, accessible experiences 🔹 Real-world examples of inclusive design in action 🎤 Meet the Presenter: Luz Delgado, UX Strategic Designer, Nexton Consulting Luz is a global leader in UX strategy, accessibility, and responsible design. She helps organizations transform their approach to inclusivity and systemic thinking in design. 💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to build products that empower, not exclude. 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eDrytcUF #InclusiveDesign #UX #Accessibility #DesignForAll #EquityInDesign

Join the talk on the first day of the UXPA2025 International Conference! 🚀 Leading Design Without Losing Your Soul by Mario Van der Meulen 👏 👉 What's the talk about: Unlock your inner design leader and what it means to be a true design leader! Many designers shy away from leadership roles, preferring to stay in their creative zone. They see leaders as stressed, disconnected, and overwhelmed, fearing the same fate. How many ground-breaking ideas, how many world-changing innovations have slipped through our fingers because the road seemed too tough to traverse? Leading design doesn’t have to mean losing your spark. This isn’t your typical business leadership talk that misses the mark for design leaders. Based on proven techniques from a veteran in the industry, this talk is about thriving, and maintaining your creative spirit while leading design teams. The whole program is varied and packed with top-class speakers. On the first day of the conference, we will have talks by the following speakers: Mitali Kamat, Bhavya Gupta, Sundeep Myneni, Ph.D., Mario Van der Meulen, Anne Joutsenvirta, Stefan Barac, Ahmad ALhuwwari 🇵🇸🇵🇸, Jon G. Temple, Annette Tassone, Ph.D., Jason Telner, Jennifer Romano, PhD, Rebecca Destello, Julie Schiller, Stephanie Rosenbaum, Craig Peters, Jennifer Yurcak, Joelle Nivens, Elana Chapman, Christine Berry, Rabia Murtza, Marty Gage #UXPA2025 #UX #Conference #DesignLeadership #DesignManagement #UXLeadership #DesignTeams

Today we want to present another exciting Pre-Conference Workshop! 👏 Data Mindfulness – Designing With Data in Mind by Claudia Gutierrez #emergingtechnologies #entrylevel 👉 What is the workshop about: AI is based on data and as AI is hype, data is the new gold. But do we keep track of our own data? Are we mindful of what we save: our emails, our photos? We are our own datasets. With a Mindfulness metaphor, this session plans to explore how to understand, use and design tailored experiences using data from the user we know best: us. Through practical exercises on a Generative AI platform, the session will go deeper on how to upload, categorize, classify, process and identify patterns in the attendees own data, finishing with a design prototype tailored with their personal info. Attendees will learn what is data, the types of data, how is modeled and processed, and how it can be visualized in an interface. Also, they will learn about the risks and challenges that design faces when working with data by reflecting in their personal information. Pre-conference workshops can be booked seperately. Early bird tickets for the Conference itself are still available until the end of the week - March 15th! The whole program is varied and packed with top-class speakers. On the pre-conference day, we will start with workshops by the following speakers Jason Telner, Jon G. Temple, Annette Tassone, Ph.D., Tyler Waite, Lauren Schaefer, Sarah Nikkhah, Ph.D., Luz Delgado, Aurelie Lafont 🧢🎗️💚, Luke Hay, Sidharath Chhatani, Bailey Lewis, Ben Sauer, Dr. John Pagonis, Sotiris Sotiropoulos, Rachana Ranade, Pongkhi Bujorbarua, Ph.D., Chris Becker, MFA, Ahmad Ramadan, Salvatore Larosa, Thomas Watkins, Claudia Bruckschwaiger, Clemens Lutsch, Hanna Köhler Find the link to the conference Website in the first comment! #UXPA2025 #amsterdam #conference

The new week has started and it's time for a new session at the UXPA2025 International Conference 🚀 👏 Today we present: Navigating the UX Education Maze – Overcoming Challenges in Teaching and Learning by Ahmad ALhuwwari 🇵🇸🇵🇸 UX Education | Mid Level 👉 What's the session about: This session offers valuable insights into the hurdles faced by both educators and learners in the UX field. Attendees will: Identify Key Challenges: Understand the most pressing issues in UX education today, including adapting to industry evolution and engaging diverse learning styles. Discover Practical Solutions: Learn effective strategies to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application. Explore Innovative Teaching Methods: Gain exposure to cutting-edge pedagogical approaches that enhance engagement and retention. Foster a Growth Mindset: Find out how to encourage continuous learning and adaptability among students and professionals. By joining this session, you’ll equip yourself with the tools to navigate the UX education maze. The whole program is varied and packed with top-class speakers. On the first day of the conference, we will have talks by the following speakers: Mitali Kamat, Bhavya Gupta, Sundeep Myneni, Ph.D., Mario Van der Meulen, Anne Joutsenvirta, Stefan Barac, Ahmad ALhuwwari 🇵🇸🇵🇸, Jon G. Temple, Annette Tassone, Ph.D., Jason Telner, Jennifer Romano, PhD, Rebecca Destello, Julie Schiller, Stephanie Rosenbaum, Craig Peters, Jennifer Yurcak, Joelle Nivens, Elana Chapman, Kristine Berry, Rabia Murtza, Marty Gage #UXPA2025 #UX #Conference #UserExperience #ProductDesign #CareerDevelopment #UXEducation #DesignCommunity

Join the workshop at the day before the UXPA2025 Conference! 🚀 Self-Awareness for Product Designers’ Career by Ahmad Ramadan 👏 👉 What's the workshop about: In today’s UX industry, a portfolio isn’t just a collection of projects—it’s a narrative of your professional journey and unique value proposition. This workshop introduces a strategic communication framework adapted from the Four Pillars of Communication to help UX professionals design portfolios that authentically represent them. Join Ahmad to learn how to leverage self-awareness to craft a compelling career narrative and stand out in the competitive UX landscape. The whole program is varied and packed with top-class speakers. On the first day, we will start with workshops by the following speakers Claudia Gutierrez, Jason Telner, Jon G. Temple, Annette Tassone, Ph.D., Tyler Waite, Lauren Schaefer, Sarah Nikkhah, Ph.D., Luz Delgado, Aurelie Lafont 🧢🎗️💚, Luke Hay, Sidharath Chhatani, Bailey Lewis, Ben Sauer, Dr. John Pagonis, Sotiris Sotiropoulos, Rachana Ranade, Pongkhi Bujorbarua, Ph.D., Chris Becker, MFA, Ahmad Ramadan,Salvatore Larosa, Clemens Lutsch, Hanna Köhler, Claudia Bruckschwaiger See you all soon! #UXPA2025 #UX #Conference #UserExperience #ProductDesign #CareerDevelopment #PortfolioDesign #DesignCommunity

The new week has started and it's time for a new talk at the UXPA2025 International Conference. 👏 Today we present: If You Can Design an App, You Can Design a Community by James Lang UX Strategy | Mid Level 👉 What's the talk about: If you can design apps, services or buildings… you can design a community. If you’re wondering how your UX skills could be used to create social change, then the "Together By Design" project has good news to share. In this session, we’ll learn how to create and sustain thriving communities, from case studies like Burning Man, Parkrun, and Meetups. We’ll share practical techniques and principles you can use, and point you to an expanding set of resources for this new application of the UX skills you already possess. The whole program is varied and packed with top-class speakers. On the first day of the conference, we will have talks by the following speakers: Mitali Kamat, Bhavya Gupta, Sundeep Myneni, Ph.D., Mario Van der Meulen, Anne Joutsenvirta, Stefan Barac, Ahmad ALhuwwari 🇵🇸🇵🇸, Jon G. Temple, Annette Tassone, Ph.D., Jason Telner, Jennifer Romano, PhD, Rebecca Destello, Julie Schiller, Stephanie Rosenbaum, Craig Peters, Jennifer Yurcak, Joelle Nivens, Elana Chapman, Kristine Berry, Rabia Murtza, Marty Gage #UXPA2025 #UX #conference

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Maximizing Your Career Potential: Insights from Robert Half’s 2025 Salary Guide The creative industry is booming, and talented professionals are in high demand! Join Robert Half’s Lucy Marino and David Sheehan for a webinar on the hottest job sectors, in-demand roles, and key skills to boost your career. Date: March 12, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM CT / 12:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour 🔑 Key Takeaways: ✔️ In-demand skills & job roles ✔️ Growth sectors in 2025 ✔️ How to stay competitive Register for the Webinar: https://lnkd.in/eVVvBvF7 Meet the Presenters: Lucy Marino – Executive Director, Robert Half David Sheehan – Branch Director, Robert Half Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eVVvBvF7

So yes! We have a whole host of great workshops the day before the conference and talks at UXPA2025 in Amsterdam. We will share the program with you in the coming weeks. 🥳 The next 4-hour workshop on our list is: Soft Skills for UX Professionals – Discover Your Strengths by Clemens Lutsch, Hanna Köhler and Claudia Bruckschwaiger. 👉 What is the workshop about: In addition to daily work with the help of solid knowledge and “hard skills”, soft skills are even more crucial for UX professionals due to interdisciplinary work and the emergence of AI, which may automate tasks. In the areas of communication, self-organization and teamwork, they face new challenges every day. But it is also valuable for the management of projects today to know and promote the strengths and weaknesses of employees and to be able to force the right composition in the team. Based on the focus areas in UX (based on the definition of the International Accreditation for UX Professionals), a guideline is given as to which soft skills bring particular added value in which areas. This workshop session provides tools to discover your own strengths and supposed weaknesses, either alone or together in a team, and to strengthen your personal soft skills with the help of exercises. Pre-conference workshops can be booked seperately. Early bird tickets for the Conference itself are still available until the end of the week - March 15th! The whole program is varied and packed with top-class speakers. On the pre-conference day, we will start with workshops by the following speakers Claudia Gutierrez, Jason Telner, Jon G. Temple, Annette Tassone, Ph.D., Tyler Waite, Lauren Schaefer, Sarah Nikkhah, Ph.D., Luz Delgado, Aurelie Lafont 🧢🎗️💚, Luke Hay, Sidharath Chhatani, Bailey Lewis, Ben Sauer, Dr. John Pagonis, Sotiris Sotiropoulos, Rachana Ranade, Pongkhi Bujorbarua, Ph.D., Chris Becker, MFA, Ahmad Ramadan, Salvatore Larosa, Thomas Watkins Find the link to the conference Website in the first comment! #UXPA2025 #amsterdam #conference