Advancing Research 2025, the 6th edition of the annual research conference, will be held virtually from March 11 – 13, 2025.
This year’s conference will focus on three key themes over three days: the purpose of research, research tools and methodologies, and how to create impact as a researcher.
On top of gaining insights from leading research experts through keynote speeches and lectures, attendees will have ample opportunities to network and connect with fellow professionals. An optional workshop will also be available in the weeks surrounding the conference.
Program
- March 11, 2024 (Tuesday): Online Conference
- Theme 1: Reconceiving the Purpose of Research
- March 12, 2024 (Wednesday): Online Conference
- Theme 2: Redefining the Research Toolkit
- March 13, 2024 (Thursday): Online Conference
- Theme 3: Reclaiming our Value as Researchers
- Weeks surrounding the conference dates): Workshops
List of Speakers
- Alba Villamil – Partner and Facilitator, HmntyCntrd
- Alex Wright – UX Leader, Google
- Amber Davis – UX Research Director, Audible
- Amy Bucher – Chief Behavioral Officer & Co-Director of the Behavioral Reinforcement Learning Lab (BReLL), Lirio, Inc.
- Amy Santee – Career Strategist & Coach for UX Professionals
- Bruce Gillespie – Associate Professor of User Experience Design, Wilfrid Laurier University.
- Chui Chui Tan – Cross-Cultural Strategist, Beyo Global
- Deanna Mitchell – Research Consultant, Stripe Partners
- Eduardo Ortiz – CEO and Founding Owner, Coforma
- Jamika Burge – Head of Research and Insights Strategy, Capital One
- Jen Cardello – MVP, Head of Research and Design Operations, Capital One
- Jess Greco – Director of Product Experience Design, Mastercard
- Kate Towsey – Independent Strategist, Author of Research That Scales
- Katie Hansen – Senior UX Research Manager, Thumbtack
- Llewyn Paine – Principal of Innovation Strategy, Llewyn Paine Consulting
- Maria Giudice – Founder, Hot Studio
- Marieke McCloskey – Director of UX Research, LinkedIn
- Megan Blocker – Director, Research & Insights, Justworks
- Nidhi Singh Rathore – Assistant Professor of Design, Cocoran School of the Arts and Design at GWU
- Noah Bond – UX Research Lead, Hinge
- Rachael Dietkus – Founder, Principal Design Strategist, and Social Worker, Social Workers Who Design
- Renee Reid – Director, UX Design Research, LinkedIn
- Ricardo Martins – Head of Design and Business Development, Matilha Studio
- Robert Fabricant – Partner & Co-Founder, Dalberg Design
- Robin Beers – Founder, Relational Organizational Development, Ubuntu Culture Company
- Sarah Fathallah – Social Designer and Researcher
- Sean McKay – Founder, Whole Product Thinking
- Shadi Janansefat – Senior Data Scientist, Meta
- Taiye Akin-Akinyosoye – Senior Consultant, Truth Consulting
List of Workshops Instructor
- Archana Shah – Principal UX Researcher, LexisNexis Legal & Professional
- Carol Scott – Co-Founder, Trauma-Informed Technology
- Indi Young – Founder, Adaptive Path
- Llewyn Paine – Principal of Innovation Strategy, Llewyn Paine Consulting
- Melissa Eggleston – UX Researcher and Designer
- Subhasree Chatterjee – Data Analytics Manager, LexisNexis Legal & Professional
- Victor Udoewa – Service Design Lead, CDC
Ticket Categories
| Category / Price (USD) |
Early Bird |
Regular |
Last Minute |
| Virtual Conference (Mar 11 – 13) |
895 |
995 |
1,095 |
| Virtual Conference (Mar 11 or 12 or 13) |
– |
397.50 |
– |
| Virtual Conference & Workshop Bundle |
1,595 |
1,795 |
1,995 |
| Workshop Only |
795 |
895 |
995 |
| Conference Recordings |
447.50 |
497.50 |
547.50 |
Notes:
- Early Bird rates are valid through January 21, 2025.
- Regular rates are valid from January 22, 2025 to February 18, 2025.
- Last Minute rates apply from February 19, 2025 onwards.
- Groups of 3 or more who register together in one order enjoy 25% off ticket prices. Enter coupon code “GROUP” upon checkout to receive the discount.
- Government, non-profits, and education employees enjoy 25% off ticket prices. Enter coupon code “GOVEDNP25” upon checkout to receive the discount.
