Future Builders 2026 (Vienna, Austria)

Future Builders 2026 is a one-day, highly focused event bringing together 60 senior practitioners across design, engineering, and product. Taking place on September 18, 2026 at The Social Hub in Vienna, it explores what’s next for modern product teams.

As AI continues to reshape how we work, this event creates space for honest conversations about what’s changing. Attendees will learn from one another, sharpen their skills, and leave with a clearer sense of direction in an evolving landscape.

Held as an add-on to UXCon Vienna 2026, Future Builders extends the energy of the conference into a more intimate setting, designed for deeper discussions, meaningful connections, and practical takeaways.

List of Speakers

• Adis Mamela – Head of IT Applications for Passenger Systems, Vienna Airport
• Akshat Mishra – Lead Product Designer, Agentic Experiences, Docusign
• Brian Grenne – Fractional UX Leader / Founder, Aikidsclub.org
• Giles Colborne – UX Strategy Leader, Author
• James Lang – Founder, Together by Design
• Lucija Sičenica – Senior Product Researcher, Conrad
• Marijana Krstić – Senior UX Researcher, Embark Studios
• Molly Stevens – Chief Product Officer, Amplify.One
• Morgane Peng – Head of Product Design and UK AI Lead, Societe Generale CIB
• Ray Ho – VP of Product, Back Market

Program / Schedule

• September 18, 2026 (Friday)
  • (8:30am) Doors open
  • (9:30am) Opening & Introduction
  • (9:50am) “PM x Design x Dev: A Trio in Transition” by Morgane Peng
  • (10:20am) “Do We Still Need Agile Roles in the Age of AI?” by Adis Mamela
  • (10:50pm) Coffee Break
  • (11:20am)
    • Meeting Room 1 – “Simplicity in AI Mediated Interfaces” by Giles Colborne
    • Meeting Room 2 – “Choosing Velocity in a World of Speed (1)” by Molly Stevens
    • Meeting Room 3 – “From AI Slop to AI Systems (1)” by Brian Grenne
  • (1:20pm) Lunch Break
  • (2:20pm)
    • Meeting Room 1 – “Build Your taste.md: Teach AI to Build Like You” by Akshat Mishra
    • Meeting Room 2 – “Choosing Velocity in a World of Speed (2)” by Molly Stevens
    • Meeting Room 3 – “From AI Slop to AI Systems (2)” by Brian Grenne
  • (4:20pm) Coffee Break
  • (4:50pm) “The Great Role Shift: UX, PM, and Engineering Under Pressure” by Lucija Sičenica & Marijana Krstić
  • (5:20pm) Closing Session
  • (5:50pm) End of Conference
  • (6:00pm – 9:00pm) Drinks and Networking at Red Bar

Ticket Categories

Notes:

• Prices quoted exclude 20% VAT.
• Group registration discounts are available. Contact the organizer for details.
• Future Builders attendees enjoy EUR 100 off tickets to UXCon Vienna 2026.

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