UX Rotterdam 2026 (Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands)

UX Rotterdam 2026, the inaugural conference dedicated to shaping the future of user experience, design and innovation, will take place on April 16 – 17, 2026 at Theater Zuidplein in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Bringing together 650 UX professionals and thought leaders from around the globe, this two-day event will feature keynote presentations, discussion panels and interactive workshops. Attendees will hear from top industry pioneers and innovators from companies like Porsche, Miro and IKEA, sharing cutting-edge insights and real-world experiences that are driving the future of human-centered design.

Alongside inspiring talks, a variety of hands-on workshops will allow participants to curate their own experience, diving deeper into specific topics while collaborating with peers.

To foster connection and knowledge exchange, engaging evening activities will provide additional opportunities to network with industry professionals in a relaxed and informal setting.

Program

• April 16, 2026 (Thursday)
  • (8:30pm – 6:00pm) – Workshops & Keynotes
  • (8:00pm – 10:00pm) Live UX Podcast at Grace (cocktail lounge)
• April 17, 2026 (Friday)
  • (8:30pm – 6:00pm) Workshops and Keynotes
  • (9:00pm till late) Official afterparty at the Grit

List of Speakers

• Alain Dujardin – Creative Director, Greenberry
• Alvin Chan – Creative Director, Superlarge
• Amrita Joerawan – Sociologist, Ganes Solutions
• Bart Jan Steerenberg – Lecturer, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
• David Oldenburg – Head of UX, ABB
• Diantha Boll – Senior Product Designer, Eneco
• Eelco van Collenburg – Executive Creative Director, Valtech
• Emma Craig – Head of Research and Content Design, Miro
• Flaminia Del Conte – Strategic Designer, Seedble
• Hector Ayuso – Creative Director, Paradiso
• Henk Haaima – Creative Director, Total Design
• Ivo van Hulten – Director of UX, Porsche
• Jeroen den Uijl – Design Thinker, Sopra Steria
• Jeroen van Geel – Strategist, School of Curiosity
• Julia Bastian – VP of Product, Alasco
• Maarten Reijgersberg – Founder, RAUWcc
• Natalia Marmalejo – Digital Strategy Lead, Rabobank
• Peter Boersma – DesignOps Consultant
• Saskia Mosterman – Digital Product Designer, KOOS Agency
• Serena Westra – Senior Business Designer, IKEA
• Titta Jylkäs – Associate Professor of Design, Zhejiang Wanli University
• Wouter Dirks – Business Director, Studio Dumbar / DEPT

Ticket Categories

Notes:

• Early Bird tickets are available in limited quantities.
• 10% group discount available for registrations of 5 or more participants.
• All ticket prices are exclusive of 21% VAT.

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