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)
- (9:00am – 5:25pm) Workshops and Keynotes
- (8:30pm – 10:30pm) Live UX Podcast at NRC Rotterdam (cocktail lounge)
- April 17, 2026 (Friday)
- (9:00pm – 5:25pm) Workshops and Keynotes
- (9:00pm till late) Official afterparty at The Grit Rotterdam
List of Speakers
- Alain Dujardin – Creative Director, Greenberry
- Alvin Chan – Creative Director, Superlarge
- Amrita Joerawan – Sociologist, Ganes Solutions
- Anna Arteeva – Product Design Leader
- Ash Oliver – New Media Manager, Lovable
- Bart Jan Steerenberg – Lecturer, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
- Bente Bak – Freelance Product Designer
- Chrissy Welsh – VP, Experience, KPN
- David Oldenburg – Head of UX, ABB
- Diantha Boll – Senior Product Designer, Eneco
- Eelco van Collenburg – Executive Creative Director, Valtech
- Flaminia Del Conte – Strategic Designer & Innovation Consultant
- Harmen van Balen – UX Director, Fabrique
- Hector Ayuso – Creative Director, Paradiso
- Henk Haaima – Creative Director, Total Design
- Ilayda Küçükos Manoğlu – Head of Design, Ditto
- Ivo van Hulten – Director of UX, Porsche
- Jean-Jacques Sliepen – AI Consultant & Founder, Optmzr.Ai
- Jeeyoung Yang – Design Lead, IBM
- Jeroen den Uijl – Design Thinker, Sopra Steria
- Jeroen van Geel – Independent Creative Strategist
- Julia Bastian – VP of Product, Alasco
- Karolina Boremalm – Director, Global Digital Experience, Ecco
- Katarina Bagherian – Customer Insights & Experience Leader
- Krasi Bozhinkova – Strategy Design, Owtcome
- Maarten Reijgersberg – Founder, RAUWcc
- Marc Laros – Chief Technology Officer, The Usual
- Mei Zhang – Senior Designer, Booking.com
- Merel Backers – Founder, Digizorg
- Merel Schöffel – Strategy Lead, Humanoids
- Natalia Marmalejo – Design Lead, Rabobank
- Nils van den Broek – Founder, Valsplat
- Peter Boersma – DesignOps Consultant
- Rinaldo Ugrina – Independent UX & Product Strategist
- Ruddy Rodriguez – Design Manager, Bol.com
- Serena Westra – Senior Business Designer, IKEA
- Stijn Nering Bogel – Digital Product Designer, KOOS Agency
- Thomas Gorree – Strategic Design Lead, Online Department
- Tiffany Chew – Product Design Lead, Cotton On Group
- Yorick Dekker – Senior UX Designer & Design Thinker, Stedin
- Wouter Dirks – Business Director, Studio Dumbar / DEPT
Ticket Categories
| Category / Per Person (EUR) | Early Bird | Regular |
Conference Ticket (April 16 – 17)
|
489 | 599 |
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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