Leadership Ateliers is a 2 day event for design leaders who wish to level up as strategists and managers. Held in inspiring European cities such as Barcelona, Lisbon, Berlin and Amsterdam, it focuses on hands-on workshops and peer masterminds in small groups. Led by industry experts, the program helps creative professionals navigate complex management challenges, deal with the AI shift and build lasting peer networks.
UX360 Research Summit 2026, the fifth edition of the annual virtual UX research conference, will take place on February 4 - 5, 2026. The conference will delve into methodologies in UX and design research, covering the full spectrum from study planning and execution to data analysis and the implementation of actionable insights. These topics will be addressed through a lineup of expert-led presentations and interactive panel discussions with prominent industry professionals. Attendees will also have ample opportunities to connect with fellow UX researchers and participate in one-on-one business meetings.
UX Design Awards 2026 - Spring Edition (UXDA 2026) marks the first cycle of the biannual competition celebrating excellence in user experience design. The competition will take place from November to December 2025, with winners announced on March 4, 2026.
CHI 2026, the premier annual academic conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), will be held from 13 - 17 April 2026 at the International Barcelona Convention Center in Barcelona, Spain. This year's conference introduces a streamlined format, condensing the program into five weekdays instead of the traditional six-day schedule. Paper presentations will be held in the mornings, followed by interactive afternoon sessions organized into five distinct categories, designed to foster deeper engagement and collaboration.
ConveyUX 2026, the 14th edition of Seattle’s annual user experience conference, returns this year as a leadership-focused summit. Designed as an intimate, one-day, in-person gathering, the event brings together senior UX professionals on April 13, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Seattle. Centered on user research, interaction design, and content strategy, the conference delivers a full day of deep, thought-provoking sessions.
Information Architecture Conference 2026 (IAC26), the 27th annual gathering for academics and practitioners in Information architecture (IA), returns to the Arch Street Meeting House in Philadelphia for the second year in a row from April 14 - 18, 2026. Building on last year’s success, IAC26 will feature an engaging mix of fast-paced lightning talks and in-depth sessions, all centered around the theme "Navigating Complexity". This year's program delves into how information architecture acts as a vital bridge, connecting user-centered design with the growing influence of AI in our digital environments.
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.
Adobe Summit 2026, the premier global conference on digital experiences, returns to Las Vegas from April 19 - 22, 2026. As in previous years, the event will offer more than 200 keynotes, sessions, and hands-on labs across over a dozen specialized tracks. These will be led by visionary thinkers, influential industry leaders, and pioneering brands. The main conference will span three days, with an additional day of optional preconference training available on April 19, which requires a separate ticket.
UXinsight Festival 2026, the 10th edition of the Netherlands' premier UX research conference, returns to the historic Stadsgehoorzaal in Leiden from April 20 - 22, 2026. Following the success of last year, the event will once again be held in a hybrid format, welcoming both in-person and online participants. This milestone anniversary celebrates a decade of advancing UX research. Attendees can look forward to interactive workshops, inspiring talks from global UX research leaders, and plentiful networking opportunities. True to tradition, the three-day festival will also feature social activities designed to spark meaningful connections and conversations among peers.
UX Sweden 2026, a single-day UX event designed to deliver concrete insights on the latest user experience methods, tools, and processes, is set to return on April 23, 2026, at Hogia's corporate headquarters in Stenungsund. The conference will cover a comprehensive range of topics, providing insights that span everything from designing next-generation AI experiences and navigating ethical design challenges to effectively aligning teams around both user needs and business goals.
UXistanbul 2026, the 12th edition of Turkey's leading UX conference, returns as a two-day virtual event on May 12 - 13, 2026. Building on last year’s momentum, the conference will guide attendees through the evolving landscape of AI, UX, and product development. Participants will gain valuable insights into how AI is reshaping design processes, workflows, and innovation, as well as practical tools and strategies for AI-driven analysis, product design, and delivery.
UXLx: User Experience Lisbon 2026, the 16th edition of Portugal’s premier annual UX conference, returns with a refreshed format at the FIL Meeting Centre in Lisbon, from May 12 - 15, 2026. The conference begins with a dedicated day focused on leadership and strategy for industry leaders, followed by three immersive days of practical, hands-on learning sessions.
DESIGN Conference 2026, the 19th edition of the annual International Design Conference, will be held from May 18 - 21, 2026, at Hotel Croatia Cavtat, Croatia. As a leading academic forum, DESIGN 2026 will showcase peer-reviewed papers across a wide spectrum of design and computing disciplines, including engineering design science, computer science, cognitive science, philosophy, methodological innovation, and the practical application of design research.
UX Scotland 2026, the annual international conference for designers, researchers and user-centred professionals, returns for its 11th edition on June 10 - 11, 2026 at the John McIntyre Conference Centre in Edinburgh. This year’s theme, "Constraint as Catalyst", explores how limitations can spark innovation. Topics will include creating content and conducting research under constraints, leading teams and making decisions effectively, scaling design for sustainable outcomes, leveraging constraints to drive creativity, and the evolving role of AI and emerging technologies, among others.
ACM Designing Interactive Systems 2026 (ACM DIS 2026), the annual SIGCHI conference on interactive systems design, is heading to Asia on June 13 - 17, 2026, hosted by the National University of Singapore (NUS). Moving beyond traditional human–computer interaction, DIS 2026 invites work that engages design as entangled with broader sociocultural, political, economic and ethical dimensions.
UXPA International Conference 2026, the premier annual event for UX professionals worldwide, will be held from June 22 - 25, 2026, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Hosted by the world’s leading UX professional association, this flagship conference brings together a global community of UX practitioners, researchers, and leaders. As in previous years, the event will begin with a full day of hands-on pre-conference workshops, followed by three action-packed days of inspiring keynotes, expert-led presentations, engaging sessions, and networking opportunities.
