Top Global Design Conferences in 2025

List of upcoming design conferences and events happening around the world in 2025.

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    • UX South Africa 2025 (Online)

    Online

    UX South Africa 2025, the continent’s flagship UX conference, returns this year as a fully online experience, taking place over two days on 22 & 23 July 2025. In its first virtual edition since the COVID era, the conference will bring together UX leaders, designers, and practitioners from across Africa and around the world. Attendees can expect insightful talks, fresh perspectives, and meaningful conversations, all aimed at elevating the UX community in South Africa and beyond.

    ZAR1000

    SmashingConf Freiburg 2025 (Online / Freiburg, Germany)

    Historisches Kaufhaus (Historical Merchants' Hall) Münsterplatz 24, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

    SmashingConf Freiburg 2025 will be held from September 8 - 11, 2025, at the Historical Merchants' Hall in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. The event features a one-day pre-conference workshop, two days of insightful talks, and an additional day of hands-on workshops. This conference is tailored for front-end developers and designers, featuring insights on design systems, AI, accessibility, CSS, web performance, and the latest technologies. A live streaming option will also be available this year for those who cannot attend in person.

    EUR749

    DesignOps Summit 2025 (Online)

    Online

    DesignOps Summit 2025, the premier annual conference for leaders in design operations and teams, will return virtually for two days on September 10 - 11, 2025. This year, the conference will delve into two major themes. The first, "DesignOps Craft", will focus on the critical skills and best practices that empower designers and design teams to excel in their roles. The second, "DesignOps Futures", will explore how design can expand its influence through the use of cutting-edge technologies, novel collaboration models, and deeply integrated operational strategies that enable design to drive significant business outcomes across various domains.

    USD495

    SmashingConf New York 2025 (Online / New York, United States)

    New World Stages New World Stages, 340 W 50th St, New York, NY, United States

    SmashingConf New York 2025 will take place from October 6 - 9, 2025, at the New World Stages theatre in Mahattan, NYC. The event includes a one-day pre-conference workshop, two days of inspiring talks, and an additional day of hands-on workshops. This unique conference kicks off with a refreshing morning run and yoga session at Central Park, setting the tone for an energizing experience. Dive into key topics such as design systems, AI, accessibility, and UX research, with expert-led talks and sessions.

    USD649

    AIGA Design Conference 2025 (Los Angeles, California, United States)

    The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles Westin Bonaventure Hotel Los Angeles, 404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    AIGA Design Conference 2025, the flagship annual event organized by the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), will be held at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles from October 9 - 11, 2025. The theme for this year, "Design + Performance", delves into the dynamic interplay between creativity and execution. The conference will explore how designers can craft experiences that captivate, inspire, and drive change through the power of storytelling, movement and innovation. 

    Adobe MAX 2025 (Online / Los Angeles, California, United States)

    Online / Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Adobe MAX 2025, the world’s premier annual creativity conference, will take place from October 28 - 30, 2025 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in California. Besides attending the conference in person, designers, developers, and creative managers can participate in the free virtual segment from October 28 - 29. This online experience will feature a selection of keynotes, exclusive previews of the latest products and features, and on-demand sessions. Participants can also opt for separately ticketed preconference labs, where they can learn directly from experts on using Adobe tools.

    Free

    IXDC 2025 (Beijing, China)

    China National Convention Center 国家会议中心 No.7 East Tianchen Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

    IXDC 2025 (International Conference of Experience Design 2025 / 国际体验设计大会 2025), China’s premier and largest UX design conference, returns from October 29 - November 1, 2025 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing. This year’s theme, "Human-Machine Symbiosis 人机共生", explores the deepening interdependence between humans and machines in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The conference will bring together executives, design and business leaders, product designers, and researchers from leading companies and institutions across China and the region.

    CNY4000

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