FuseCon 2026, Malaysia's annual conference for UX, product and technology, returns for its third edition on October 14 - 15, 2026 at the Connexion Conference & Event Centre (The Vertical) in Kuala Lumpur. As AI continues to reshape how we build, launch and scale products, FuseCon 2026 explores a defining question of our time: how do we stay intentional, ethical and deeply human in an increasingly automated world?
Figma Config India 2026, the first-ever Figma conference in India, will take place on October 15, 2026 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) in Bengaluru. At this one-day event, participants will gain insights from leading product builders shaping the future of design and product development, explore Figma's latest products and features, enhance their Figma skills through hands-on learning opportunities and connect with more than 4,000 professionals from across the industry.
PUSH UX 2026, the 14th edition of Germany's premier UX conference, takes place on October 22 - 23, 2026, at the Alte Kongresshalle in Munich. More than 700 UX leaders, designers, product innovators and creative technologists from Europe and beyond will explore the impact of outstanding digital experiences, evolving career paths, practical AI, and innovation in a world where the future ages fast.
EPIC2026, the 22nd edition of the annual international ethnography conference that alternates between the United States and Europe, will take place at the Illinois Institute of Technology from October 25 - 27, 2026. Centered on the theme , this year’s conference explores large-scale computation - how we model, predict, and interpret context to create value for people and businesses.
IXDC 2026 (International Conference of Experience Design 2026 / 国际体验设计大会 2026), China's premier and largest UX design conference, will take place at Guangzhou Design Capital in Southern China from October 29 - November 1, 2026. Building on last year's theme, "Human–Machine Symbiosis 人机共生", this year's conference introduces a new sub-theme, "Creating Intelligent Experiences with Warmth 创造有温度的智能体验", exploring how design can preserve empathy, humanity and emotional connection in an increasingly AI-driven world.
UX Brighton 2026, the 14th edition of Brighton's annual UX gathering, returns to the Brighton Dome Concert Hall on November 6, 2026. This year's theme, "Emerging Methods", explores the evolving landscape of UX research, design and evaluation. As new tools, techniques and ways of working continue to reshape the field, the conference will examine the methods that are proving most valuable in practice.
Adobe MAX 2026, the world's premier annual creativity conference, held in rotation between California and Florida, returns this year in Miami from November 10 - 12, 2026, after last year's event in Los Angeles. The conference will be a ticketed in-person event, with select sessions streamed virtually at no cost on November 10 - 11. Designers, developers, and creative managers can look forward to inspiring keynotes, exclusive previews of the latest Adobe products and features, and a broad range of on-demand sessions.
World Usability Day 2026 will be celebrated on November 12, 2026, the second Thursday of November. This global observance unites professionals and advocates across product, design, research, accessibility and usability communities in a shared commitment to creating more inclusive, accessible and user-friendly experiences for everyone. This year's theme, "Designing a Sustainable Future with Ethical AI", invites digital practitioners worldwide to explore how artificial intelligence can be designed, developed and deployed responsibly to foster global collaboration, empower diverse communities and contribute to a more sustainable future.
UX South Africa 2026 (UXSA 26), the premier UX conference on the African continent, returns as a fully in-person event from 12–14 November 2026 in Johannesburg after going fully online the year before. Centered around five key themes, including AI, designing for the future, and public services, the conference brings together UX professionals and leaders from across Africa to exchange ideas, spark new thinking and push the craft forward.
STHLM Xperience Conference 2026 will return on November 12, 2026 at 7A Posthuset in Stockholm, in celebration of World Usability Day. This annual gathering will provide an inspiring and immersive experience centered on the theme, "Designing a Sustainable Future with Ethical AI". The conference will bring together thought leaders, practitioners and innovators to explore how artificial intelligence can be developed and applied in ways that strengthen global collaboration, empower diverse communities and contribute to a more sustainable future.
UX360 Research Summit 2027, the sixth edition of the annual virtual UX research conference, is back online on February 3 - 4, 2027. Centered on the theme "From Invisible to Indispensable", this year's summit explores how UX research can elevate its strategic influence, scale its impact across organizations and play a pivotal role in shaping product decisions. Through a compelling lineup of expert-led presentations and interactive panel discussions, attendees will gain practical insights and fresh perspectives from leading UX practitioners, researchers and industry thought leaders.
prompt:UX 2027, Europe's leading annual conference on AI in UX Design, will take place on February 24 - 25, 2027 at Hotel Amano Eastside in Berlin. Now in its 4th edition, this two-day event brings together Designers, Researchers and Product Managers to explore how AI is transforming digital product experiences and shaping the future of UX strategy.
Information Architecture Conference 2027 (IAC27), the 28th annual gathering of information architecture (IA) academics and practitioners, returns to Philadelphia from April 14 - 17, 2027. Continuing the tradition of previous editions, IAC27 will feature a dynamic program of fast-paced lightning talks, in-depth presentations, hands-on workshops and networking opportunities
UX Rotterdam 2027 returns to Theater Zuidplein on April 22 - 23, 2027 for its second edition, building on the momentum of a highly successful debut last year. Bringing together more than 650 UX professionals, designers and industry leaders from the region and beyond, the two-day event will feature inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking panel discussions and interactive workshops. Attendees will gain insights from leading practitioners as they explore how design is evolving in an era shaped by AI, increasing complexity and rapid technological change.
CHI 2027, the premier annual conference in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), will take place from May 10 - 14, 2027, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh, United States. Inspired by Pittsburgh's iconic yellow bridges, the conference theme, "Bridges", highlights the vital role of HCI in connecting people and technologies.
