HATCH Conference 2026, the premier invite-only event for UX and design leaders in Europe, returns this year with an impressive line-up of industry experts. This year’s program features speakers from Notion, Attio, Air France and other leading companies, along with design legend Paula Scher. The onsite edition is now sold out, but online tickets are still available from just €50. Use voucher code UIUXTREND to enjoy this exclusive offer!
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.
Prompt to Product 2026 is a virtual AI conference designed for designers and product makers. Taking place on May 18, 2026, the four-hour event brings together experts to share real-world experiences, practical skills, and emerging best practices. In addition to the talks, three separately hosted virtual workshops, spanning 2, 3 and 4 days each, offer deeper exploration of topics at the intersection of design, product development, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
UX London 2026 returns to CodeNode from June 2 - 4, 2026, bringing together the UX community for three inspiring days of learning, collaboration and connection in the heart of London. Continuing the tradition of previous editions, each morning will feature thought-provoking talks from leading UX experts, followed by practical, hands-on workshops led by experienced practitioners in the afternoons. Each day concludes with relaxed networking receptions, giving attendees the chance to connect, exchange ideas and build meaningful professional relationships.
Adobe 99U Conference 2026 returns for its 13th edition on June 4, 2026 at the Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York City, bringing together creative professionals to share their journeys, insights, and evolving practices. This year's conference will push those discussions further, examining how creative work and businesses are transforming, how to navigate a period of rapid change, and how to uncover inspiration that’s not just aspirational, but genuinely actionable.
UX Connect 2026, the 5th edition of the annual UX conference in Aarhus, returns on June 9 - 10, 2026 at Vertica, located in the heart of the city. Designed for just 50 design leaders and UX professionals, UX Connect offers a rare space for meaningful exchange where practitioners come together to share ideas, experiences and inspiration, free from sales pitches and marketing noise.
UX on the Beach 2026 is an international UX design conference exploring the evolving intersection of design, development and AI integration, where disciplines converge and new ideas take shape. Taking place over two days on June 9 - 10, 2026, the event unfolds just steps from the sandy shores of historic Venice, offering an inspiring seaside setting unlike any other. Participants can expect insightful, PowerPoint-free talks with no sponsored presentations, just meaningful conversations, actionable strategies and fresh perspectives ready to be applied to their work. Additionally, get 10% off ticket prices with voucher code UIUXTREND10!
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.
UX360 Research Europe Summit 2026, the third annual in-person UX research conference in the UX360 Research series, returns for two full days on June 23 - 24, 2026, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz in Berlin. Attendees can expect a rich program of insightful presentations, hands-on workshops, and interactive panel discussions, all led by global thought leaders and representatives from leading international brands. The summit also offers extensive opportunities for networking with peers from companies around the world.
Figma Config 2026, the annual conference for product creators hosted by the world’s leading UX design tool, returns to San Francisco from June 23 - 25, 2026 at the Moscone Center. Featuring more than 75 design leaders and over 50 sessions, this three-day event offers product managers and designers the opportunity to learn about the future of design and product development, engage with industry experts, explore the latest Figma features and products, and network with over 8,000 attendees from across the United States and around the world.
HCI International 2026 (HCII2026), the 28th edition of the annual international conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), will take place as a hybrid event from July 26 - 31, 2026, at the Montreal Convention Centre in Montreal, Canada. For participants unable to attend in person, this year’s conference will also offer an online option. HCII 2026 is organized in conjunction with 20 affiliated international conferences, providing attendees with seamless access through a single registration.
UX Australia 2026, the 17th edition of Australia’s leading annual UX conference, will be held over two days, August 27 - 28, 2026, at the NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre in Sydney. The two-day program will cover a wide range of topics, including UX, product and service design, and related disciplines such as research, content, operations, management, and more. Attendees will gain valuable insights, inspiration, and practical knowledge from some of Australia’s leading UX practitioners.
