Kick Off 2026 IXDF Meet and Greet

Hi all,

I’m excited to invite you to the Kick Off 2026 IxDF Tempe Meet & Greet, happening on Thursday, February 5, 2026. This gathering will mark the start of a First Thursday of every month cadence for our local IxDF community.

This first meetup will be short and sweet — focused on introductions, connection, and shaping what you want this group to provide in 2026.

(example: networking, problem solving, resume/portfolio reviews, expert speakers, job boards, mentoring, etc.)

Hi all,

I’m excited to invite you to the Kick Off 2026 IxDF Tempe Meet & Greet, happening on Thursday, February 5, 2026. This gathering will mark the start of a First Thursday of every month cadence for our local IxDF community.

This first meetup will be short and sweet (30 minutes) — focused on introductions, connection, and shaping what youwant this group to provide in 2026.

Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 6:00pm MST
Location: remote

✨ Agenda (30 minutes)

1. Welcome & IxDF Tempe Vision (5 min)

   • Purpose of the group

   • Monthly cadence & what to expect

2. Quick Introductions (10 min)

   • Name, role, and why you joined IxDF Tempe

3. Co-Creating 2026 Value (10 min)
   Open discussion on what you’d like this group to offer, such as:

   • Networking & community building

   • UX problem-solving sessions

   • Resume & portfolio reviews

   • Expert speakers & panels

   • Job leads & local job board

   • Mentorship (giving & receiving)

4. Wrap-Up & Next Steps (5 min)

   • Themes for upcoming meetups

   • Preview of March’s session

Please use this conversation thread to ask questions about the location, date, time, or agenda, and to share what you’re hoping to get out of IxDF Tempe this year.

I’m looking forward to meeting you all and building something meaningful together in 2026.

Warmly,
Jenniffer Whittingham
IxDF Tempe Group Leader
Interaction Design Foundation