Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps or an established professional looking to stay on top of your game, UX design conferences are invaluable for learning and networking. They offer a chance to delve deeper into various disciplines—from User Research to UX Design Leadership—providing critical insights and new developments.
In 2025, the Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) partnered with several conferences to aid in our mission to lower the cost of design education worldwide. Conferences included SmashingConf, DDX Munich and Dubai, WomenTech Global Conference, and Push UX.
For 2026, we've curated a global list of our favorite UX design conferences. Conferences offer access to industry leaders, networking opportunities, and knowledge that can take your UX design journey to new heights. Prepare to mark your calendars!
(Are we missing an amazing UX design conference from our list? Let us know at hello@interaction-design.org.)
February
UX360 Virtual Research Summit | 4 - 5 February | Online
Looking to sharpen your UX research skills and get inspired by real-world case studies?
Join the UX360 Virtual Summit, happening February 4–5, for two days of real insights, practical frameworks, and live discussions with UX leaders from companies like Meta, Walmart, Microsoft, Oracle, Warner Music, Decathlon, and Estée Lauder.
Ideal for: Anyone, Whether you’re deep into UX research or shaping product strategy, this is your space to connect with global peers, get inspired, and walk away with answers that matter— all from the comfort of your home or office
Price: $321 incl VAT
Register: UX360 Virtual
Discount: 15% off with code IxDF15
Speaker Highlights:
Meta – Director, UX Research
Microsoft – Director of User Experience
Walmart – Director, UX Design (AI, Platforms & DesignOps)
Oracle – Director of UX Design
Decathlon – Sr. Director of Product Design
Warner Music Group – Director of User Research
WUD Estonia 2026 | 16 - 20 February | Tallinn, Estonia + ONLINE
WUD Estonia is the largest conference in the Baltics dedicated to decision makers, product creators, business leaders, and design professionals.
Now returning to Tallinn for its 17th edition, WUD Estonia 2026 focuses on how design drives strategy, innovation, and business growth. The conference highlights the strategic value of design in organizations — through real stories, impactful methods, and practical results that show how design creates measurable value.
This year, the spotlight is on leaders and decision-makers who use design to create meaningful impact. At the same time, designers will find fresh perspectives on connecting creativity with business goals and gain the latest insights in AI, accessibility, digitalisation, and innovation.
Ideal for: Design, product & innovation leaders, UX, service design & CX professionals, Product Managers & Product Owners, Business and strategy teams, Innovation specialists, Design educators and students (especially for the academic pre-event)
Price: 149 € + VAT
Registration: https://wud.ee/
Discount: 15% discount with code IxDFATWUD26
Speaker highlights:
Frans Joziasse — Co-founder & Director, PARK
Steve Rawling — Author of “Storyteller Tactics” (200k+ customers worldwide)
Vitaly Friedman — UX Lead, Creative Lead & Editor-in-Chief, European Parliament
Kaspar Roost & Kadri Voll — Design Ops, Swedbank
Artur Sossin — Senior AI Consultant, Helmes
Mark Geljon — Advisor, Business Developer, Coach & Chief Maker
March
DecompileD | 12 March | Dresden, Germany
DecompileD is where developers, engineers, and tech enthusiasts come together to go beyond the buzzwords. On March 12, 2026, the OSTRA-DOME Dresden becomes the stage for deep dives into the world of software development, all in a vibrant, hands-on atmosphere.
Whether it’s mobile, web, cloud, AI & ML, engineering culture, agile development, or tech innovation – DecompileD explores the trends, tools, and best practices shaping the digital future.
Ideal for: Anyone interested in Tech.
Price: EUR 299 Excl VAT
Register for DecompileD
Speaker highlights: TBD
April
Information Architecture Conference 2026 | 14 - 18 April | Philadelphia, USA
IAC26 is the 27th annual gathering of the Information Architecture community, bringing together IA, UX, content strategy, and design practitioners from around the world. This year's theme, "Navigating Complexity: Clarity and Understanding with Information Architecture," explores how IA cuts through today's complex information systems to create experiences that let people thrive. The conference features workshops, keynotes, and sessions led by industry leaders in Information Architecture, Content Strategy, Product Design, and User Experience.
Ideal for: Information architects, UX designers, researchers, content strategists, product designers, and digital practitioners shaping how people experience information.
Price: USD 585
Register for IAC2025
Speaker Highlights:
Meg Lewis, Designer and Performer, Meg Lewis Fun House
Paz Perez, Self-Employed, AI Educator, Speaker, and Writer
UX Rotterdam | 16 - 17 April | Rotterdam, Netherlands
In April 2026, Rotterdam will become the stage for something new. For the first time, the city’s energy and creativity will host UX Rotterdam — a two-day conference dedicated to exploring the future of user experience, design, and innovation.
On 16 & 17 April 2026, 650 UX professionals from across the globe will gather at the iconic Zuidplein Theater to learn, share, and be inspired by leading voices shaping the next era of human-centered design.
Workshops, keynotes, and evening events — all in one unforgettable experience at the heart of Europe’s most forward-thinking design city.
Ideal for: UX Professionals and those looking to get inspired and learn all the newest topics about UX.
Price: EUR 599 Excl VAT
Coupon Code: UXR10
Register for UX Rotterdam
Speaker Highlights:
Jeroen van Geel, Independent Creative Strategist
Ivo van Hulten, Director of UX at Porsche
Ash Oliver, New Media Manager at Lovable
Diantha Boll, Senior Product Designer at Eneco
Katarina Bagherian, Customer Insights & Experience Leader
Hector Ayuso, Creative Director at Paradiso
UX360 North America | 21 - 23 April | Atlanta, Georgia, USA
UX360 North America is coming to the U.S. for the first time — in proud partnership with SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design), one of the world’s top design schools.
A global event where UX research meets real-world business impact. Hosted in collaboration with SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design), the summit brings together researchers, practitioners, and students for three days of case studies, applied methods, and strategic insights.
Topics will explore AI-driven research, demonstrating UX ROI, and building scalable research operations.
Ideal for: UX researchers & designers seeking inspiration, knowledge, and connections.
Price: USD 925 Incl VAT
Coupon Code: IxDF15
Register for UX360 North America
Speaker highlights:
Gloria Osardu, Senior Director, Global Head of UX Research, Brand and Consumer Insights at Yahoo
Sarah Bentley, Director of User Experience at Coca-Cola
Jeta Surman, Head of UX Research, Director-Global Commercial Services at American Express
Cheryl Abellanoza, Associate Director, UX Research at Verizon Connect
James Villacci, Director Global UX at HelloFresh
Utkarsh Seth, Senior Staff UX Manager at Google
May
UXLx: User Experience Lisbon 2026 | 12-15 May | Lisbon, Portugal
Four days, packed with hands-on learning, inspiring talks, and one-on-one conversations with global UX leaders - that’s UXLx in a nutshell!
It’s your annual 4-day break to soak in new skills with hundreds of designers, researchers, and leaders from all over the world.
Recognised leaders, published authors, and brand new voices will get you up to date with the latest UX techniques and knowledge that you can apply to your own projects as soon as you get back.
Ideal for: Designers, researchers, PMs, writers, and leaders - UXLx has tracks for everyone. No need to hunt for multiple training courses or send team members to different events. Make UXLx 2026 your team’s ultimate company outing: learn, connect, and grow together in Lisbon.
Price: EUR 395 + VAT
Register for UXLx
Speaker highlights:
Zalihata Ahamada, Design Ops Leader and Service Designer
Marianne Ashton Booth, Head of Product Design and Design Systems at ITVX
Noz Urbina, Principal Consultant at Urbina Consulting
Sylvie Abookire, Service and Systemic Designer
Emily DiLeo, Research Operations and Knowledge Management Consultant at The Current.
Agile Manchester 2026 | 13 - 14 May | Manchester, UK
We’re back for our 10th edition of Agile Manchester!
Agile Manchester is designed to create and nurture ‘change agents’. We provide actionable insights, practical tools, and new ideas, so you can get back to work and make positive changes for yourself, your team, and your clients.
Whether you’re new to the agile world or this is old hat now, you’ll find sessions that will give you that ‘aha’ moment.
Ideal for: Anyone interested in learning practical skills and tools in Agile
Price: From GBP 399 Excl VAT
Coupon Code: 10IXDF
Register: Agile Manchester
Speaker highlights:
Holly Cummins
Kirsten Mann
Steph Wright
Geoff Watts
Kevlin Henney
Randy Silver
Emily Webber
La Product Conf Paris | 19 May | Paris, France
La Product Conf Paris is the largest flagship event for Product People who want to challenge their thinking, sharpen their practices, and reconnect with what really matters. Every year, 1,300 Product people gather in the heart of Paris for one intense day of bold talks, unfiltered convictions, and real-world feedback from top builders across Product, Tech, Design, Data, and Business. No fluff, no recycled frameworks, just the future of Product, discussed by those who shape it.
Ideal for: Product Managers, Product Designers, Product Marketing Managers
Price: From EUR 149 to EUR 749
Register for La Product Conf
Speaker highlights: TBD
June
UX Scotland | 10 - 11 June | Edinburgh, Scotland
We'll be back in 2026 for our 11th edition on 10-11 June for two days of hands-on learning and community.
UX Scotland is a conference for designers, researchers and other user-centred professionals to come together to learn, share and connect.
Hosted in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, our curated event experience includes a mixture of inspiring keynotes, engaging sessions and interactive workshops. It's an ideal setting to meet and share experiences with fellow practitioners and leading experts.
Ideal for: UX Scotland is a friendly international conference for anyone working in UX, UCD, HCD, Service Design, or other digital specialisms.
Price: From GBP 425 Excl VAT
Coupon Code: IXDF10
Register for UX Scotland
Speaker highlights:
Sara Wachter-Boettcher
UX 360 Europe | 23 - 24 June | Berlin, Germany
Now in its 6th edition, UX360 Europe is a flagship event dedicated to advancing UX research as a strategic, business-driving function. Known for its global speaker lineup, practical case studies, and immediately applicable frameworks, the summit offers a deep dive into the methods and mindsets shaping UX today.
Attendees can expect sessions focused on cutting-edge strategies, real-world ROI, and the full research journey, from planning and execution to stakeholder alignment and business impact. With no sales pitches and a highly engaged audience, UX360 is where research excellence meets real-world application.
Ideal for: Ideal for UX researchers, designers, product managers, and CX leaders looking to scale research influence across their organizations.
Price: From EUR 939 Incl VAT
Coupon Code: IxDF15
Register for UX360Summit EU
Speaker highlights: TBA
September
SDinGOV | 23 - 25 September | Edinburgh, Scotland
SDinGov is the premier international community event dedicated to anyone involved in designing and commissioning public services. We are excited to announce that we are returning for our 13th year, and it will be an in-person three-day conference taking place on 23-25 September 2026.
Our carefully curated event experience includes a mix of inspiring keynote speeches, engaging live sessions, interactive group sessions, and speakers.
Ideal for: Our conference is open to participants who manage, design, or develop central and local government services, health and education services, emergency sector services, civic technologies, and other related fields. Whether you are a government employee, consultant, or design agency, we welcome you to join us.
Price: From GBP 565 Excl VAT
Coupon Code: IXDF10
Register for SDinGov
Speaker highlights: TBD
SmashingConf Freiburg | 8-11 September | Freiburg, Germany
“SmashingConf is coming back to Freiburg on September 8–11, where it all started for Smashing Magazine! We are doing another — 2-day single-track — web design and development conference, focusing on everything web, with topics like design systems, accessibility, CSS, JavaScript, web performance and cutting-edge techniques. There are also 6 hands-on and practical workshops, where you can learn practical new skills, or choose for online conference tickets.”
Ideal for: All front-end devs and designers.
Price:
In Person: from EUR 749
Online: from EUR 200 (early-bird tickets)
Register here and claim your 15% exclusive discount
Speaker highlights:
Ana Rodrigues, Front-end developer at Hactar
Kevin Hawkins, UX Research & Product Design Leader
October
World Usability Conference | 14-16 October | Graz, Austria
“The World Usability Congress is the global leading UX design expert & strategy conference. The conference invites over 50 speakers from different industries to share their real-world UX design challenges and collaborate with attendees in multi-disciplinary workshops.”
Ideal for: All UX design disciplines.
Price: From EUR 830 (both days) or EUR 440 (single day).
Register for the World Usability Conference 2025.
Speaker highlights: TBA
