UX Research Conferences & Events

UXR Gets A Reboot – What AI Means for Your Career

Online (free) - ICN (free) membership required

Alec brings a rare behind-the-scenes view of our evolving field. He’ll share how UXRs can stay ahead of the curve, adapt their skills, and shape what comes next.

EPIC2025

Helsinki, Finland

Join the premiere international conference on ethnographic practice, happening September 16-19, 2025 in Helsinki. Our conference experience offers expertise and skills you need, as well as inspiration and provocations that open new horizons.

UX Challenges in Financial Services, and Beyond

Online (free)

Drawing on over two decades of experience in research and design, Bill and Gloria will talk about UX challenges in finance and beyond, sharing real-world strategies for trust, alignment, and AI clarity.

Is your research practice built on rigor or running on luck?

Online (free)

An AMA with Carl Pearson, Staff Quantitative UX Researcher at Reddit, to unpack what it really means to run high-impact, methodologically sound research in a world where roles are shifting, tools are evolving, and rigor matters more than ever. moreless

We’ll explore how ReOps teams and researchers can work together to raise the bar – not just by choosing the right methods, but by enabling scalable practices that lead to trustworthy insights.

Build Strategic Influence as a UX researcher

Online (free)

Understanding strategic influence helps UX researchers shift from reporting insights to shaping decisions. You’ll learn how to communicate impact, win stakeholder buy-in, and position yourself as a trusted advisor. This lesson gives you tools to grow your influence and career opportunities.

The Future of UX Research Is Strategic: How to Get Research a Seat at the Table

Online (free)

Sahar Chung, Director of Product Strategy at Multiplayer, will reveal why advancing in user research and being promoted to senior roles isn't about mastering more methodologies. It's about developing the storytelling and stakeholder management skills that give research a real seat at the table.

AI Club: The UXR AI Playbook

Online (free)

This isn't another talk about the future of work; it’s a practical guide on thinking through and integrating AI responsibly within your research workflows, today. We’ll focus on actionable tools, smart adoption strategies, and the ethical guardrails we need to get this right.