UX Research Conference Guide for 2024

The QRCA Annual Conference marks the beginning of the 2024 conference season. Spanning four days, this event is a valuable opportunity for immersive qualitative learning and networking. Focused on skill and technique sharing, adopting new tools, and fostering lifelong connections with kindred professionals, the conference caters to consultants, agencies, in-house researchers, and suppliers alike.

In 2024, two UX360 Research Summits are scheduled, with the initial one being entirely virtual. This event features insights from world-class speakers, case studies from over 20 industries, and interactive sessions on UX and design research. Running for two days, the summit kicks off at 2 pm CET / 8 am ET each day. The UX360 Research Summit is part of the QUAL360 global conference series. Discounted early bird registration is available until the end of December.

There’s so much work around the work that’s required to set research up for success, like navigating executive relationships, setting up long-term learning programs and understanding business initiatives.

This one day event, designed and curated by the one and only Colette Kolenda, is targeted towards senior researchers and managers who want to make research, not just researchers, successful at their company.

ConveyUX, hosted by Blink UX, is an annual user experience conference held in Seattle from February 27-29. This year, the event will be both in-person and virtual, catering to a global audience. Since 2013, ConveyUX has brought together professionals from various fields, including designers, researchers, strategists, and product managers, to explore the latest developments in user experience. The conference delves into how industry experts are adjusting their methodologies in response to the influence of AI, offering attendees valuable insights and strategies for immediate implementation in their work.

Advancing Research, a conference designed by and for researchers, returns for its fifth edition and will be held in person at the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens, New York. The main conference is scheduled for March 25-26, complemented by in-person workshops on March 27. This gathering provides a collaborative space to reassess the landscape of UXR practices. Attendees will be able to explore the evolving challenges faced by research teams and leaders, working together to define roles, set goals, and establish scalable solutions to address these challenges.

A full-day hybrid conference to explore the insights that drive innovators, creators, and problem solvers to build world-changing products.

The 8th edition of the UXinsight Festival will take place in April 2024 in Breda, The Netherlands, with a virtual participation option. This global gathering attracts hundreds of UX researchers from more than 40 countries, fostering discussions on UX research trends, case studies, emerging methodologies, research maturity, and more. With a commitment to delivering actionable insights, high-quality content, diverse speakers, and interactive opportunities, the UXinsight Festival is a must-attend for anyone passionate about UX research. Keep an eye out for Condens, as we'll be present for those looking to connect in person.

The UXDX conference breaks down traditional silos, fostering collaboration between Product, UX, Design, and Dev professionals to streamline product development. Because if your team is learning separately how are they expected to work together? The agenda of the conference is thus designed around the Product, UX, Design, and Dev skills that enable team autonomy, quick iterations, and better customer and business outcomes.

In 2024, the UX360 Research series will make its in-person debut in Berlin, Germany. UX360 will showcase the latest UX and design research - from planning and conducting, to analysis and the implementation of UX insights. Featuring presentations by global thought leaders, discussions with international brands, and opportunities for interactive panel discussions and one-on-one meetings, this conference is an essential experience for UX researchers seeking knowledge, inspiration, and networking with fellow professionals.

How can AI elevate the effectiveness and impact of UX professionals?

And equally important, how can we navigate and prevent the potential pitfalls resulting from hasty AI integration?

You’ll learn from and be inspired by cutting-edge case studies and demonstrations that showcase AI applications in UX design, research, and content creation. And our expert panels will empower you to sharpen your critical thinking, enabling proactive anticipation and mitigation of unintended consequences stemming from AI in our field.

The biggest research event of the year is back for its seventh edition.

Block off your calendars, because UXRConf 2024 is coming at you on Thursday June 6, live from the Fort Mason Center in downtown San Francisco.

Whether you’re joining in-person or online, meet our newest roster of speakers, creatively solving problems on the frontier of research. Get ready to level up your practice, because it doesn’t get any bigger than this!

Quant UX Con is the leading event for Quantitative User Experience Researchers worldwide and everyone else interested in Quant UX research. It features more than 100 how-to presentations, research talks, discussions, and career advice. Everyone is welcomed, from practitioners to academics, quantitative to qualitative UXRs, students to senior industry contributors. Join live in every timezone around the clock for a mix of talks, workshops, and prior sessions replayed on demand.

The conference is organized by the UXPA, the User Experience Professionals Association that introduced World Usability Day and supports researchers and designers. There is no information about the event’s time and program yet.

EPIC is a conference and community of researchers, designers, creators, and innovators doing ethnography for impact. This momentous 20th EPIC conference marks a pivotal moment when society, industry, and ethnography need to achieve profound transitions to create livable futures on the planet. EPIC invites diverse people and creative partnerships to reexamine foundations, reckon with displacement, and craft new capacities for generations.

UX Australia is Australia's premier conference about UX, product and service design, and the surrounding disciplines of research, content, operations, management, and more. Now in its 16th year, the hybrid event includes conference presentations and workshops, covering topics and ideas relevant to experienced practitioners, newbies, and everyone in between. There is no information about the event’s time and program yet.

uxcon vienna is an international platform for UX enthusiasts. It provides professional exchange and build a bridge between the European UX scene and pioneers in the US. Whether you're a pro or just starting out, it's got you covered with expert insights, networking opportunities, and a chance to connect with the best in the biz. Come join the conference and take your UX game to the next level!

UXDX hosts various conferences, this one being focused on Europe. The event aims to break down the barriers between Product, UX, Design, and Dev so you can build better products, faster, together. Enhance your skills and explore how companies enable teams to deliver. The agenda is designed to maximize online and offline benefits, with interactive sessions like debates, panels, and forums.

The World Usability Congress is the global leading UX expert & strategy conference. They invite over 50 speakers from different industries to share their real-world UX challenges and collaborate with our attendees in multi-disciplinary workshops. There is no information about the event’s and program yet.

PUSH UX is a lovingly crafted platform for hands-on design professionals, product-minded innovators, and creative technologists. Experience world-class speakers in a relaxed atmosphere that feels like being with family. The program at PUSH is curated to be relevant for every UX professional, no matter their role or industry. This gives you a great mix of people with similar yet different backgrounds.