UX Research Conference Guide for 2025

UX Research Conference Guide for 2025

December 19, 2024
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Looking to boost your research skills, draw inspiration from experts, and forge connections with fellow research enthusiasts? Conferences are the perfect way to achieve all that! Explore our guide on the most interesting upcoming user research conferences in 2025, and snag some of those early bird tickets!

Keep an eye out for the symbols ( for in-person, for online) to find which events are the right fit for you, and come by again to get more details about some of the events that are still putting the finishing touches on behind the scenes.

If you think there's an event missing from our list, let us know via email, and we'll be happy to add it!

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Feb 19 - 20

UX360 Research Summit πŸŽ₯

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Date: February 19 - 20, 2025
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Location: Online
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Theme: Design. Insight. Experience.
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Price: from $199
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Africa & Europe
Central Asia
E. Asia & Australia

UX360 will showcase the latest UX and design research - from planning and conducting, to analysis and the implementation of UX insights. This exciting conference includes presentations from top UX researchers from the world’s largest brands, interactive panel discussions and 1-2-1 meetings. This is a must-attend conference for UX researchers to learn, be inspired and network.

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Feb 25 - 27

ConveyUX πŸŽ₯πŸ“

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Date: February 25 - 27, 2025
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Location: Seattle, Washington
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Theme: Sharpen your skills at Convey UX
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Price: From $495 (Online), From $1,295 (In-person)
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Africa & Europe
Central Asia
E. Asia & Australia

ConveyUX is the user experience conference for leaders and UX professionals looking to innovate, transform, and future-proof their organizations. Since 2013, ConveyUX, presented by Blink UX has brought together thought leaders, strategists, product managers, designers, and researchers to learn the latest about what’s going on in the world of user experience.

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Feb 27 - 28

Research by the SeaπŸ“

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Date: February 27 - 28, 2025
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Location: Brighton, UK
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Theme: The future of research
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Price: Β£345
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UX London presents a one-day conference in Brighton for design and research practitioners. Join the conversation and learn about the future of design research. Add a workshop day to take the learning even further.

Escape your research routine for a day by the seaside that will set your sights on a bright horizon for UX. Breathe the fresh air of ideas and learn new skills that will focus your research on a shared future for people, culture and planet.

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Mar 11 - 13

Advancing Research πŸŽ₯

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Date: March 11 - 13, 2025
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Location: Online
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Theme: A conference created by researchers for researchers
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Price: From $893
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Are you frustrated with the state of UX research? Does it feel like things have stagnated? We have good news and bad news β€” and they’re the same news: you’re not alone. Many of the research leaders and senior practitioners we speak with are feeling the same way.

Advancing Research 2025 is your opportunity to collaboratively re-assess the state of the practice, consider the increasingly complex demands being placed upon research teams and leaders, and work together to define clear roles, set goals, and establish scalable solutions for achieving them.

We can’t wait for you to be a part of the conversation.

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Apr 08 - 09

Prompt:UXπŸ“

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Date: April 8 - 9, 2025
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Location: Berlin, Germany
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Theme: The intersection of AI and User Experience Design
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Price: From €450
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Africa & Europe
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Are you ready to deepen your AI skills even more?

Don't miss out on the latest Trends, Insights and Use Cases when it comes to the integration of AI into digital products.

At the 2025 spring edition of the prompt:UX, taking place in Berlin, we will focus on advanced AI UX Topics, concrete problems and use cases so that you, your team and your product remain at the forefront of technology.

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Apr 14 - 16

UXinsight Festival πŸŽ₯πŸ“

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Date: April 14 - 16, 2025
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Location: Leiden, The Netherlands
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Theme: Stay Curious and Be Bold
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Price: From €175 (Online), From €995 (In-person)
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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.

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May 10

DDX Innovation & UX Conference πŸ“

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Date: May 10, 2025
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Location: Munich, Germany
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Theme: Aligning the potential of AI with the humanism of UX
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Price: From 199€
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Africa & Europe
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E. Asia & Australia

DDX is returning to Munich for another incredible gathering of innovators, designers, and thought leaders! Join us to explore cutting-edge ideas and actionable insights in innovation, UX, and design.

What to Expect:

  • Inspiring Talks: Gain exclusive insights from top-tier speakers at the forefront of UX and design.

  • Interactive Workshops: Engage in hands-on sessions to enhance your skills and expertise.

  • Networking Opportunities: Meet global innovators and collaborate on ideas that drive change.

  • Startup Awards: Celebrate groundbreaking talent and visionary projects shaping the future.

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May 12 - 14

UXDX USA πŸŽ₯πŸ“

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Date: May 12 - 14, 2025
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Location: New York
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Theme: Shift from Projects to Product Teams
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Price: From $289 (Online), From $959 (In-person)
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Africa & Europe
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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.

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May 14 - 15

UX360 Research Summit πŸ“

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Date: May 14 - 15, 2025
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Location: Berlin, Germany
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Theme: Design. Insight. Experience.
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Price: From €895
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Africa & Europe
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E. Asia & Australia

In 2025, we are proud to be hosting the 2nd Annual in-person UX360 Research Summit taking place on 14-15 May in Berlin, Germany.

UX360 will showcase the latest UX and design research - from planning and conducting, to analysis and the implementation of UX insights. This exciting conference includes presentations from global thought leaders and international brands, interactive panel discussions and 1-2-1 meetings. This is a must-attend conference for UX researchers to learn, be inspired and to network with peers.

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May 14 - 16

QRCA Worldwide Qualitative Research Conference πŸ“

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Date: May 14 - 16, 2025
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Location: Berlin, Germany
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Theme: Connecting. Educating. Advancing.
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Price: from $870
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Africa & Europe
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Attending the 2025 QRCA Worldwide Conference on Qualitative Research is a MUST for all qualitative professionals, as we look to build on the resounding success of the 2023 QRCA Worldwide Conference in Lisbon, Portugal.

This biennial event brings together professionals dedicated to advancing qualitative research on a global scale. In this invigorating environment, attendees are inspired by the rich exchange of ideas, learning from peers, and gaining insights from experts from around the world.

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May 19 - 21

UXDX EMEA πŸŽ₯πŸ“

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Date: May 19 - 21, 2025
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Location: Berlin, Germany
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Theme: The conference to build better product teams
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Price: From €289 (Online), From €759 (In-person)
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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.

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May 20 - 23

User Experience LisbonπŸ“

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Date: May 20 - 23, 2025
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Location: Lisbon, Portugal
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Theme: Lisbon awaits you for the ultimate learning experience
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Price: From 395€
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Europe's largest UX training conference.

4 inspiring days to learn and grow your skills with the absolute best in the field. Meet and share ideas with hundreds of UX pros from all over the world.

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Jun 05

UXRConf 2025 πŸŽ₯πŸ“

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Date: June 5, 2025
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Location: San Francisco, USA
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Theme: The biggest research event of the year
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Price: Free
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Seven years ago, our team hosted the largest gathering of UX researchers in the world. This year, back for its eighth edition, UXRConf is better than ever.

Featuring researchers from the world’s top companies working on the latest technology, methods, and more, these are the ideas that define the next year of UX research.

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Jun 07 - 08

UXcamp Europe πŸ“

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Date: June 7 - 8, 2025
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Location: Berlin, Germany
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Theme: The largest unconference for UX Professionals in Europe
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Price: Free
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We are one the of the largest BarCamps for User Experience Professionals with 500+ active participants from all over the world and meet in Berlin once a year.

The event is held since 2009, planned by a team of local UX enthusiasts and run during the weekend by all our participants.

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Jun 10 - 12

UX LondonπŸ“

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Date: June 10 - 12, 2025
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Location: London, UK
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Theme: All aspects of user experience from discovery and design through to delivery
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Price: From Β£595
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Bringing the UX community together for a celebration of all things digital design & UX.

Join us for world-class talks and hands-on workshops covering UX research, product, interface design, content strategy, cross-functional collaboration, interface design, design systems and much more.

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Jun 11 - 12

UX ScotlandπŸ“

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Date: June 11 - 12, 2025
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Location: Edinburgh, UK
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Theme: A friendly international conference
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Price: From Β£418.80
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We're back in 2025 for our 10th anniversary edition on 11-12 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.

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Jun 16 - 19

UXPA INTERNATIONAL πŸ“

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Date: June 16 - 19, 2025
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Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Theme: International in-person conference
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Price: TBA
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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.

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Sep 10 - 12

Hatch Conference πŸ“

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Date: September 10 - 12, 2025
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Location: Berlin, Germany
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Theme: Events for UX & Design Experts in Europe
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Price: TBA
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The event where experienced UX & Design Professionals in Europe meet to learn, get inspired and connect. Recordings pass available.

Stay up to date, get inspired and meet other experienced designers from around Europe and the world.

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Sep 16 - 19

EPIC2025πŸ“

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Date: September 16 - 19, 2025
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Location: Helsinki, Finland
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Theme: The premiere international conference on ethnographic practice.
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Price: TBA
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EPIC is the essential community and conference of practitioners using an ethnographic lens for sensemaking and transformation.

Working in every sector and industry, EPIC members help organizations make strategic decisions, create value, and navigate uncertainty by understanding people within cultural ecosystems.

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Sep 24 - 25

UX NordicπŸ“

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Date: September 24 - 25, 2025
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Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
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Theme: The World Stage for User Experience Design
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Price: From €280
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In 2025, the UX Nordic will become an integral part of the Future Product Days and offer even more insights and options.

On top of the well-known UX Nordic format with two UX stages, fun activities and optional workshops, your ticket will also give you access to 3 additional stages focusing on AI, Product Management and E-Commerce.

The 2025 Conference will set its focus on hot topics such as the Future for Product Designers, Research, AI UX, Leadership and trends from the US and Asia.

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Oct 06 - 08

uxcon vienna πŸŽ₯πŸ“

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Date: October 6 - 8, 2025
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Location: Vienna, Austria
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Theme: Europe’s friendliest conference for UX Research & Design
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Price: From €190 (Online), From €750 (In-person)
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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!

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Oct 14 - 16

World Usability Congress πŸ“

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Date: October 14 - 16, 2025
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Location: Graz, Austria
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Theme: UX strategy & management conference
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Price: From 440€
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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.

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Oct 23 - 24

PUSH UX πŸ“

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Date: October 23 - 24, 2025
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Location: Munich, Germany
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Theme: UX and topic related fields in a relaxed and family-like atmosphere
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Price: €199 (Student tickets) and €499 (Early Bird tickets)
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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.

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About the Author
Phillis Chang

Phillis is a Content Marketing Strategist at Condens. As a content creator, she produces both long and short-form content in various formats, from blog articles and social media posts to video snippets. She is passionate about ensuring that her work is high-quality and strives to publish content that is both informative and actionable for the UX research community.


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