UXCON25 was a space where people came to learn, connect, and make sense of their careers. No pressure. No performance. Just honest conversations and shared experiences.
If you were there, these moments will feel familiar.
If you missed it, this will help you catch up on what mattered.
What Made UXCON25 Special
UXCON25 brought together researchers, designers, PMs, students, leaders, and anyone who cares about building useful and thoughtful experiences. The atmosphere was calm, focused, and open. People showed up ready to learn and ready to share.
Here are the moments that defined this year.
Talks That Shifted Perspectives
Our speakers focused on clarity, practical learning, and real stories.
Every session gave people something they could apply immediately.
Workshops Built for Practice
This year, the workshops encouraged people to roll up their sleeves and try things.
Participants mapped journeys, challenged assumptions, and practiced insight storytelling as leaders, not just practitioners. They learned simple ways to communicate decisions, coach their teams, and create space for others to shine. Many attendees said it was the most stretching leadership lab they had all year.
Overflowing leadership is what happens when your growth spills over into everyone around you. UXCON25 created space for that.
Networking That Felt Easy
People connected in a way that felt natural. There were conversations about job searches, difficult projects, teamwork challenges, and small victories that often go unnoticed. Some people met mentors. Others met new friends. Everyone found someone they could relate to.
This sense of community is one of the things that makes UXCON special.
Moments We Will Not Forget
Someone quietly saying, “I finally feel like I fit in here.”
People taking photos together as if they had known each other for years.
Rooms becoming completely quiet during sessions because everyone was fully present.
Attendees staying after sessions to help each other improve their portfolios.
These moments reminded us why UXCON exists.
What We Learned From You
Your feedback showed us something clear:
You want more community.
More practical learning. More support for real career challenges.
More spaces where questions feel welcome.
We heard you. We are building with you in mind.
What Comes Next for UXCON26
We are excited about the next chapter. UXCON26 will build on everything you loved this year. It will be more intentional, more relatable, and even more focused on helping you grow.
And now, we can finally share something important.
Don Norman is joining us.
A foundational voice in the UX field.
A teacher who has shaped how the world understands design.
A mentor whose work has guided many of us through our careers.
Having him with us is a rare opportunity to learn directly from someone who helped define the profession.
If UXCON25 helped you grow or feel seen, UXCON26 is the place you want to be next year.
Thank You
Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, spoke, shared, or supported the event in any way.
Your presence and your energy shaped the experience.
UX grows stronger when we grow together.
We cannot wait to see you soon.
