The best UX conferences to attend in 2026 and 2027
This guide rounds up the best UX conferences happening in late 2026 and into 2027—from large international gatherings like Config and CHI to community-focused events like uxcon vienna. Whether you’re a , a researcher, or a design leader, you’ll find events here worth adding to your calendar.
Conferences remain one of the best ways to keep up with emerging trends in , sharpen your craft, and meet like-minded designers and researchers. We’ve listed events in rough chronological order, with dates and locations where the organizers have announced them. For recurring conferences that haven’t announced their next edition yet, we’ve noted when they typically run.
The top UX conferences in 2026 and 2027
Attending conferences is a great way to meet new people in your field and diversify your UX skills. Here’s where to look first.
UXPA International 2026
Run by the User Experience Professionals Association, this long-running conference brings UX practitioners together for a full day of hands-on pre-conference workshops followed by three days of keynotes and sessions. It’s a solid pick if you want practical, craft-focused content alongside plenty of networking with working practitioners.
Date: June 22–25, 2026
Location: Las Vegas, US (in-person)
Config 2026
Config is Figma’s annual conference, and it’s become one of the biggest events on the design calendar. Expect sessions on design, product development, and AI from design leaders across the industry, plus a first look at Figma’s latest releases. If you can’t make it to San Francisco, the virtual option is free.
Date: June 23–25, 2026
Location: Moscone Center, San Francisco, US, and virtual
HCI International 2026
Now in its 28th edition, HCI International is a week-long academic conference covering and its role in UX research. It suits researchers and practitioners who want depth—the program spans dozens of affiliated conferences and hundreds of paper sessions.
Date: July 26–31, 2026
Location: Montreal Convention Centre, Montreal, Canada, with an online participation option
uxcon vienna
Billed as Europe’s friendliest conference for UX research and design, uxcon vienna pairs talks from practitioners at major product companies with hands-on workshops. The 2026 edition moves to a historic venue—the University of Vienna—and it’s a great option if networking is high on your list.
Date: September 16–17, 2026
Location: University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Future Product Days
Future Product Days is a multi-track event spanning UX, product, and design. With several topic areas under one ticket, it works well for cross-functional teams who want to attend together and split up across sessions.
Date: September 22–24, 2026
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Insight Out 2026
Insight Out is our own conference, and the 2026 edition is designed for senior leaders in research, design, product management, product operations, and CX. Expect hands-on workshops, expert-led sessions on scaling customer intelligence, and frameworks from leaders who’ve done it—plus connections with teams across tech, healthcare, finance, and more.
Date: September 29–30, 2026
Location: Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, US
Leading Design London
Leading Design is the conference for design leaders and managers. If you’re building your —or already running a design org—the talks focus on management, influence, and strategy rather than craft.
Date: November 11–12, 2026
Location: Barbican Centre, London, UK
ConveyUX
ConveyUX is Seattle’s long-running UX conference, covering accessibility, design, strategy, and AI across multiple tracks. It runs annually with both in-person and virtual options, and the next edition is planned for February 2027.
Date: February 2027 (exact dates to be announced)
Location: Seattle, US, and virtual
CHI 2027
CHI is the ACM’s flagship conference on human factors in computing systems, and it’s the place to hear about cutting-edge HCI research first. The 2027 theme is “Bridges,” a nod to the host city, and the program mixes paper sessions, workshops, and keynotes for and academics alike.
Date: May 10–14, 2027
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, US
UXDX
UXDX focuses on breaking down barriers between product managers, designers, and developers so teams can build better products together. It runs annual editions in the US (New York) and Europe, typically in May—the 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet, so keep an eye on the organizer’s site.
Date: runs annually, typically in May
Location: New York, US, and a rotating European city
UXLx
UXLx is a four-day training-focused event in Lisbon, combining half-day workshops with a full day of talks from industry experts and published authors. It runs annually in May, and the 2027 edition hasn’t been announced yet.
Date: runs annually, typically in May
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
UX London
Organized by Clearleft, UX London runs three days, each with a morning of talks followed by an afternoon of hands-on workshops. Topics span UX research, product, interface design, content strategy, and design systems. It runs annually in early June, so look out for the 2027 edition.
Date: runs annually, typically in early June
Location: London, UK
Bonus tips to maximize your UX conference experience
Once you’ve carefully selected and registered for the UX conferences that most interest you and your team, you still have work to do to get the most out of the event.
Here are a few of our top tips:
Know what you want to see (and plan around it)
You likely chose your UX conferences because they have a speaker or subject matter you’re interested in learning more about. As a first rule of thumb for any conference, do some research about the planned talks, events, and programs offered to make a personal schedule.
We recommend putting the information (like the time and location) of the sessions you’re most excited about directly into your phone calendar. It’s a great way to ensure you don’t miss them and get the most out of every conference.
Put yourself out there
A big draw for UX conferences is the opportunity to network with others in your field. Whether you’re going with your team or attending alone, do your best to break out of your bubble and talk to new people.
It’s the best way to build relationships with people across different companies and specialty areas, and it makes a world of difference in building your authority and presence in the UX community.
Don’t be afraid to follow the energy
Finally (and in some ways, almost counterintuitively), let yourself enjoy the experience of attending a UX conference.
Yes, you’re there to learn and network, but that doesn’t need to be the only thing you do. If you’re enjoying a particular session, meeting some fun people at a cocktail hour, or just getting good vibes from a particular area, lean into that and enjoy yourself. You’ll have a better experience for it.
Sharpen your UX skills at this year’s UX conferences
As a concentrated hub of new ideas, fresh technology, and unique learning opportunities, attending virtual or in-person UX conferences is a must for anyone trying to level up their UX knowledge—whether that’s , craft, or leadership.
Pick the events that match your goals and budget, register early where you can, and build your schedule around the sessions that matter most to you. We hope to see you at Insight Out in San Francisco this September.
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