We’re past the AI hype—and deep into the work of navigating its real impact. This year’s Co-Lab keynote explores the emerging shape of UX in an AI-shaped world, and why this moment might just be a power shift for us, if we’re bold enough to claim it.

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Featured speaker:

Julie Norvaisas, Dscout

Design and research leaders unpack the seismic shifts reshaping our work—digging into AI's growing influence, the evolving generalist/specialist balance, and how teams are redefining impact beyond the usual business metrics.

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Featured speakers:

• Cal Thompson, Headspace
• Eleanor Sandford, Disney Entertainment & Sports
• Craig Mackintosh, LinkedIn
• Gordon Ching, Design Executive Council‍

The Dscout Product Team will walk us through recent releases (i.e. Partner Panels and multi-variate testing) and share a first look at a number of upcoming features (spoiler: they're awesome).

Dig into how AI is reshaping UX design, research, and leadership. Learn why content and context are more important than ever to safely pave the way for success.

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Featured speakers:

• Michael Winnick, Dscout
• Dave Brown, Qualtrics
• Sabrina Kang, Salesforce‍
  

From lean continuous discovery and programmatic planning to sharpening the distinction between UX and product discovery. Learn how to foster innovation, work smarter with AI, and drive clarity in complex orgs.

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Featured speakers:

Kevin Newton, LinkedIn

Katherine Cuyler, Spring Health‍

Lauren Stern, WHOOP‍

Kim Stockley, Capital One

Join our returning presenters for a live Q&A session! Come prepared with questions and leave with fresh, actionable ideas.

Julie kicks off day two with a brief recap from yesterday's sessions and a few provocations to get us brainstorming for the remaining talks.

Featured speaker: 

Julie Norvaisas, Dscout

Channel better decision-making, reclaim time as a strategic asset, and step into more executive influence. Learn key frameworks and discover how applying UX skills internally can position research as a true strategic partner.

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Featured speakers:

Marissa Dulaney, Experience MD

Danielle Shoshani, Atlassian

Megan Blocker, Justworks

Christelle Ngnoumen, Voya Financial

Explore how AI, foresight, and strategic research are reshaping UX—and what it takes for leaders to stay close to customers, tech, and craft. Learn how to elevate your influence and navigate change with confidence.

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Featured speakers:

Katy Mogal, Ring

Danielle Morrison, UCSF Health

Lyric Metropolis, H-E-B Digital

Ashton Snook, Vodafone

Join our returning presenters for a live Q&A session! Come prepared with questions and leave with fresh, actionable ideas.

We'll spend our final few minutes discussing conference highlights, lasting thoughts, and identify next steps you can #trynextweek.