Product/UX Design Conferences 2026
Upcoming product/ux design conferences across the US. Compare dates, locations, costs, and find the right events for your career.
April
EMERGE 2026 ⎪ Design for Emerging Media at SVA
Date:April 29, 2026
Location:SVA Theatre, New York
Enjoy students' top-tier emerging media projects and a panel discussion with industry pros about adapting to and creating with new tech.
Designing Brands That Move: The Future of Brand Identity
Date:April 30, 2026
Location:Marwen, Chicago
Explore how motion design systems differentiate brands and re-writing the rules of design with Alex Sheyn, Co-Founder and CD at Study Hall.
Designing The Future
Date:April 30, 2026
Location:124 Giralda Ave suite 100, Coral Gables
Come hang out and brainstorm bold ideas that’ll shape what’s next in tech and design.
May
Transform Your Brand: 1-Day Storytelling & Experience Design in Seattle, WA
Date:May 5, 2026
Location:Regus - Seattle - Plaza 600, Seattle
Transform your brand strategy with captivating storytelling and experience design techniques tailored to tourism sector.
Design Community of Practice: May
Date:May 7, 2026
Location:Austin Community College: Rio Grande Campus, Austin
Monthly community gathering for designers co-creating open source technology with social impact groups.
SEATTLE CREATES x New Tech Northwest Monthly Social - May 2026
Date:May 12, 2026
Location:The Collective Seattle, Seattle
Where arts, tech + creativity intersect. Meet new friends, creatives, and discover inspiring stories monthly. Snacks + drinks on us.
Pioneers in Design 2026
Date:May 13, 2026
Location:SFJAZZ Center, San Francisco
IIDA Northern California's annual Pioneers in Design honors pioneers from the design community who demonstrate innovation and inspiration.
Masterclass: Product Development Essentials (NYC)
Date:May 13, 2026
Location:Mindspace Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Level-up with a skill-building workshop designed for emerging leaders within tech design and apparel product development.
Transform Your Brand: 1 Day Storytelling & Experience Design in Austin, TX
Date:May 19, 2026
Location:Regus TX, Austin - Dobie Center, Austin
Transform your brand strategy with captivating storytelling and experience design techniques tailored to tourism sector.
NYCxDESIGN AI Summit: FutureNow — Art of the Possible
Date:May 19, 2026
Location:2 W Loop Rd, New York
A one-day summit exploring AI’s rapidly expanding influence across the full spectrum of design.
SDF '26 Spring Mixer | IN[HABIT] @ SMITH TOWER
Date:May 19, 2026
Location:Smith Tower, Seattle
Join us for celebrations of flux, transformation, and the beautiful instability that drives great design forward!