Schedule Day 02

Labyrinth Zone

Welcome to the most challenging terrain of our conference journey. This zone is about navigating the complex, often underwater currents that can make or break your design career. Here, we tackle the intricate puzzles that require both skill and strategy to solve.

Workload as a Mindset

Johnny MIchaelsen

Is drowning in endless requests just part of being a designer, or is there a way to navigate the chaos without sacrificing your sanity? When "urgent" becomes everyone's default and "do more with less" becomes the motto, how do you maintain both quality and your well-being? This talk reveals why some designers thrive under pressure while others burn out, and it's not about time management techniques you've already tried.

Cracking the Stakeholder Code: Building Relationships to Create Influence

Venessa Bennett

You've mastered the craft, but why do stakeholders still treat you like a pixel-pusher instead of a strategic partner? This session dives deep into the hidden dynamics that determine whether you'll be heard or ignored. Discover the invisible patterns that separate designers who struggle for respect from those who command influence. The relationships you build today determine the opportunities you'll have tomorrow.

In the Labyrinth Zone, we don't just find the exit - we learn to navigate the maze itself. These sessions will equip you with the mental frameworks to handle the complex challenges that come with design leadership and career growth.

Workshop

"Designing Your Way to a Job" Turn your job search into a UX project! Learn to evaluate your application funnel, spot bottlenecks, and use research methods to optimize every stage from resume to final interview. Perfect for anyone feeling stuck in the application black hole.

Chill Glade Events

Jules Skopp (Design Director) presents "The AI Map: Patterns and Pitfalls in Real-World UX Integrations" at 1:15PM CEST, followed by Raff Di Meo (Next Gen Design Mentor) discussing "Building a Customer-Centric Culture by Securing Buy-In for Research" at 3:30PM CEST, and Dr Nick Fine (UX Research Expert) covering "User Centric Product Development" at 4:15PM CEST.

Panel Talk

Join Martin Dowson FRSA (Design for Good), Arek (Arkadiusz) Radek (ICEYE), Amanda Schwartz (Lyft), and Rajeev Subramanian (Shift UX) for insights on understanding power dynamics within an organization to help your design team.