Hyrule Castle
Welcome to the pinnacle of our conference journey - the royal chamber where we explore the highest levels of strategic thinking and organizational impact. This is where we transcend the tactical and enter the realm of true leadership, examining how individual mastery transforms entire kingdoms.
The Power of Holistic Empathy
Darren Hood
Empathy is a trendy term and concept in experience design circles. We see and hear it frequently, but we must ask ourselves whether its popularity aligns with its understanding. This talk will focus on providing a universally understood definition of empathy and strategies for using said broader understanding of this topic to supercharge our user experience efforts.
The UX Multiplier Effect: Infusing Design Thinking into Organizational DNA
Amanda Jensen
What separates UX practitioners who impact products from those who transform entire organizations? This session reveals the hidden pathways to exponential influence - the moments when design thinking transcends departments and reshapes company culture itself. Discover why some UXers become indispensable strategic partners while others remain confined to their product teams. You'll learn to recognize the leverage points where your expertise can create ripple effects far beyond any single design decision.
At Hyrule Castle, we don't just learn advanced techniques - we explore how individual mastery becomes organizational transformation. These sessions are for those ready to wield influence at the highest levels.
Event Speakers
Darren
Hood
TEDx & Conference Speaker
Amanda
Jensen
Senior UX Researcher @ETS
Workshop
Jeremy Miller: "From Chaos to Clarity: Stakeholder Mapping in Action" Bring your real stakeholders and walk out with a ready-to-use communication strategy. This isn't theory—it's hands-on mapping and planning that turns stakeholders from obstacles into allies.
Chill Glade Events
Arek Radek presents "Greater Good - How UX in Space Helps Save Lives of Millions" at 3:30PM CEST, followed by Theo Johnson discussing "From Chaos to Clarity: Strategic Journey Maps in Complex B2B Ecosystems" at 4:15PM CEST, and Rajeev Subramanian covering "The Invisible Rules of UX Careers: Why Talent Isn't Enough" at 5:30PM CEST.
Panel Talk
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The majority of our main sessions and keynote presentations will take place in the UX Arena and Research Grove. These central venues serve as our primary conference spaces, hosting opening ceremonies, major presentations, and deep-dive workshops that form the core of our programming.
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