8:00 AM - 9:30 AM EDT
Constitution Ballroom
Registration and Breakfast
Our team will be ready to assist with your registration, provide conference materials, and answer any queries.
Schedule
* All times are based on Canada/Eastern EDT.
8:00 AM
Canada/Eastern
9:00 AM
Canada/Eastern
2 parallel sessions 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
Liberty B
Headshot Photographer
Get a Fresh New Headshot! This year, we’re offering professional headshot sessions with Diane Brophy right at the conference. More details coming soon and get ready to level up your profile! https://dpbrophyphotography.com/
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM EDT
Grand Ballroom
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Kick off the conference with our Welcome & Opening Remarks session! Join us as we set the stage for an exciting day filled with learning, inspiration, and connection. We’ll introduce key themes, highlight what’s ahead, and celebrate the incredible UX community coming together for this event.
9:30 AM
Canada/Eastern
7 parallel sessions 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM EDT
Commonwealth
Don’t Hate Your Job: How to Take Back Control and Do Work That Matters
Presented by Ira Cummings, Lisa Hagen
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM EDT
Back Bay A/B
Exploring undercurrents of learning tensions in an LLM-enhanced landscape: A student-centered qualitative perspective on LLM vs Search
Presented by Rahul Divekar
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM EDT
Grand Ballroom
How UX Fuels AI Adoption: Case Studies in Driving ROI
Presented by Eric Karofsky
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM EDT
Independence
Keep Your Friends Close and Your Enemies Closer: Using Competitors to Do Better UX Research
Presented by Kathi Kaiser
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM EDT
Back Bay C
Sticking Around: Youth Empowerment through Ecosystem Design
Presented by Jesse Flores
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM EDT
Back Bay D
Ten Minute Talks
Our 10-minute talks are fast-paced, insightful sessions designed to deliver impactful ideas in a short time. These bite-sized presentations cover a variety of UX topics, offering fresh perspectives, practical takeaways, and inspiration—all in just 10 minutes. Perfect for those who love learning in quick, engaging bursts!
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM EDT
Republic A/B
We're All In: A Cross-Functional Approach to Digital Accessibility in Pharma
Presented by Caitlin Gebhard, Thao McKenna
10:15 AM
Canada/Eastern
10:30 AM
Canada/Eastern
7 parallel sessions 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM EDT
Back Bay A/B
{Accessibility x AI} Redefining Inclusion Through Intelligent Systems
Presented by Stewart Smith, Olivier Vroom
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM EDT
Back Bay C
Calculating ROI in UX Research: Quantifying the value of UX to business leaders
Presented by Thomas Stokes, Lawton Pybus
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM EDT
Independence
Designing AI design teams
Presented by Emiri Chan, Ginny (Yuanfei) Zhao
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM EDT
Back Bay D
From Numbers to Stories: Scaling Human Insights with AI (Case Study)
Presented by Jona Peck
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM EDT
Commonwealth
Mad World: How to survive & thrive in the UX profession this decade
Presented by Christopher LaRoche, Diana DeMarco Brown, Jen McGinn, Bill Gribbons
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM EDT
Republic A/B
UX for Social Impact: Lessons Learned from Tackling Food Insecurity, Poverty, and More
Presented by Clare Cady
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM EDT
Grand Ballroom
We Trust AI... Until We Don’t: The UX of Comfort Zones
Presented by Dan Maccarone, Patrick Neeman
11:30 AM
Canada/Eastern
7 parallel sessions 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT
Commonwealth
Building the Bridge: Connecting Current and Future State Journey Maps
Presented by Andrew Schall
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT
Independence
Developing Product-Behavior Fit: UX Research in Product Development
Presented by Krysta Chauncey
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT
Republic A/B
‘Everybody is a designer’ revisited: A Retrospective on Design’s Power, Position, and Future in an Era of Increasing Uncertainty
Presented by Lou Susi, Colin Owens
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT
Back Bay A/B
Matchmaking: A Practical Approach for Identifying Opportunities for AI and Emerging Tech
Presented by Lawton Pybus, Thomas Stokes
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT
Back Bay C
Outcome Over Output: How UXers Can Leverage an Outcome-Based Mindset
Presented by Malini Rao
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT
Back Bay D
Ten Minute Talks
Our 10-minute talks are fast-paced, insightful sessions designed to deliver impactful ideas in a short time. These bite-sized presentations cover a variety of UX topics, offering fresh perspectives, practical takeaways, and inspiration—all in just 10 minutes. Perfect for those who love learning in quick, engaging bursts!
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT
Grand Ballroom
The Hidden UX Taxes that AI and LLM Features Impose on B2B Customers
Presented by Brian O'Neill
12:15 PM
Canada/Eastern
3 parallel sessions 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Liberty C
Live Podcast
Live Podcast at UXPA Boston! The Think Forward Show is coming to UXPA Boston! Host Steven Fisher will be recording live, exploring the future of UX and innovation. Be part of the conversation! https://www.thinkforwardshow.com/
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM EDT
Constitution Ballroom
Lunch
Take a break, grab some lunch, and connect with fellow attendees! This is the perfect time to network, share insights, and engage in meaningful conversations with other UX professionals. Whether you're meeting new faces or catching up with old friends, lunch offers a great opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss conference sessions, and build lasting connections within the community. Enjoy the meal and the company!
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Grand Ballroom
Lunchtime Mentoring & Table Talks
Lunchtime mentoring offers a unique opportunity to connect with experienced professionals in a relaxed setting. Whether you're seeking career advice, industry insights, or simply looking to expand your network, this session provides a casual yet valuable space for meaningful conversations over lunch.
1:15 PM
Canada/Eastern
7 parallel sessions 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Republic A/B
accessibility Considerations during Design
Presented by Rick Blair
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Back Bay D
AI-Powered Prototyping: Building an Onboarding Flow with Cursor
Presented by Ivana Milicic
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Back Bay C
Design Studio Survival Guide: Stories of Success, Struggle, and Strategy
Presented by Jennifer Bullard, Amy Heymans, Juhan Sonin, Lisa deBettencourt
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Commonwealth
Eating Our Own Dog Food: How to be taken seriously when it comes to adding value
Presented by Doug Roerden
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Independence
Redefining the focus group: Facilitating discussion groups for modern design research
Presented by Becca Kennedy
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Back Bay A/B
Ship It! AI vs. Humans: Accelerating Product Launches with AI
Presented by Jessica Pang, Elli Fournier, Jason Kwan
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Grand Ballroom
Using AI to Streamline Personas and Journey Map Creation
Presented by Kyle Soucy
2:15 PM
Canada/Eastern
6 parallel sessions 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Back Bay C
Breaking Down Silos: The Convergence of CX, UX, and EX for Business Impact
Presented by Eric Karofsky
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Independence
Building a UX research repository that works
Presented by Clare Cady
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Back Bay A/B
Designing for Meaningful Work: A Framework for the AI Era
Presented by Pablo Fernandez Vallejo
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Republic A/B
Designing humane experiences: 5 Lessons from one of history's greatest innovations
Presented by Darrell Penta
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Commonwealth
Designs Role in Accelerating Business Objectives
Presented by Justin Sirotin
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Grand Ballroom
How and Why UX Researchers Should Evaluate AI Models
Presented by Vera Shuman
3:00 PM
Canada/Eastern
3:30 PM
Canada/Eastern
7 parallel sessions 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM EDT
Commonwealth
AI-Proof Your Career
Presented by Olivier Vroom, David Williamson
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM EDT
Republic A/B
Authenticity by Design: A Retrospective of the 2024 Election
Presented by Rich Le, Niko Emack
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM EDT
Back Bay A/B
Bridging AI and Human Expertise: Designing for Trust and Adoption in Expert Systems
Presented by Stewart Smith
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM EDT
Grand Ballroom
Collaborating with AI for Research & Storytelling
Presented by Amy Heymans, Leahanna Savain
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
Back Bay D
Designing for Everyone: Embracing Inclusive Design and Accessibility
Presented by Jon Farrell, Taylor Snook
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM EDT
Back Bay C
Priorities, Challenges, and Workarounds for Designing in the Public Sector
Presented by Ian McAbee
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Independence
Round Robin Research - A mixed-methods study to accommodate busy target users
Presented by Nathalie Baudrand, Jen Bullard
4:30 PM
Canada/Eastern
5 parallel sessions 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM EDT
Commonwealth
Building Trust in UX: Strengthening Collaboration for Better Outcomes
Presented by Sandra Ma
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM EDT
Back Bay C
Design Like a Futurist: Foresight Methods for UX Leaders
Presented by Steven Fisher
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM EDT
Independence
From Interest to Adoption: Case Study of a Longitudinal Competitive Onboarding and Benchmark Study
Presented by Linda Borghesani, Jaitra Dixit
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM EDT
Back Bay A/B
Human, After All - Design in the era of AI
Presented by Cheryl Couris
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM EDT
Republic A/B
UX Change Fatigue: Building Resilient Teams in Times of Transformation
Presented by Malini Rao
5:30 PM
Canada/Eastern
6:15 PM
Canada/Eastern
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Constitution Ballroom
Cocktails and Networking
Unwind and connect at the Cocktail & Networking Hour! Enjoy drinks and great conversations as you mingle with fellow attendees, speakers, and industry professionals. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the day, build new connections, and reflect on the insights shared throughout the conference.
