8:00 AM

Canada/Eastern

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Constitution Ballroom

Registration and Breakfast

Our team will be ready to assist with your registration, provide conference materials, and answer any queries.

  • Networking
  • Registration
  • Dining & Refreshments

9:00 AM

Canada/Eastern

2 parallel sessions
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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/

  • Other
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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.

  • Conference Remarks

9:30 AM

Canada/Eastern

7 parallel sessions
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Commonwealth

Don’t Hate Your Job: How to Take Back Control and Do Work That Matters

Presented by Ira Cummings, Lisa Hagen

  • Career Development
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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

  • Emerging Technology
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Grand Ballroom

How UX Fuels AI Adoption: Case Studies in Driving ROI

Presented by Eric Karofsky

  • Emerging Technology
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Independence

Keep Your Friends Close and Your Enemies Closer: Using Competitors to Do Better UX Research

Presented by Kathi Kaiser

  • User Research
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Back Bay C

Sticking Around: Youth Empowerment through Ecosystem Design

Presented by Jesse Flores

  • Strategy & UX Entrepreneurship
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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!

  • Design in Society
  • Emerging Technology
  • User Research
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Republic A/B

We're All In: A Cross-Functional Approach to Digital Accessibility in Pharma

Presented by Caitlin Gebhard, Thao McKenna

  • Design in Society

10:15 AM

Canada/Eastern

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Constitution Ballroom

Coffee Break

Complimentary coffee will be available. Don’t miss it!

  • Dining & Refreshments

10:30 AM

Canada/Eastern

7 parallel sessions
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Back Bay A/B

{Accessibility x AI} Redefining Inclusion Through Intelligent Systems

Presented by Stewart Smith, Olivier Vroom

  • Emerging Technology
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Back Bay C

Calculating ROI in UX Research: Quantifying the value of UX to business leaders

Presented by Thomas Stokes, Lawton Pybus

  • Strategy & UX Entrepreneurship
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Independence

Designing AI design teams

Presented by Emiri Chan, Ginny (Yuanfei) Zhao

  • Process and Product Management
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Back Bay D

From Numbers to Stories: Scaling Human Insights with AI (Case Study)

Presented by Jona Peck

  • User Research
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Commonwealth

Mad World: How to survive & thrive in the UX profession this decade

Presented by Christopher LaRoche, Diana DeMarco Brown, Jen McGinn, Bill Gribbons

  • Career Development
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Republic A/B

UX for Social Impact: Lessons Learned from Tackling Food Insecurity, Poverty, and More

Presented by Clare Cady

  • Design in Society
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Grand Ballroom

We Trust AI... Until We Don’t: The UX of Comfort Zones

Presented by Dan Maccarone, Patrick Neeman

  • Emerging Technology

11:30 AM

Canada/Eastern

7 parallel sessions
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Commonwealth

Building the Bridge: Connecting Current and Future State Journey Maps

Presented by Andrew Schall

  • Strategy & UX Entrepreneurship
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Independence

Developing Product-Behavior Fit: UX Research in Product Development

Presented by Krysta Chauncey

  • Process and Product Management
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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

  • Design in Society
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Back Bay A/B

Matchmaking: A Practical Approach for Identifying Opportunities for AI and Emerging Tech

Presented by Lawton Pybus, Thomas Stokes

  • Emerging Technology
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Back Bay C

Outcome Over Output: How UXers Can Leverage an Outcome-Based Mindset

Presented by Malini Rao

  • Strategy & UX Entrepreneurship
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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!

  • Career Development
  • Design in Society
  • Strategy & UX Entrepreneurship
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Grand Ballroom

The Hidden UX Taxes that AI and LLM Features Impose on B2B Customers

Presented by Brian O'Neill

  • Emerging Technology

12:15 PM

Canada/Eastern

3 parallel sessions
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
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/

  • Emerging Technology
  • Other
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
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!

  • Networking
  • Dining & Refreshments
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
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.

  • Networking
  • Dining & Refreshments

1:15 PM

Canada/Eastern

7 parallel sessions
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Republic A/B

accessibility Considerations during Design

Presented by Rick Blair

  • Design in Society
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Back Bay D

AI-Powered Prototyping: Building an Onboarding Flow with Cursor

Presented by Ivana Milicic

  • Emerging Technology
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Back Bay C

Design Studio Survival Guide: Stories of Success, Struggle, and Strategy

Presented by Jennifer Bullard, Amy Heymans, Juhan Sonin, Lisa deBettencourt

  • Strategy & UX Entrepreneurship
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Commonwealth

Eating Our Own Dog Food: How to be taken seriously when it comes to adding value

Presented by Doug Roerden

  • Strategy & UX Entrepreneurship
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Independence

Redefining the focus group: Facilitating discussion groups for modern design research

Presented by Becca Kennedy

  • User Research
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Back Bay A/B

Ship It! AI vs. Humans: Accelerating Product Launches with AI

Presented by Jessica Pang, Elli Fournier, Jason Kwan

  • Emerging Technology
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Grand Ballroom

Using AI to Streamline Personas and Journey Map Creation

Presented by Kyle Soucy

  • Emerging Technology

2:15 PM

Canada/Eastern

6 parallel sessions
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Back Bay C

Breaking Down Silos: The Convergence of CX, UX, and EX for Business Impact

Presented by Eric Karofsky

  • Strategy & UX Entrepreneurship
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Independence

Building a UX research repository that works

Presented by Clare Cady

  • User Research
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Back Bay A/B

Designing for Meaningful Work: A Framework for the AI Era

Presented by Pablo Fernandez Vallejo

  • Emerging Technology
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Republic A/B

Designing humane experiences: 5 Lessons from one of history's greatest innovations

Presented by Darrell Penta

  • Design in Society
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Commonwealth

Designs Role in Accelerating Business Objectives

Presented by Justin Sirotin

  • Strategy & UX Entrepreneurship
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Grand Ballroom

How and Why UX Researchers Should Evaluate AI Models

Presented by Vera Shuman

  • Emerging Technology

3:00 PM

Canada/Eastern

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Constitution Ballroom

Afternoon Break

Take a sweet break in the afternoon with delicious desserts and a chance to network! This is the perfect opportunity to recharge, meet fellow attendees, and continue engaging discussions from the day's sessions in a relaxed setting.

  • Networking
  • Dining & Refreshments

3:30 PM

Canada/Eastern

7 parallel sessions
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Commonwealth

AI-Proof Your Career

Presented by Olivier Vroom, David Williamson

  • Career Development
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Republic A/B

Authenticity by Design: A Retrospective of the 2024 Election

Presented by Rich Le, Niko Emack

  • Design in Society
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Back Bay A/B

Bridging AI and Human Expertise: Designing for Trust and Adoption in Expert Systems

Presented by Stewart Smith

  • Emerging Technology
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Grand Ballroom

Collaborating with AI for Research & Storytelling

Presented by Amy Heymans, Leahanna Savain

  • Emerging Technology
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Back Bay D

Designing for Everyone: Embracing Inclusive Design and Accessibility

Presented by Jon Farrell, Taylor Snook

  • Design in Society
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Back Bay C

Priorities, Challenges, and Workarounds for Designing in the Public Sector

Presented by Ian McAbee

  • Design in Society
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Independence

Round Robin Research - A mixed-methods study to accommodate busy target users

Presented by Nathalie Baudrand, Jen Bullard

  • User Research

4:30 PM

Canada/Eastern

5 parallel sessions
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Commonwealth

Building Trust in UX: Strengthening Collaboration for Better Outcomes

Presented by Sandra Ma

  • Career Development
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Back Bay C

Design Like a Futurist: Foresight Methods for UX Leaders

Presented by Steven Fisher

  • Strategy & UX Entrepreneurship
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Independence

From Interest to Adoption: Case Study of a Longitudinal Competitive Onboarding and Benchmark Study

Presented by Linda Borghesani, Jaitra Dixit

  • User Research
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Back Bay A/B

Human, After All - Design in the era of AI

Presented by Cheryl Couris

  • Emerging Technology
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Republic A/B

UX Change Fatigue: Building Resilient Teams in Times of Transformation

Presented by Malini Rao

  • Process and Product Management

5:30 PM

Canada/Eastern

5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Grand Ballroom

Keynote Address by Luke Wroblewski

How AI Ate My Website - How to rethink Website interactions using AI and large language models.

  • Conference Remarks
  • Dining & Refreshments

6:15 PM

Canada/Eastern

6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
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.

  • Networking
  • Dining & Refreshments
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