UXPA Boston 24th User Experience Conference
Welcome to the UXPA Boston 2026 Conference!
New England’s premier gathering for designers, researchers, product managers, and front-end developers to learn, connect, and grow in the ever-evolving field of user experience. Our local professional conference encourages our community to share their knowledge and experience. Conference programming consists of presentations in various formats like lightning talks, keynote talks, local speakers, and workshops. Join us as we explore the ever-evolving field of user experience and discover how to create meaningful and impactful experiences for users. We look forward to seeing you there!
We are excited to bring together professionals from all over the world on Friday, May 8, 2026 from 8am-7pm at the Revere Hotel to discuss the latest trends and techniques in the field of user experience design. This conference will feature insightful presentations, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities to help you further develop your skills and expertise.
THE CONFERENCE IS SOLD OUT - THANK YOU!!
* Student (Full-Time) and Unemployed: $125 + fees
* General Admission: $399 + fees
* Group Purchase (6+): $349 + fees
For events held in the state of Massachusetts, all final ticket prices will be presented as “all-inclusive pricing.” This means the prices displayed will include the base ticket cost along with a 3% service fee from Fourwaves and a 2.9% + .30c processing fee from Stripe.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the event starts to ensure your registration is completed smoothly and you have the time to settle down.
Announcing Our Keynote Speaker - David Dylan Thomas!
We’re thrilled to welcome David Dylan Thomas to UXPA Boston’s 24th Annual Conference. Known for his groundbreaking work on cognitive bias in design, David will share insights on how we can build more inclusive, ethical, and equitable digital experiences.
Don’t miss this opportunity to rethink the impact of your design decisions.
David Dylan Thomas lives a double life as the writer and director of White Meat, a movie that answers the question, "What if enslaved people came back from the dead as zombies but only ate white people?" and as the author of Design for Cognitive Bias, creator and host of The Cognitive Bias Podcast, and a twenty-year practitioner of content strategy and UX, who has consulted major clients in entertainment, healthcare, publishing, finance, and retail. As the founder and CEO of David Dylan Thomas, LLC he offers workshops and presentations on inclusive design and the role of bias in making decisions. He has presented at TEDNYC, SXSW Interactive, Confab, An Event Apart, LavaCon, UX Copenhagen, UX Days Tokyo, Artifact, IA Conference, IxDA, Design and Content Conference, Emerging Technologies for the Enterprise, and the Wharton Web Conference on topics at the intersection of bias, design, and social justice.
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Revolutionary Partners
Patriotic Sponsors
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The Revere Hotel Boston Common is a stylish, independent boutique hotel in downtown Boston, known for blending modern luxury with historical flair, inspired by Paul Revere's legacy. Located near Boston Common and the Theater District.
🏩 200 Stuart Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116
☎️ 617-482-1800
📧 info@reverehotel.com
📽️ HOTEL REVIEW: Revere Hotel Boston Common by Delightful Travellers on YouTube
Bring a coat for the after‑party, as we’ll be outside enjoying the spring air—weather permitting.
By day, Rooftop@Revere is an oasis with ample opportunity to lounge in the open air. By night, it transforms into a chic cocktail lounge with panoramic views of Boston’s iconic Back Bay skyline and Boston Common, America’s oldest city park.
How to Get There
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 1 Harborside Drive, East Boston, MA 02128
LAZ Parking Garage, 200 Stuart Street
LAZ Parking Motor Mart Garage, 201 Stuart Street
City Place Garage (Pilgrim Parking), 40 Charles Street
Green Line
Boylston, 6-minute walk to the hotel.
Arlington Station, 2-minute walk to the hotel.
Orange Line
Tufts Medical Center Station, short walk to the hotel.
Special Thanks
A special thanks to our talented photographers and artists whose creativity and dedication helped capture the spirit of this year’s conference. Your work brings our community to life—both in the moment and in lasting memories. We’re grateful for the time and passion you’ve shared with us.
Sami Yousef is a multidisciplinary designer who is driven by thoughtful and intentional design and focuses on creating distinctive visual identities. He develops cohesive design systems from concept to final production and has experience designing campaigns and collateral that engage audiences across print and digital platforms.
Lauren Chagaris is a Strategist, visual documentarian, and data scientist operating at the intersection of human behavior, sustainability, and data architecture. Currently completing her MS in Data Science at Boston University, she is also leading the data visualization infrastructure for BU’s Office of Sustainability, designing the reporting models that track the university's Climate Action Plan. Lauren brings this multidisciplinary, systems-level lens to her role as the official photographer for UXPA.
About Our Conference
It all started in 2001 when a small group of UXPA Boston members got together at MathWorks for a day of presentations and sharing of ideas. The "mini" conference was intended to be a safe, local place for people to practice their presentations for submission to the national stage - the UXPA International conference.
As the conference grew beyond 300 attendees, it relocated to Bentley University and eventually to the Boston Sheraton, having outgrown the capacity of most venues in the Boston area. This year, we move to The Revere Hotel, our new conference home, and anticipate welcoming approximately 600 attendees from across the globe.
Conference tracks are built from peer-reviewed presentations, anonymously reviewed by local experts and seasoned community members. The event draws a diverse audience of researchers, designers, strategists, managers, product managers, executives, and early-career practitioners, all united by a shared interest in, and passion for, the field of user experience.
Anyone attending a UXPA Boston event is expected to review and adhere to our code of conduct. You can view our Code of Conduct on our website.
Photos from the 2025 Conference
Location
Revere Hotel
200 Stuart Street
Boston, Massachusetts
United States, 02116
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact conference@uxpaboston.org
