The Best UX Conferences

An evergreen list of UX conferences, with verified dates, locations, formats, and a guide to choosing the right event.

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UX conferences can help you sharpen a research method, see how another team works, or meet peers facing the same product problems. The useful ones are specific about who they are for and what you will learn.

Here are the next editions currently announced on the organizers' official sites. Recheck the event page before arranging travel, since details can change.

Upcoming UX conferences

ConferenceDateLocation or formatFocus
UX BrightonNovember 6, 2026Brighton, UKEmerging UX methods
UX360 Virtual SummitFebruary 3–4, 2027OnlineUX research
UX NordicApril 14–15, 2027Aarhus, DenmarkUX design and digital products
UX360 North AmericaApril 27–29, 2027Atlanta, GeorgiaUX research across industry and academia
UX360 EuropeMay 13–14, 2027Berlin, GermanyUX research leadership and influence
UX CopenhagenMay 20–21, 2027Copenhagen and onlineHuman-centered design and UX practice

UX Brighton

UX Brighton is a one-day conference at Brighton Dome. Its 2026 theme, “Emerging Methods,” looks at new approaches to research, design, testing, and product work. The organizer says the program is for researchers, designers, and developers who want to separate useful methods from noise.

UX360 Research Summits

UX360 runs dedicated research events in three formats. The virtual summit is available worldwide, while the North America and Europe editions meet in Atlanta and Berlin. The series focuses on real-world UX research case studies and new approaches from the wider research community.

Choose the virtual event for easier access, or an in-person edition if workshops and peer conversations are a priority.

UX Nordic

UX Nordic's fifth edition takes place in Aarhus. The first day is the main conference and the second is an optional workshop day. The event is in English and focuses on emerging design trends, digital product case studies, practical learning, and networking.

UX Copenhagen

UX Copenhagen returns in 2027 after a three-year hiatus. Its theme is “UX As An Approach,” with discussion about whether UX is a job title or a broader way of working. The hybrid event includes talks, live Q&As, workshops, and networking for UX professionals, design leaders, strategists, and people who work around them.

How to choose a UX conference

Start with the gap you want to close:

  • Research depth: UX360
  • New methods across UX disciplines: UX Brighton
  • Digital product design and case studies: UX Nordic
  • Broader UX practice and human-centered organizations: UX Copenhagen

Check whether workshops are included or sold separately, whether recordings are available, and how much of the agenda applies to your role. If networking matters, a smaller focused event can be more useful than a large conference with only one UX track.

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