Upcoming Web Design Conferences (Jan 2025 - Dec 2025)

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Conferences are about gathering information and knowledge but are also opportunities to meet and learn from other like-minded folks in the web design community. Plus, you’ll be exposed to a lot of new information, which will help you advance in your career. Let’s dive into our list for January to December. Jan Constantin will keep updating this list, so make sure to bookmark this page and check it every once in a while!

We’ve been putting our heart and soul into crafting personal, inclusive, and valuable events for all of us to become better professionals. Smashing offers three hybrid conferences in Freiburg, New York and Antwerp, and many online workshops, where you can learn at your own pace, in your own time, and follow interactive exercises whenever you like.

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Now, enough for the plug! ;-) Let’s dive into our list for January to December. I will keep updating this list, so make sure to bookmark this page and check it every once in a while!

January 2025

Game Developers Conference 2025
“The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is the world’s premier event for developers who make the games we love. GDC is the destination for creativity, innovation, and excellence. It’s no wonder some of the biggest names in gaming got their start at GDC!
Over the past 30 years, GDC has brought thousands of developers together to learn, grow, and connect. Our agenda is curated by leaders in the game community to empower attendees with the knowledge and skills they need. Expect awe-inspiring talks, great networking opportunities, and the latest technological achievements during this life-changing five-day experience.
Whether you’re a game developer, industry leader, or company looking to grow your reach and realize your potential, GDC is the place for you.”

When: January 17–21, 2025
Where: San Francisco, CA, USA

Voxxed Days Ticino 2025
“Voxxed Days is a series of software developer-focused events organised by local community groups around the globe. We are excited to be back and collect another success for Voxxed Days Ticino. In 2024, there were more than 400 attendees at VDT. In 2025, we will have our 10th edition at Palazzo dei Congressi in Lugano. You will have the chance to share knowledge and learn about some fascinating new ideas from the best international speakers. Topics covered fall under the same umbrella as Devoxx, including Java, Cloud, Data, AI, Architecture, Security, and Developer Culture.”

When: January 17, 2025
Where: Ticino, Italy

AI: Powering Up Insights 2025
“Our annual AI conference showcases the innovative ways in which AI is reshaping market research. AI continues to reshape insight generation. This one-day conference will evaluate the potential for AI in market research, highlighting innovative applications trailblazers are employing now and future applications the sector is working towards.”

When: January 23, 2025
Where: London, UK

PyCon+Web 2025
“PyCon+Web is a development conference. One track is dedicated to the web, and one to general Python. A Win-Win for everyone!
Topics: General Python, Python Web Frameworks (Django, Flask, Tornado, etc), FastAPI, Web Security, AI/ML, LLMs, Data Science, DevOps and Cloud, Testing, Python in IoT, Robotics, Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Career.”

When: January 24–25, 2025
Where: Berlin, Germany

NDC London
“The conference will feature five tracks covering topics such as .NET, Agile, C++, Cloud, Database, Design, DevOps, Embedded, Front-End Framework, Fun, Functional Programming, Gadgets, Internet of Things, JavaScript, Microsoft, Mobile, People, Programming Languages, Security, Techniques, Testing, Tools, UX — Web and more.”

When: January 27–31, 2025
Where: London, UK

Design Leadership Summit 2025
“North America’s leading UX design & front-end conference for leaders. 2 days of programming packed with incredible, relevant, and thought-provoking content for those practicing leadership at any level. From newest to most-seasoned leaders, you will walk away with ideas, strategies, and conversations that can shape how you lead your teams and projects.”

When: January 29–30, 2025
Where: Toronto, Canada

Qual 360
“Qual360 is the only global conference series dedicated to qualitative market research. Qual360 is all about networking, learning, and creating new opportunities. Industry leaders join to discuss innovative research approaches, learn about the latest methodologies,s and how to leverage new types of insight. Each conference agenda is steered by an independent advisory board that reviews all speaking proposals, ensuring the highest possible quality.”

When: January 29–30, 2025
Where: Berlin, Germany

Vue.js Nation Conference
“The biggest and only 100% free Vue.js conference in the world. We take pride in once again delivering quality, accessible education to the global community. Made possible with the backing of our amazing sponsors, Vue School supporters, and community contributors.”

When: January 29–30, 2025
Where: Virtual

HalfStack Phoenix 2025
“HalfStack events are fun, creative, single-track, single-day events focused on the possibilities of the JavaScript and web ecosystem. Hosted in relaxed environments, HalfStack provides authentic, high-value experiences for all attendees.
The priority for HalfStack is the attendee experience, with great food, drinks, sessions, swag, and community. Hosted by London’s original JavaScript meetup group, HalfStack has run events in Belgrade, Charlotte, London, Newquay, New York, Phoenix, and Vienna!”

When: January 31, 2025
Where: Phoenix, AZ, USA

February 2025

FOSDEM 2025
“FOSDEM is a free event for software developers to meet, share ideas, and collaborate. Every year, thousands of developers of free and open-source software from all over the world gather at the event in Brussels. You don’t need to register. Just turn up and join in!”

When: February 1–2, 2025
Where: Brussels, Belgium

Next Conference 2025
“The NEXT Conference is where co-ops and businesses meet. You’ll be immersed in everything from industry trends and emerging technologies to best practice sharing and valuable on-the-job intangibles. Repeat attendees and survey feedback confirm the value of the NEXT for professional development and networking.”

When: February 3–5, 2025
Where: Bonita Springs, FL, USA

Jfokus Developer Conference
“Jfokus is all about developers! Java SE & Java EE, Frontend & Web. Android & Mobile, Continuous Delivery & DevOps, Internet of Things, Cloud & Big Data, Future & Trends, Alt.JVM Languages like Scala, Clojure & many more, Agile development. And superheroes...”

When: February 3–5, 2025
Where: Stockholm, Sweden

UX Now Design Conference
“The UX design conference, UxNow 2025, is not just celebrating creativity; we’re celebrating what makes YOU, well, YOU! From offbeat ideas to out-of-this-world concepts, we know that when we bring our unique quirks together, we can create something truly extraordinary.”

When: February 7–8, 2025
Where: New Dehli, India

ProductWorld
“Join 1,500 tech product managers and product developers at the world’s largest product management & development conference/tradeshow! ProductWorld is co-located with DeveloperWeek, where 5,000 software engineers and IT managers converge each year.
Come hear the product success stories from tech product professionals at Silicon Valley’s top tech companies! Past speakers at our events include executives from Google, Facebook, IBM, Square, Uber, Linkedin, Slack, Microsoft, Atlassian, and 500+ more.”

When: February 11–20, 2025
Where: Santa Clara, CA, USA

DXX Dubai
“The DDX Conference is open to anyone who is interested in gaining knowledge in the field of Innovation. Whether you are a UX Manager, Innovation Manager, Digital Product Manager, Designer & Strategist, Founder & Entrepreneur, or simply passionate about innovation, it’s an ideal event for professionals and enthusiasts alike who want to stay up-to-date with the latest trends, learn from industry experts, and connect with the Innovation community.”

When: February 15–16, 2025
Where: Dubai, UAE

if Design Award 2025
“With almost 11,000 entries from 66 countries, the iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the most prestigious design awards in the world. Sponsored by the non-profit iF Design Foundation, the award emphasizes the global significance of design and its social relevance and guarantees the impartiality of our expert jury, which adheres to strict selection criteria.
The experts from all disciplines represented in the award select only the highest quality entries. One innovation is the stronger emphasis on sustainability as one of the five evaluation criteria in the hybrid jury process — the Online Preselection in December and the physical iF Final Jury in February, where the winners of the year are chosen.”

When: February 18–20, 2025
Where: Hamburg, Germany

AI DevWorld
“AI DevWorld is the world’s largest artificial intelligence dev event with tracks covering chatbots, machine learning, open-source AI libraries, AI for the enterprise, and deep AI / neural networks. This conference targets software engineers and data scientists who are looking for an introduction to AI as well as AI dev professionals looking for a landscape view on the newest AI technologies.”

When: February 18–20, 2025
Where: Santa Clara, CA, USA and Virtual

PHP UK Conference
“A full day of talks, networking, and socials in the heart of London.
Join us on the 19th of February 2025 for an event packed with up-to-date content about PHP development and related technologies in a comfortable and professional setting.
Our aim is for PHP UK to offer attendees a forum for learning and networking with the most up-to-date topics in PHP development and related tools, tailored specifically to the needs of developers and CTOs.”

When: February 19, 2025
Where: London, UK

TheJam.dev 2025
“Join TheJam.dev 2025, the premier virtual conference celebrating its 5th year of empowering modern web developers! Over two information-packed days, dive into cutting-edge topics like JavaScript frameworks (React, Next.js, Astro, Svelte, and more), performance optimization, serverless architecture, and beyond. Featuring world-renowned experts delivering technical talks that will inspire and level up your skills, this free event is your gateway to the future of web development. Don’t miss the chance to connect, learn, and innovate with developers from around the globe!”

When: February 19–20, 2025
Where: Virtual

UX360 Research Summit
“The 5th Annual UX360 Research Summit (since 2020) is a UX design conference born out of our 17-year-long experience running the QUAL360 global conference series. UX research is becoming increasingly important as many industries grapple with saturated markets and user churn. Implementing successful UX strategies has proven to deliver ROI for businesses. UX360 will cater to this trend and offer a unique platform for UX specialists around the world.”

When: February 19–20, 2025
Where: Virtual

The Art Department Eindhoven 2025
“Playgrounds is an institute and platform that connects and forms international creative communities within the fields of illustration, animation, film, games, digital design, and art. Our goal is to increase creative self-confidence, skills, knowledge, and inclusivity within the creative industry.
Fest and conference focuses on the design process and craftsmanship in film, animation, and games. In 2025, The Art Department will return to industrial venue Klokgebouw with a program packed with artist talks, demos, screenings, live sketching sessions, portfolio reviews, recruitment, and so much more! A playground for the creative industry.”

When: February 20–21, 2025
Where: Eindhoven, Netherlands

DevOps fwdays’25
“DevOps fwdays’25 is a conference by Fwdays dedicated to DevOps practices and tools.
DevOps Approach: Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Configuration Management, Automated Testing and Deployment.
DevOps Tools: Docker, PowerShell, Kubernetes, GitHub, Jenkins.
DevOps Technologies: Virtualization, Containerization, Orchestration, Microservices, Cloud Computing (Google Compute Engine, Azure, OpenStack).
DevOps World Experience: Technology Adoption, Real Life Implementation Examples, Best Practices and Insights from the Field.”

When: February 22, 2025
Where: Kyiv, Ukraine and Virtual

Web Summit Qatar
“Web Summit organises five technology events across the globe. Web Summit, held in Lisbon, is the company’s flagship event. Collision, based in Toronto, and Web Summit Vancouver, starting in 2025, are our North American gatherings, Web Summit Rio, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, is our South American event, Web Summit Qatar in Doha is our Middle East event and RISE in Hong Kong is our Asian event.”

When: February 23–26, 2025
Where: Doha, Qatar

ConveyUX 2025
“ConveyUX is the UX design conference for leaders and UX professionals looking to innovate, transform, and future-proof their organizations. Since 2013, ConveyUX, presented by Blink UX, has brought together thought leaders, strategists, product managers, designers, and researchers to learn the latest about what’s going on in the world of user experience.”

When: February 25–27, 2025
Where: Seattle, WA, USA

Axe-con 2025
“Axe-con is the world’s largest digital accessibility conference. We welcome developers, designers, business users, and accessibility professionals of all experience levels to a unique conference experience focused on building, testing, and maintaining accessible digital experiences.”

When: February 25–27, 2025
Where: Virtual

Design Principles & Practices 2025
“The Design Principles & Practices Research Network offers an interdisciplinary forum to explore the meaning and purpose of design. In professional and disciplinary terms, the network traverses a broad sweep to construct a trans-disciplinary dialogue, which encompasses a wide array of design paradigms and practices. We move between theoretical reflection on the nature of design and case studies of design practice and from research-based perspectives to the experience-based perspectives of design insiders. Our aim is to build an epistemic community where we can make linkages across disciplinary, geographic, and cultural boundaries. As a Research Network, we are defined by our scope and concerns and motivated to build strategies for action framed by our shared themes and tensions.”

When: February 25–27, 2025
Where: Singapore and Virtual

HotMobile 2025
“The Twenty-sixth International Workshop on Mobile Computing Systems and Applications (ACM HotMobile 2025) continues the series of highly selective, interactive workshops focused on mobile applications, systems, and environments, as well as their underlying state-of-the-art technologies. HotMobile’s small workshop format makes it ideal for processing and discussing new directions or controversial approaches.”

When: February 26–27, 2025
Where: Palm Springs, CA, USA

HUCAPP 025
“The International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction Theory and Applications aims at becoming a major point of contact between researchers, engineers, and practitioners in Human-Computer Interaction, covering different aspects related to Human-Computer Interaction, from Theories, Models, and User Evaluation, Interaction Techniques and Devices, Haptic and Multimodal Interaction, as well as Agents and Human Interaction.”

When: February 26–28, 2025
Where: Porto, Portugal

Confoo Montreal
“ConFoo is back for its 23rd edition at Hotel Bonaventure in Montreal, with a full stack of incredible talks with the best speakers in the tech. It’s with great pleasure that we would like to announce the unveiling of our speaker’s team for our 2025 event. We are especially proud of this year’s program, which will touch on a large variety of talks such as Artificial intelligence, Management, Security, Cloud Computing, Architecture & Design Patterns, PHP, JavaScript, DotNet, etc.”

When: February 26–28, 2025
Where: Montreal, Canada

DevWorld
“On 27-28 February at RAI Amsterdam, we celebrate Connecting the Global Developer Community at Devworld Conference. Join us for an unparalleled Software Engineering Conference tailored for Leaders In Tech, Tech Teams, and Product Managers.
You will be enlighted by releases and sessions from Google, Philips, Gartner, Netflix, IBM, AWS, and Microsoft, touching base on deep dives in Generative AI and LLM Implementations, Leadership in Tech, JavaScript & Full Stack development, DevOps processes, Cloud Setups, Product Management Lifecycles for Tech Team Members across the full board! ”

When: February 27–28, 2025
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands

March 2025

UX Camp Winter 2025
“Flexing Forward is an invitation for us to demonstrate how we’ve grown and adapted over the past year. It’s time to flex our new skills, showcase our resilience, and illustrate how we’ve evolved in the face of industry challenges.
UX Camp Winter brings together creative minds for a day filled with fresh insights, engaging discussions, and hands-on experiences. This vibrant event offers something for everyone, from the budding UX designer to the experienced researcher.”

When: March 1, 2025
Where: Virtual

JSConf Spain 2025
“JSConf Spain 2025 is an exclusive JavaScript event. It’s not just one more front-end conference. It’s an event Unique where key figures in web development share their secrets.”

When: March 1, 2025
Where: Madrid, Spain

Basta!
“BASTA gathers like-minded professionals to learn, share, and grow. Join us in Frankfurt, where industry leaders and innovators will come together to exchange insights, share experiences, and chart the course for the future of .NET, Web & AI Innovation.
Master .NET! Simplify complexity, accelerate innovation.
Generative AI: Integrate intelligence into your .NET software
Modern Web: Realize apps with Angular, React &, and Node.js
Agile & DevOps with .NET: Efficient processes, scalable solutions”

When: March 3–7, 2025
Where: Frankfurt, Germany

Tei’25
“TEI’25 is the 19th annual conference dedicated to presenting the latest results in tangible, embedded, and embodied interaction. The ACM TEI conference has gained substantial visibility and activity over the past decade, resulting in outstanding works from past conferences. TEI brings together researchers, practitioners, businesses, artists, designers, and students from various disciplines, including engineering, interaction design, computer science, product design, media studies, and the arts.”

When: March 4–7, 2025
Where: Bordeaux, France

HRI 2025
“The 20th Annual IEEE/ACM International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction (HRI 2025) will be held in Melbourne, Australia, on March 4-6, 2025. This year, the conference will focus on a special theme: Robots for a Sustainable World. We all face the pressing global challenge of achieving sustainability in every facet of our lives; we want to ensure that robotics is part of the solution rather than part of the problem.”

When: March 4–6, 2025
Where: Melbourne, Australia

MLHMI 2025
“2025 6th International Conference on Machine Learning and Human-Computer Interaction aims to provide a forum for researchers, practitioners, and professionals from the industry, academia, and government to discourse on research and development and professional practice in Machine Learning and Human-Computer Interaction. Welcome scholars and researchers working in the field of Machine Learning and Human-Computer Interaction from all over the world to attend the conference, share your experiences and lessons with other enthusiasts, and develop opportunities for cooperation.”

When: March 4–6, 2025
Where: Kawasaki, Japan

DevOpsDaysLA 2025
“DevOpsDaysLA is Southern California’s only annual conference focused on the practice of DevOps — a proven, joint approach that emphasizes the need for collaboration between the Software Development (Dev) and Operations/IT Infrastructure (Ops) teams within an organization to continually deliver high-quality solutions.
DevOpsDaysLA offers opportunities to learn and share experiences about how the human factor enables, enhances, and optimizes automation, testing, security, platform engineering, reliability, organizational culture, CI/CD, DevOps practices, and career development. It is a part of the worldwide series of DevOpsDays events held annually, sanctioned, and supported by the DevOpsDays global core team.”

When: March 7, 2025
Where: Los Angeles, CA, USA

SXSW 2025
“An essential for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film and television screenings, world-class exhibitions, professional development and networking opportunities, tech competitions, awards ceremonies, and much more. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together.”

When: March 7–15, 2025
Where: Austin, TX, USA

World IA Day 2025
“World Information Architecture Day celebrates information architecture and shares knowledge and ideas from analog to digital, from design to development, from students to practitioners, globally and locally on 8 March 2025. World Information Architecture Day returns on March 8, 2025. The global theme is "Challenges of Change: Adapting Information Architecture for an Evolving World.”

When: March 8, 2025
Where: 23 Events Worldwide

Advancing Research 2025
“In a world where tech and design are becoming commonplace, deep research expertise is the game-changer. At Rosenfeld, we’re not just optimistic — we’re certain that UX Research is the key to product success. But today’s tools won’t cut it tomorrow. We’re challenging UXR practitioners to evolve, adapt, and conquer the future. Advancing Research 2025 isn’t just a UX design conference — it’s your blueprint for the next five years of UXR. Join us at this live, online conference for three days that will transform your career.”

When: March 11–13, 2025
Where: Virtual

SdinGov: Virtual
“SDinGov: Virtual is a one-day online edition of SDinGov, your gateway to the future of government services, civic technologies, and more.
SdinGov: Virtual still brings everything you expect from our in-person events from the comfort of your home or office. We run multiple tracks with interactive sessions that cater to various interests and expertise levels. Plus, speaker Q&A’s, the all-important hallway track where you can connect with fellow practitioners, share experiences, and build meaningful connections, and a community Slack for you to keep the conversation going post-event.”

When: March 12, 2025
Where: Virtual

When: March 12–13, 2025
Where: Washington, DC, USA

VueJS Amsterdam
“Vuejs Amsterdam is the Largest and Most Special must-attend Vue Conference. The Vue Event Community takes place annually in Amsterdam, and it brings you core framework updates and the latest insights on Vue and Vite. Since Vuejs Amsterdam started in 2018, it has been a sold-out conference with the creator of Vue, Evan You, opening the event. The State of Vuenion the highly anticipated annual returning talk.”

When: March 12–13, 2025
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands

JSWorld Conference
“The annual JavaScript Festival at Amsterdam’s Most impressive Venue! A full day of updates, releases, and case studies from Creators like Evan You, creator of Vite, TC39 Committee Members on the Future of JS, and the Creator of the State of JS Survey on trends in JS and how to prepare yourself for the future!
JSworld Conference as a full 3-day event, will be displaying the latest topics involving AI in Frontend, LLMs and Generative AI, Web Performance, Agnostic JavaScript Tooling, TypeScript, Three.js, Deno, Astro, WebXR, Node.js, React, Vue, Angular 15, Qwik, Vite and so much more!!”

When: March 12–14, 2025
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands

DAM Los Angeles 2025
“DAM Los Angeles is the West Coast’s leading conference dedicated to Digital Asset Management and the vital role DAM plays in digital transformation. At DAM Los Angeles, we create an environment focused on sharing experiences, enhancing knowledge, and building fruitful professional networks. With DAM now a cornerstone of the Marketing Technology stack, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to expand your thinking about next-generation DAM.”

When: March 13–14, 2025
Where: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Mouvo 2025
“Join Prague’s annual digital art conference, where graphic design, film, animation, and technology intersect. From inconspicuously inspiring to thought-provoking lectures, immerse yourself in a two-day event full of riveting talks led by world-class speakers.”

When: March 13–14, 2025
Where: Prague, Czech Republic

Nordic PGDay 2025
“Nordic PGDay 2025 is an excellent chance to learn more about the world’s most advanced open-source database among your peers in the Nordic region. It features a full day with a track of PostgreSQL presentations from both Nordic and global PostgreSQL experts. It will cover a wide range of topics of interest. Alongside the main track, it will include a sponsor track with presentations showcasing innovative products and services from our partners.”

When: March 18, 2025
Where: Copenhagen, Denmark

Adobe Summit
“Be front row for the future of customer experience. Get inspired by innovators from the world’s top brands, connect with other leaders, and explore what’s next in generative AI and personalization at scale. If you can’t attend the live event in Las Vegas, join us online from anywhere.”

When: March 18–20, 2025
Where: Las Vegas, NV, USA and Virtual

Dutch PHP Conference 2025
“The Dutch PHP Conference is an annual web technology conference around PHP technology. In previous editions of DPC, we’ve invited each year more than 50 speakers from all around the world to share their expertise and experience with the 800+ attendees. Egeniq & Ibuildings (both part of the MyBit Group) organizes this yearly conference with the goal to enable the PHP community to share insights, expertise and experiences in an open and inclusive environment. The conference is completely in English and is focused on mobile- and web development related to PHP technology.”

When: March 18–21, 2025
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands

React Paris
“React Paris is a 2-day single-track REACT conference in Paris. Don’t miss out on hands-on sessions, top-notch speakers, and the latest in React! React Paris is joined by a wide range of developers, team leads, and consultants willing to get inspired, learn, and network! Expect talks about React Server Components, AI, Design Systems, Performance, State, Remix, Typescript, and more!”

When: March 20–21, 2025
Where: Paris, France

Frontrunners Washington DC
“Frontrunners is a JavaScript and web developers conference held annually in the Washington, DC area. We feature a full day of interesting presentations from excellent speakers on a variety of topics of interest to web developers. Come discover how the best minds use the latest technologies to build solutions for the web. Network with other DC area web developers and discuss the newest emerging trends and techniques.”

When: March 21, 2025
Where: Washington, DC, USA

Kaboom Animation Festival
“Kaboom Animation Festival is the one-stop-shop for the latest and greatest in all things animated. Ranging from cutting-edge experimental arthouse to colorful stories for families and kids, Kaboom will cater to the animation needs of all.
The goal? Providing creators (both seasoned talent and fresh spring chickens) with the platform they deserve, and serving you the animation cream of the animation crop. We aim to combine cutting-edge experimental arthouse with the very best of what animation has to offer. Think fun, art, awe and wonder, on the big screen and behind it, and for all generations. With our theme program, we also try to make you think about larger issues at play in society — all without lecturing you because we’re curators, not reverends.”

When: March 21–30, 2025
Where: Utrecht and Amsterdam, Netherlands and Virtual

IUI 2025
“The ACM Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces (ACM IUI) 2025 is the 30th annual premiere venue, where researchers and practitioners meet and discuss state-of-the-art advances at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
The theme for IUI 2025 is Sustainability, covering a wide variety of topics, such as intelligent user interfaces accounting for social inclusion, interactive intelligent systems for environmental sustainability, human control of energy management or resource conservation, behavioral change, and data-driven decision-making for environmental monitoring. While we encourage submissions related to this theme, the scope of the conference is not limited to the theme only.”

When: March 24–27, 2025
Where: Cagliari, Italy

Voxxed Days Zurich
“Voxxed Days Zürich brings together software developers to discuss the most important topics in our industry, featuring expert speakers and opportunities to network with fellow professionals. Topics covered at Voxxed fall under the same umbrella as Devoxx, including Java, Cloud, Data, AI, Architecture, Security, and Developer Culture.”

When: March 25, 2025
Where: Zurich, Switzerland

CX/UX/MR Conference 2025
“Putting your customers front and center is at the heart of joined-up CX|UX|MR strategies. This event champions new ways of working that break down research silos and facilitate joined-up insight delivery. We examine the synergies and tensions between disciplines and demonstrate how a holistic insight approach can accelerate the journey towards greater customer/user centricity.”

When: March 27, 2025
Where: London, UK

State of the Browser
“Welcome to the thirteenth edition of State of the Browser, a yearly one-day, single-track conference with widely varying talks about the modern web, accessibility, web standards, and more.”

When: March 29, 2025
Where: London, UK

IAC: Information Architecture Conference 2025
“As technology continues to advance at lightning speed, and AI becomes an increasing presence in our lives, it’s easy to get swept up in what their capabilities can do for us. But as we innovate, it’s crucial not to lose sight of the human experiences at the heart of it all. That’s why this year’s theme for the 2025 Information Architecture Conference is Information Architecture — The Bridge Between Humans and Technology.”

When: March 29 – May 3, 2025
Where: Philadelphia, PA, USA

April 2025

Kubecon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025
“The Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s flagship conference gathers adopters and technologists from leading open source and cloud native communities in London, England from 1-4 April 2025. Join our CNCF Graduated and Incubating Projects as the community gathers for four days to further the education and advancement of cloud native computing.”

When: April 1–4, 2025
Where: London, UK

dotJS
“During most dotJS editions, we welcomed 1500+ attendees per day! We can’t wait to welcome you back on April 3rd, 2025, to get the latest news, features, and best practices about JavaScript. Let’s meet together to pursue the fantastic dotJS conference atmosphere!”

When: April 3, 2025
Where: Paris, France

WebCon
“Web Con is your opportunity to dive into the world of web technologies, design, and development. This annual Web design conference brings together industry leaders, developers, designers, and content creators to explore the latest trends and best practices in web technology. Whether you’re looking to expand your technical skills, network with experts, or learn innovative strategies for enhancing web accessibility and user experience, Web Con provides a dynamic platform for growth.”

When: April 3–4, 2025
Where: Virtual

Creative South 2025
“Attending Creative South changes your mindset when you return to work. You feel refueled and focused in a different way that may help you and your team/company push through new heights. You’ll be exposed to the best folks in the industry, and fireside chats with such talented individuals and all-around good human beings will help you continue to learn and grow as a designer, creative, and all-around person.”

When: April 10–12, 2025
Where: Columbus, GA, USA

UXinsights Festival 2025
“UXinsight is the largest European community for anyone passionate about UX research, based in the Netherlands. Our mission is to facilitate the growth of the UXR community in size, maturity, and impact. We do this by publishing articles, organising meet-ups, and hosting our yearly international conference — the UXinsight Festival.”

When: April 14–16, 2025
Where: Leiden, Netherlands

React Miami
“Learn and connect with 500 React developers from around the world while soaking up the famous Miami sunshine! Discover the latest in our ecosystem and gain skills for building fully comprehensive React applications — from the front end and beyond.
React Miami is more than a conference — it’s a community-centered celebration created by developers for developers. Expand your skills, connect with hundreds of React devs, and experience the spirit of the #MiamiTech scene!”

When: April 17–18, 2025
Where: Miami, FL, USA

Insight Out Conf 2025
“Join thousands of customer-obsessed people for two immersive days where we connect design to go-to-market, customer experience, research, and beyond. Explore how the latest tools, techniques, technology, and trends shaping customer insights come together to reveal the full picture of our customers and drive world-changing innovation.”

When: April 23–24, 2025
Where: San Francisco, CA, USA

UX Healthcare Europe
“At UX Healthcare, our mission is to transform the patient experience and clinician workflows by redefining how healthcare is delivered through user-centered design. Our diverse team of healthcare professionals, UX designers, and developers believes that healthcare systems should be simple, intuitive, and empowering — for both patients and clinicians. With the increasing importance of UX in healthcare, creating a seamless patient journey is more critical than ever.
In 2025, the global UX Design Healthcare Community will convene in London, Atlanta (USA), Berlin, and Singapore. These global conferences will offer a platform for UX practitioners, healthcare professionals, and industry stakeholders to explore the latest innovations in healthcare UX, share knowledge, and collaborate on creating more effective, patient-centered healthcare solutions.”

When: April 23–24, 2025
Where: London, UK

CityJS London 2025
“The event is a JavaScript conference, which is a gathering where professionals explore the latest trends, best practices, and innovations in JavaScript development, featuring sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities to enhance skills and foster community engagement.”

When: April 23–25, 2025
Where: London, UK

Crop — Creative Conference 2025
“Howdy, Crop fam! We’re back this spring for our eleventh creative experience in Austin, Texas! Kick things off on Thursday, April 24th, with à la carte workshops led by top-notch pros, available as an add-on to your General Admission registration, followed by a kickoff party. General Admission on Friday, April 25th, features nine keynotes from multidisciplinary creatives, a rad vendor marketplace, hands-on activations, and another unforgettable party. If you’re ready to connect, create, and take in the vibes, don’t miss it!”

When: April 24–25, 2025
Where: Austin, TX, USA

Web Summit Rio
“Web Summit organises five technology events across the globe. Web Summit, held in Lisbon, is the company’s flagship event. Collision, based in Toronto, and Web Summit Vancouver, starting in 2025, are our North American gatherings, Web Summit Rio, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, is our South American event, Web Summit Qatar in Doha is our Middle East event and RISE in Hong Kong is our Asian event.”

When: April 27–30, 2025
Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

CHI 2025
“The ACM (Association of Computing Machinery) CHI conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems is the premier international conference of Human-Computer Interaction. The conference embraces the theme of Ikigai, a Japanese concept referring to what gives a person a sense of purpose, a reason for living. In today’s world, people are facing a multitude of challenges in climate change, growing inequality, technological disruption, global conflict, and health crises. Ikigai concerns the ability of a person to find their purpose and balance their agency, their passion, their capabilities, and the impact they can have. The CHI community consists of people with many passions and talents, people from different disciplines and walks of life. In harnessing our ‘Ikigai’ into a communal ‘IkiCHI,’ we can be greater than the sum of our efforts and offer unique contributions to solving the difficult challenges ahead.”

When: April 26 – May 1, 2025
Where: Yokohama, Japan

stackconf
“stackconf is about open-source infrastructure solutions in the spectrum of continuous integration, container, hybrid, and cloud technologies. International experts present their ideas for bridging the gap between development, testing, and operations. Join lectures on infrastructure topics around the whole DevOps lifecycle, including building, CI/CD, running, and monitoring. Learn about innovative technology mixes and future-oriented design of large infrastructures.”

When: April 29–30, 2025
Where: Munich, Germany

May 2025

Config
“At Config, you’ll hear from the world’s leading product builders on the future of design and product development. You’ll also be the first to dive into Figma’s newest products and features. Discover how these updates can level up your design and development workflows, helping you stay one step ahead.
Jump into a full lineup of inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops, and deep-dive sessions. You’ll walk away with fresh ideas, actionable takeaways, and connections to fuel your next big idea or project.”

When: May 6–8, 2025
Where: San Francisco, CA, USA

EnterJS
“enterJS offers developers a comprehensive view of the JavaScript-based enterprise world of today and tomorrow. The focus is not only on the latest trends around the JavaScript programming language itself but also on the frameworks and tools that are part of the tools of every JavaScript developer.”

When: May 7–8, 2025
Where: Mannheim, Germany

OFFF Barcelona 2025
“We are a community of creatives, designers, thinkers, sound designers, graphic designers, students, theorists, developers, and professionals. We are the largest showcase and meeting point for contemporary visual creativity, where the best talents share their creative processes and explore the future of the global creative industry.”

When: May 8–10, 2025
Where: Barcelona, Spain

UXPA Boston Conference 2025
“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.”

When: May 9, 2025
Where: Boston, PA, USA

DXX Munich
“The DDX Conference is open to anyone who is interested in gaining knowledge in the field of Innovation. Whether you are a UX Manager, Innovation Manager, Digital Product Manager, Designer & Strategist, Founder & Entrepreneur, or simply passionate about innovation, it’s an ideal event for professionals and enthusiasts alike who want to stay up-to-date with the latest trends, learn from industry experts, and connect with the Innovation community.”

When: May 10, 2025
Where: Munich, Germany

UXDX USA 2025
“Knowledge is great — but you need to be able to implement your new ideas. We bring together Product, UX, Design, and Dev because if your team is learning separately, how are they expected to work together? Our speakers share case studies on how they are adopting the latest best practices and the challenges they had to overcome so you can put the theory into practice.”

When: May 12–14, 2025
Where: New York, NY, USA and Virtual

International JavaScript Conference
“Build and Secure High-Performance JavaScript Applications: Angular, React, and Node.js in Action
Master Modern JavaScript: Practical Techniques from Progressive Web Apps to JAMstack and AI-Driven Innovations
Optimize and Fortify Your JavaScript Stack: Best Practices in Full-Stack Development
Innovate with JavaScript: Hands-On Solutions Using AI, WebAssembly, and Modern Web Technologies”

When: May 12–15, 2025
Where: London, UK

Strapi Conf
“Strapi Conf is the first front-end conference dedicated to Strapi. Strapi is an open-source, Node.js based, Headless CMS that saves developers a lot of development time while giving them the freedom to use their favorite tools and frameworks.”

When: May 13, 2025
Where: Paris, France

Rise of AI
“Since 2014, the Rise of AI Conference has brought together AI pioneers, decision-makers, and thought leaders to shape the future of AI in society, politics, and business. In 2025, we will continue this mission with the theme “Good News from Europe,” highlighting the positive impact of AI across the continent.
Hosted in person by Veronika & Fabian Westerheide, this event is the cornerstone of the German AI ecosystem, bringing together Europe’s brightest minds to inspire and innovate.
Join us at the Rise of AI Conference to connect with our exclusive network of top AI influencers and innovators and discover how Europe is leading the way in artificial intelligence.”

When: May 14, 2025
Where: Berlin, Germany and Virtual

UX360 Research Summit & Awards
“UX360 will showcase the latest UX and design research — from planning and conducting to analysis and the implementation of UX insights. This exciting conference includes presentations from global thought leaders and international brands, interactive panel discussions, and 1-2-1 meetings. This is a must-attend conference for UX researchers to learn, be inspired, and network with peers.”

When: May 14–15, 2025
Where: Berlin, Germany

DATA Summit
“The AI & Machine Learning Summit is designed for chief information officers, chief data officers, data scientists, data engineers, enterprise architects, data analytics directors and managers, application developers, and tech-savvy business leaders. Access to AI & Machine Learning Summit is included when you register for an All Access or Full Two-Day Conference Pass or as a stand-alone registration option.”

When: May 14–15, 2025
Where: Boston, MA, USA

All Flows
“Experience a festival where design, innovation, and creativity meet. All Flows is an annual event in Milton Keynes (UK) that brings together global talent to spark ideas, foster conversations, and inspire fresh perspectives.
From the arts to technology, culture to science, All Flows explores the intersections that drive bold thinking and shape the future. With thought-provoking talks, engaging discussions, and inspiring moments, the festival offers something for anyone passionate about creativity and innovation.
In addition to the main two conference days, we’ll also be offering an expanded program of workshops, film screenings, and social events.”

When: May 14–16, 2025
Where: Milton Keynes, UK

UXDX EMEA 2025
“Knowledge is great — but you need to be able to implement your new ideas. We bring together Product, UX, Design, and Dev because if your team is learning separately, how are they expected to work together? Our speakers share case studies on how they are adopting the latest best practices and the challenges they had to overcome so you can put the theory into practice.”

When: May 19–21, 2025
Where: Berlin, Germany and Virtual

La Product Conf 2025
“We started La Product Conf (LPC) because inventive and ambitious Product People needed to connect, share their experiences, and find the best ways to transform their ideas into reality. We’re empowering a European community of Product professionals to promote the Product mindset in their companies. It all started with a meetup with 50 people, and now we organize the annual flagship Product conferences in Paris and Madrid.”

When: May 20, 2025
Where: Paris, France

PHP[TEK] 2025
“Welcome to the premier event of the year for PHP enthusiasts, web development professionals, and companies! We’re thrilled to announce that PHP Tek 2025 is headed back to the vibrant city of Chicago, marking our 17th annual conference dedicated to fostering innovation and excellence within the PHP community. PHP Tek is more than just a conference — it’s a nexus where the brightest minds in web development converge to share cutting-edge insights, pioneering technologies, and transformative leadership strategies. This year, we’re embracing our rich tradition while setting new standards for Tech Leadership, Web Technologies, and PHP Development.”

When: May 20–22, 2025
Where: Chicago, IL, USA

UXLx 2025
“4 inspiring days to learn and grow your skills with the absolute best in the field at the UX design conference, UXLX. Meet and share ideas with hundreds of UX pros from all over the world. Recognised leaders, published authors, and brand new voices will get you up to date with the latest UX techniques and knowledge that you can apply to your own projects as soon as you get back.”

When: May 20–23, 2025
Where: Lisbon, Portugal

DevDays Europe 2025
“DevDays Europe — software development conference bringing together internationally recognized speakers and developers to encourage excellence and innovation in the software development community. At this conference, we cover emerging technologies and best practices in the software development industry — regardless of technological platform or language — without commercial hype.
At DevDays Europe, you will learn about the latest tech advances from international experts flown in specifically for the event and about recent changes in your local development community from your peers.”

When: May 20–23, 2025
Where: Vilnius, Lithuania and Virtual

Moar Serverless 2025
“The tools and technologies under the serverless umbrella keep evolving and expanding with new offerings around AI, new cloud databases, and new capabilities at the edge. Moar Serverless will give you all the information you need to take advantage of serverless in your application development.”

When: May 22, 2025
Where: Virtual

When: May 22, 2025
Where: Madrid, Spain

When: May 22–23, 2025
Where: Atlanta, GA, USA

ACE!
“ACE! is the largest regional Web design conference of its kind in Central Europe, attracting people from all over the region. We’re really excited about the next edition, which will combine two tracks, Agile Software Development and Product Design & Management, into one conference. The Building Software Better track is a great place to learn for Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, Project & Product Managers, Team Leaders, attendees on the C-level position, and everyone engaged in the Product Delivery process. The Building Better Products track is for everyone involved in creating products, including Product Managers, UI and Interaction Designers, and UX Designers & Researchers.”

When: May 22–23, 2025
Where: TBD

The Art Department Berlin 2025
“Playgrounds is an institute and platform that connects and forms international creative communities within the fields of illustration, animation, film, games, digital design, and art. Our goal is to increase creative self-confidence, skills, knowledge, and inclusivity within the creative industry. Berlin creatives, rebels, and rascals, here we come! For the fourth edition of The Art Department Berlin, we dive into the process of creating and put a spotlight on the artists that are responsible for designing worlds, characters, and stories of some of the biggest productions.”

When: May 24–25, 2025
Where: Berlin, Germany

Graphics Interface 2025
“Graphics Interface is the only conference for computer graphics and human-computer interaction. The GI 2025 program invites innovative technical and foundational contributions in graphics, HCI, and visualization. We seek submissions covering all aspects of graphics, HCI, and visualization. All paper submissions are rigorously peer-reviewed by at least three members of the international program committee.”

When: May 26–29, 2025
Where: Kelowna, Canada

Future Frontend
“Future Frontend is a single-track conference series focused on examining the current trends in the space of frontend web development. Future Frontend attracts senior-level developers and designers. Roughly half of our attendees are local, while the rest join us from abroad, making Future Frontend an international conference with a Finnish twist. Although some of the topics might be heavy, our approach is light and atmosphere relaxed.”

When: May 27–28, 2025
Where: Dipoli, Finland

Web Summit Vancouver
“Web Summit organises five technology events across the globe. Web Summit, held in Lisbon, is the company’s flagship event. Collision, based in Toronto, and Web Summit Vancouver, starting in 2025, are our North American gatherings, Web Summit Rio, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, is our South American event, Web Summit Qatar in Doha is our Middle East event and RISE in Hong Kong is our Asian event.”

When: May 27–30, 2025
Where: Vancouver, Canada

Web Summit Lisbon
“Web Summit organises five technology events across the globe. Web Summit, held in Lisbon, is the company’s flagship event. Collision, based in Toronto, and Web Summit Vancouver, starting in 2025, are our North American gatherings; Web Summit Rio, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, is our South American event; Web Summit Qatar in Doha is our Middle East event, and RISE in Hong Kong is our Asian event.”

When: May 27–30, 2025
Where: Lisbon, Portugal

WebExpo 2025
“WebExpo is one of Europe’s leading tech conferences, bringing together professionals from web development, UX, UI, digital marketing, and business. Whether you’re here to discover the latest trends, gain practical insights, or connect with industry experts, WebExpo offers an inspiring mix of 70+ expert talks, hands-on workshops, and unique networking opportunities.”

When: May 28–30, 2025
Where: Prague, Czech Republic

Into Design Systems
“Based on extensive research, numerous surveys, and valuable insights, we’ve identified the key topics you need to master to become a Design Systems expert in 2025. We’re excited to cover all of them in actionable sessions and case studies at our conference!”

When: May 28–30, 2025
Where: Virtual

Digital Health World Congress 2025
“We are excited to announce this year’s keynotes and speakers for the annual AI health tech conference Digital Health World Congress 2025 Expo in London, UK. These include EY, Oracle, HUMA, UBS, OMRON, eMed, and many more!”

When: May 29–30, 2025
Where: London, UK

URCA!
“URCA! is the Italian conference and set of workshops meant to gather ideas, experiences, and stories from the User Research world, organized by UNGUESS and now in its third edition. Imagine a future where tech, digital, and business solutions represent a seamless experience enhanced by testers, users, and customers themselves. Can you see it? Then URCA! is the place for you. We are bringing together the brightest minds of the UX world to inspire and empower anyone who is willing to be a part of this challenge.”

When: May 29–30, 2025
Where: Milan, Italy

JSHeroes
“JSHeroes is a non-profit community-organized event held every year in Cluj, Romania. Our goal is to bring together JS and Web/Frontend enthusiasts from all over the world for a single-track two-day conference with quality content, amazing networking, and tons of fun. You bring your ideas and desire to learn, and we provide a relaxed atmosphere and good vibes.”

When: May 29–30, 2025
Where: Cluj-Napoca, Romania

June 2025

Web Directions CODE LEADERS
“If you lead engineering teams and cultures or aspire to, this is the event for you.”

When: June 2025
Where: Melbourne, Australia

CreativePro Week
“CreativePro Week is the essential HOW-TO conference for creative professionals who design, create, or edit in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, or Microsoft PowerPoint. No matter your skill level, you’ll learn techniques and best practices you can start using immediately to improve your productivity.”

When: June 2–6, 2025
Where: Phoenix, AZ, USA

Domain Driven Design Europe 2025
“The world’s leading DDD Conference. Pushing the field of software modeling, design, strategy, and architecture through talks and hands-on labs. Get a deep dive into an advanced topic. Full-day and multi-day workshops, led by industry experts.”

When: June 2–6, 2025
Where: Antwerp, Belgium

Webinale 2025
“webinale is the Web design conference for digital web professionals, trendsetters, and makers. Participate in power workshops with hands-on coding, learn about the latest innovations over 5 days with workshops, sessions, and keynotes by expert speakers from business and industry.”

When: June 3–4, 2025
Where: Berlin, Germany and Virtual

Ethical Leadership — A New Frontier for Design
“The 2025 Spring Cumulus Conference in Nantes will explore new design ethics through six tracks: Care, City, Food, Digital, Media, and Design & Entrepreneurship. As design education reaches a turning point, maintaining fruitful conversations between educators, practitioners, and researchers in the fields of art, design, and media is more important than ever.”

When: June 3–7, 2025
Where: Nantes, France

UXRConf 2025
“Seven years ago, our team hosted the largest gathering of UX researchers in the world. This year, back for its eighth edition, UXRConf is better than ever. Featuring researchers from the world’s top companies working on the latest technology, methods, and more, these are the ideas that define the next year of UX research.”

When: June 5, 2025
Where: San Francisco, CA, USA and Virtual

WordCamp Europe 2025
“WordCamp Europe is an informal, community-organised gathering of WordPress enthusiasts — from casual users to Core developers — where we discuss all things WordPress, share ideas, and get to know each other.”

When: June 5–7, 2025
Where: Basel, Switzerland

UX Camp Spring 2025
“Building on our newfound strengths, Amplifying Impact is about leveraging our evolved skills to make a more significant difference in the world. This theme focuses on how we can extend the reach of our work, influence positive change, and create user experiences that have a lasting effect.
UX Camp Spring brings together creative minds for a day filled with fresh insights, engaging discussions, and hands-on experiences. This vibrant event offers something for everyone, from the budding UX designer to the experienced researcher.”

When: June 7, 2025
Where: Virtual

Designing with AI 2025
“Designing with AI is not just a conference — it is a deep dive into the intersection of design and artificial intelligence. Our carefully curated program explores how AI is reshaping the way we approach UX.
This conference is geared towards UX designers, researchers, writers, and other conscientious product people who are excited by the potential benefits AI can bring to their work but worry that thoughtless AI usage can lead to unanticipated and potentially dire consequences. Whether you’re a seasoned designer looking to stay ahead of the curve or a newcomer curious about the possibilities of AI in design, Designing with AI has something for you.”

When: June 10–11, 2025
Where: Virtual

UXLibs9 — Liverpool 2025
“We are excited to announce that the 9th annual international User Experience in Libraries (UX in Libraries or ‘UXLibs’ for short) conference will take place in Liverpool from Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12 June 2025.
The UX design conference will incorporate keynotes and plenary talks from speakers from inside and outside libraries. There’s also the legendary team challenge, our interactive workshops presented by UX practitioners, and, of course, social events allowing delegates to make connections and, just as importantly, to relax and have fun.”

When: June 10–12, 2025
Where: Liverpool, UK

UX London 2025
“Come to CodeNode London for a three-day UX design conference covering all aspects of user experience from discovery and design through to delivery. Each day features a morning packed with inspiring talks followed by an afternoon of practical hands-on workshops.”

When: June 10–12, 2025
Where: London, UK

UX Scotland 2025
“We’re back in 2025 for our 10th-anniversary edition on 11-12 June for two days of hands-on learning and community. UX Scotland is a conference for designers, researchers and other user-centred professionals to come together to learn, share and connect. Hosted in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, our curated event experience includes a mixture of inspiring keynotes, engaging sessions, and interactive workshops. It’s an ideal setting to meet and share experiences with fellow practitioners and leading experts.”

When: June 11–12, 2025
Where: Edinburgh, UK

Web Directions CODE
“Code is a front-end conference for JavaScript, Fullstack, and Web developers, engineering leads, engineering managers, DevOps experts, and CTOs.”

When: June 12–13, 2025
Where: Melbourne, Australia

Design Matters ’25
“Our events feature a global and interdisciplinary network of experts to discuss design & tech from a variety of perspectives. Our goal is to define and lead the agenda on the most important issues concerning UX/UI, innovation, tech, DEI, and sustainability. In 2025, in addition to the usual line-up of talks and workshops, Design Matters will also present a festival with a series of booths, exhibitions, and installations showcasing what’s new in the world of tech and design.”

When: June 16–17, 2025
Where: Copenhagen, Netherlands

UXPA
“UXPA 2025 is a virtual UX design conference. User Experience Professionals Association (UXPA) International supports people who research, design, and evaluate the user experience (UX) of products and services.”

When: June 16–19, 2025
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands

TNW Conference
“Discover the next big thing in tech at TNW Conference. Thousands of founders, investors, and corporate innovators from across Europe will reveal their big ideas. Get inspired. Spot the next tech unicorn. Connect with key players in the industry. And do some serious networking in a festival atmosphere.
TNW has its fingers firmly at the pulse of Europe’s startup ecosystem. And as a startup at heart, we know how to best leverage your visit. Join one of our tailored programs for startups, scaleups, investors, and corporates who want to tap into that startup mindset to stay ahead of the curve.”

When: June 19–20, 2025
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Pixel Pioneers Bristol
“Pixel Pioneers Bristol is an affordable one-day Front End design conference of practical and inspiring front-end and UX/UI design talks featuring eight world-class speakers.
Pixel Pioneers is a carefully curated series of events for front-end developers and UX/UI designers who want to build better websites and apps. Our single-track conferences feature an all-star lineup of speakers, from leading names to local talent, who share actionable real-world insights that attendees can apply to their work straight away when they’re back in the office. And we do it at a price you can afford, especially if you work in a small- to mid-size agency, are a freelancer, or are a student at the beginning of your career. Pixel Pioneers travels around the UK and brings inspirational and practical talks, workshops — and fun! — directly to you, so your budget won’t take a big hit, and you can learn from the best.”

When: June 20, 2025
Where: Bristol, UK

HCI International 2025
“HCI International 2025, jointly with the affiliated Conferences, under the auspices of 21 distinguished international boards, to be held under one management and one registration, will take place at Gothia Towers Hotel and Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre, Gothenburg, Sweden. HCII 2025 will run as an ‘on-site’ Conference with the additional option for ‘on-line’ participation.”

When: June 22–27, 2025
Where: Gothenburg, Sweden

July 2025

ACM Desiging Interactive Systems Conference 2025
“We invite you to submit to ACM Designing Interactive Systems (DIS) 2025. We encourage all submissions that address one of our five contribution areas: Critical Computing and Design Theory, Design Methods and Processes, Artifacts and Systems, Research Through Design, and AI and Design. In addition, submissions related to the conference theme of “Designing for a Sustainable Ocean” or that promote rethinking the role of DIS in shaping a more sustainable world are particularly welcome. This theme extends beyond simply accepting research related to the ocean and bodies of water; it invites a critical examination of how these elements can inspire design that transcends human-centered perspectives.”

When: July 5–9, 2025
Where: Madeira, Portugal

August 2025

DexConf 2025
“Embracing the theme “Immersive Experiences,” the UX design conference, DEXCONF 2025 aims to explore what is beyond conventional interactions, investigating how user experience can be transformed into an environment that transcends screens and clicks, leading people to richer and more sensory experiences. This will be the largest meeting of the Brazilian UX community, bringing together great market experts to share ideas and discuss how design and technology can create experiences that involve the mind, senses, and emotions, redefining the way we interact with the digital world.”

When: August 29–30, 2025
Where: Sao Paolo, Brazil

September 2025

Smashing Conf Freiburg 2025
“Our 12th SmashingConf Freiburg is made for front-end developers and designers. Let’s venture into design systems, AI, accessibility, CSS, web performance and cutting-edge techniques, together! We will have one track over 2 days with 12 speakers. It’s a safe, inclusive, and fun front-end conference for developers and designers, with conversations with speakers, morning runs, yoga, photo walks, and an unforgettable Smashing Party.”

When: September 8–11, 2025
Where: Freiburg, Germany and Virtual

World Design Congress
“The prestigious World Design Congress is coming to London for the first time in over 50 years. Bringing together design innovators, business leaders, and academic thinkers from around the globe to connect, share learning, and inspire action around this year’s theme, Design for Planet.
The effects of climate change are more evident than ever, and this global crisis needs a global response. Designers and commissioners of design all around the world have a critical role to play in designing a regenerative future by reducing carbon emissions and increasing biodiversity.”

When: September 9–10, 2025
Where: London, UK

Hatch Conference
“The UX and front-end conference where experienced UX & Design Professionals in Europe meet to learn, get inspired, and connect. A 3 day festival with hands-on workshops, keynotes, roundtables, and other formats to get your network jump-started and help you learn and fall back in love with product design!”

When: September 10–12, 2025
Where: Berlin, Germany and Virtual

The College Extraordinary Experiences
“At the College of Extraordinary Experiences, over a hundred people from all over the world come together for five days to explore the realm of experience design. The College was born from a desire to change how professional networking and learning take place. It is an invitation to an immersive experience that allows people to learn about experience design in a hands-on way.”

When: September 15–19, 2025
Where: Kliczkow Castle, Poland

DXX San Diego
“The DDX Conference and UX design conference is open to anyone who is interested in gaining knowledge in the field of Innovation. Whether you are a UX Manager, Innovation Manager, Digital Product Manager, Designer & Strategist, Founder & Entrepreneur, or simply passionate about innovation, it’s an ideal event for professionals and enthusiasts alike who want to stay up-to-date with the latest trends, learn from industry experts, and connect with the Innovation community.”

When: September 18, 2025
Where: San Diego, CA, USA

Leadership By Design 2025
“Empowering Leadership focuses on the critical role leaders play in shaping the future of design by inspiring and uplifting others. In a time when the design industry faces rapid changes and challenges, leaders are called upon to cultivate environments that foster creativity, collaboration, and growth. This theme invites us to explore how leaders can empower their teams to reach new heights, embracing mentorship and guidance as tools for collective success.
At Leadership By Design 2025, we’ll explore strategies that enable leaders to nurture talent effectively, promote diversity and inclusion, and build resilient teams ready to tackle the complexities of today’s UX landscape. We emphasize the importance of leading with empathy, vision, and a commitment to continuous learning, ensuring that both individuals and organizations can adapt and thrive.”

When: September 18–19, 2025
Where: Virtual

MobileHCI 2025
“The ACM International Conference on Mobile Human-Computer Interaction (MobileHCI) brings together people from diverse areas and provides a multidisciplinary forum for academics, hardware and software developers, designers, and practitioners to discuss the challenges and potential solutions for effective interaction with and through mobile devices, applications, and services. The conference welcomes contributions that promote the exchange of ideas and rational discourse between academics, researchers, and industries all over the world.”

When: September 22–26, 2025
Where: Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt

Circles 25
“Join us in 2025 as we not only focus on design but also expand with workshops and two full days dedicated to film. This year’s theme, Teams, celebrates the power of collaboration, whether you’re in-house, remote, or flying solo.
At Circles, graphic designers, filmmakers, creative directors, and storytellers come together to learn, connect, and elevate their craft. Discover new perspectives, build lasting connections, and take your creativity to the next level.”

When: September 22–26, 2025
Where: Grapevine, TX, USA

UX Nordic
“In 2025, the UX Nordic will become an integral part of the Future Product Days and offer even more insights and options. On top of the well-known UX Nordic format with two UX stages, fun activities, and optional workshops, your ticket will also give you access to 3 additional stages focusing on AI, Product Management, and E-Commerce. The 2025 UX Design Conference will set its focus on hot topics such as the Future for Product Designers, Research, AI UX, Leadership, and trends from the US and Asia.”

When: September 24–25, 2025
Where: Copenhagen, Denmark

October 2025

UXCon Vienna 2025
“UXCon Vienna is a fUX design conference. We love coming up with fresh events and innovative ways for you to learn and connect, all aimed at helping you grow and thrive. By learning from well-informed experts and networking with fellow UX enthusiasts from various industries, you can drive good decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and gain a competitive edge.
Learn from the best: You’ll get to hear from 50 awesome UX experts. Their insights can really help you improve your work.
Meet like-minded people: There will be 600 other UX enthusiasts there, including folks from big companies. It’s a great chance to network and maybe find your next collaborator!
Hands-on workshops: Get your hands dirty in some practical workshops. You’ll walk away with skills you can actually use right away.”

When: October 6–8, 2025
Where: Vienna, Austria

Smashing Conf New York 2025
“SmashingConf New York 2025 is our amazing and friendly conference for designers and front-end developers. With topics like design systems, AI, Accessibility, and UX research, we make sure you’re inspired and get practical takeaways.
The Smashing Conf is a 2-day, 12-speaker, single-track front-end conference that provides a safe, inclusive, and friendly environment for designers and developers, conversations with speakers, morning runs, yoga, photo walks, and an unforgettable Smashing Party.”

When: October 6–9, 2025
Where: New York, NY, USA and Virtual

When: October 7–8, 2025
Where: Berlin, Germany

AIGA Design Conference
“Get ready to redefine the boundaries of creativity at the 2025 AIGA Design Conference! Join us for a groundbreaking in-person experience that pushes the boundaries of what a design conference can be.”

When: October 9–11, 2025
Where: Los Angeles, CA, USA

AIGA Design Conference
“UX CON ’25 goes beyond sharing knowledge. We ignite creativity and build lasting relationships. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your UX journey, you’ll find your tribe here.
At UX CON ’25, it’s all about you — the people at the heart of every experience. This year, we continue our mission to inspire growth and connection in the UX community. Through simple, streamlined scheduling and endless opportunities to learn, share, and collaborate, UXCon25 is designed to help you grow, both personally and professionally.”

When: October 9, 2025
Where: Silver Springs, MD, USA

World Usability Congress 2025
“The World Usability Congress is the global leading UX strategy & management conference. We invite over 50 speakers from different industries to share their real-world UX challenges and collaborate with our attendees in multi-disciplinary workshops.”

When: October 14–16, 2025
Where: Graz, Austria

Blanc!
“The festival, founded in 2009, has evolved to become one of the benchmark design and creativity events in Spain.
The first edition of Blanc! was held in 2009 in a small auditorium in the city of Vilanova i la Geltrú. Since then, the festival has been growing with events in Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and Bilbao. Blanc! has become a real experience for creative professionals over time.
Every year, Blanc! brings together more than 20 speakers from all over Spain, America and Europe, leaders in the field of design and benchmarks.”

When: October 14–18, 2025
Where: Barcelona, Spain

UXConf BR 2025
“UXConf BR is a Portuguese language UX design conference discussing the changeability of design.”

When: October 17–18, 2025
Where: Porto Alegre, Brazil

Push UX 2025
“Professional exchange can be relaxed, and we integrate that principle everywhere. In the same spirit, our single-track program means that you can focus on enjoying a well-put-together narrative without constantly choosing, moving, and missing out. We care about the curation as well as the experience and invest a lot of time in getting it right. You will feel that in every moment and every detail. Design is a practice. So at PUSH you can get hands-on in between inspiring talks on stage. Join one of our many breakout sessions each day where hosts from around the world share best-practice tips, discuss novel ideas, and share their frameworks and workflows.”

When: October 23–24, 2025
Where: Munich, Germany

Y Oslo 2025
“Y Oslo is a conference for everyone who wants to create digital products and services for real people and the world. Y Oslo is a two-day event with back-to-back talks, mostly single track, hosted on Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th of October, from morning until afternoon.”

When: October 27–28, 2025
Where: Oslo, Norway

Adobe MAX
“Discover how you can create magic with the latest Adobe tools and technologies. Unlock more power to create what’s true to you. Celebrating excellence in creativity and innovation. The honorees were announced in these six categories: Digital Design, Experimental, Use of Color, Animation, Mixed Media, and Storytelling.”

When: October 28–30, 2025
Where: Los Angeles, CA, USA

November 2025

Web Directions Developer Summit
“Web Directions Developer Summit covers cutting-edge technologies and practices current in front-end engineering — from the back to the front of the front end and is created for Javascript developers, Front end developers, React developers, Full Stack developers, Design Engineers, Front End Engineers, UI Engineers, Product Engineers, Design Systems experts, and Engineering leadership.”

When: November 2025
Where: Sydney, Australia

Web Directions Next
“Next may be a brand-new event from us, but its DNA goes back to our earliest days. Imagine a super concentrated day of our most engaging keynotes and talks. Opportunities to connect meaningfully with others who get excited about this stuff as much as you do. That’s Next, which will help you chart what’s next in product, design, and strategy.”

When: November 2025
Where: Sydney, Australia

Quant UX Con 2025
“Quant UX Con 2025 is a virtual UX design conference. The worldwide conference dedicated to Quantitative UX Research (and everyone interested in quantitative methods and careers in UX Research!)”

When: November 5–6, 2025
Where: Virtual

UX Brighton 2025
“UX Brighton is a front-end conference aimed at designers, developers, project managers, entrepreneurs, copywriters, and basically anyone who thinks that listening to users makes them better at their job. Learn new approaches and glean fresh insights that will bring solid benefits for you, your colleagues, and your clients.”

When: November 7, 2025
Where: Brighton, UK

Leading Design London 2025
“Leading Design is a two-day gathering of design leaders from around the globe. This world-class conference is designed specifically for people leading design teams or overseeing design direction. Leaders from some of the world’s most pioneering organisations join us at London’s iconic Barbican Centre to take some time away from the day job and connect with peers in an atmosphere where long-lasting relationships are formed.”

When: November 12–13, 2025
Where: London, UK

UX Camp Fall 2025
“Concluding the year with Forging Ahead, we look toward the future of UX design, emphasizing the advancement of our craft as the key to thriving in an ever-changing landscape. We invite you to delve into cutting-edge techniques, embrace emerging tools, and envision how our continued dedication to design excellence can shape the future.
UX Camp Fall brings together creative minds for a day filled with fresh insights, engaging discussions, and hands-on experiences. This vibrant event offers something for everyone, from the budding UX designer to the experienced researcher.”

When: November 15, 2025
Where: Virtual

December 2025

awwwards.com
“An intimate get-together tailored for Design Leaders, UX/UI Designers, and Digital Creatives in “The Big Apple” to discuss the current state of digital design and the future of our creative community. Let’s delve into insightful conversations exploring AI’s integration with design methodologies, essential UX/UI tools, case studies, and emerging technologies. Together, we’ll navigate the complexities and potentials of AI, shaping the future of design with honesty, integrity, and a shared passion for innovation.”

When: December 5–6, 2025
Where: New York, NY, USA

When: December 10–12, 2025
Where: Singapore

The Creativity Conference
“The Creativity Conference is a global meeting of minds to explore the essence of creativity. We invite incredible creative speakers to share the wisdom they have gained from successful projects — and our definition of “Creativity” is very particular: “Any intentional decision.”
This means Creativity might be painting an extraordinary composition, choreographing a wildly impactful dance, performing poetry, or even founding a new company, raising a child, or setting out to develop a technology that changes the lives of millions.”

When: December 12, 2025
Where: Dubai, UAE

Which One Are You Attending?

If you’re planning to attend any of these events, we’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below. What are you most excited about? What are you looking forward to learning and experiencing?

By the way, the Smashing team is constantly organizing a series of conferences and workshops! We’d love to welcome you there!