UXCON26 × IxDF: The Partnership Shaping the Future of UX
Two of the most respected names in UX are coming together, on one stage, for one unforgettable day.
UXCON26 is partnering with the Interaction Design Foundation, and if you care about where UX is headed, you need to know what that means.
The IxDF isn’t a newcomer riding a wave. They’re the organization that has quietly built the world’s most trusted UX education platform, over 170,000 members across 180+ countries, industry-recognized certifications, and a curriculum shaped by decades of real design practice. When they put their name on something, the community pays attention.
And they’ve put their name on UXCON26.
What that means for you: a conference that doesn’t just talk about design education, it delivers it, live, with the people who wrote the curriculum. October 8th at the Silver Spring Civic Center is going to be unlike any design event you’ve attended.
Why the design community is paying attention
IxDF’s curriculum, live in the room. Their evidence-based, practitioner-led framework comes off the screen. Expect sessions built on the same rigor that’s shaped 170,000+ design careers.
Their global network, in one space. When IxDF shows up, their community follows. You’ll be in a room with designers, researchers, and product leaders who’ve built careers on their platform.
Exclusive resources you won’t find elsewhere. Co-branded learning materials, content previews from IxDF’s revamped platform, and takeaways built to last well beyond October 8th.
A career-level conversation. IxDF’s mission is to help designers build lives they love. This event is where that mission gets practical - through real connection and expert insight.
What to expect on October 8th
✅ Keynotes from industry legends - Including a keynote and live Q&A with Don Norman, the godfather of user experience and co-founder of Nielsen Norman Group. Hearing him speak in 2026 is a once-in-a-career opportunity.
✅ Talks from world-class practitioners - Speakers like Calvin Robertson (design leader at Corning, formerly Federal Reserve Bank, Lowe’s & Best Buy), Niyati from Netflix, Amanda and more - sharp, practical perspectives you’ll be quoting in meetings for months.
✅ Panels that go deep - Conversations between practitioners on the challenges actually shaping the field right now.
✅ One-on-one sessions with UX pros - Ask questions, pitch yourself, get personalized career advice from seasoned practitioners.
✅ Networking throughout the day - Unlimited coffee, product stands, and a room full of researchers, designers, product managers, and builders. The connections you make here last well beyond October 8th.
⚡ Special Offer - 3 Days Only. Ends Friday at Midnight.
As part of the UXCON26 × IxDF partnership, we’re running a special offer on tickets for the next 3 days only. It disappears at midnight on Friday. If you’ve been thinking about it, this is the moment.
🔒 Offer closes Friday at midnight. Don’t miss it.
While you’re at it - explore IxDF’s revamped platform
The IxDF just relaunched their home. From your first course to your next job, it’s all in one place. Whether you’re breaking into UX, leveling up, or pivoting from another field, this is where that journey starts.
Know a UXer who should be in the room? Forward this to them. The more great minds we bring together, the better this day gets for everyone.
See you October 8th.
UXCON26 × Interaction Design Foundation · October 8, 2026 · Silver Spring Civic Center