Top Design Events in 2025

For design leaders, UX designers, and brand strategists looking to sharpen their expertise and expand their networks, we’ve done the heavy lifting to curate the top design conferences for 2025.

This year’s lineup is packed with can’t-miss events worldwide that bring the design community together to explore cutting-edge user experience research, innovative brand strategies, and leadership practices.

These summits and festivals are perfect for design teams, design studios and design agencies seeking inspiration, collaboration, and networking opportunities with peers. Whether you're focused on advancing design innovation, building strong team dynamics, or scaling creative practices, these events provide invaluable insights and connections to stay ahead in the fast-evolving fields of design, UX, and branding. If you'd like to submit an event, please email events@pony.studio

Design Leadership Summit 2025

29th - 30th January 2025

Toronto, Canada

The Design Leadership Summit is a premier event for design leaders, managers, and strategists seeking to enhance their leadership skills and drive impactful design initiatives. This summit brings together top design professionals and thought leaders from around the world to share insights on team dynamics, fostering innovation, and scaling design practices within organizations. With a mix of inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops, and peer-led discussions, attendees will deepen their knowledge of effective design leadership and create lasting connections with industry peers. A must-attend for those passionate about shaping the future of design within their organizations.

ConveyUX 2025

25th – 27th February

Seattle, Washington

Seattle's premier UX research and design conference, offering three days of sessions led by leaders, strategists, product managers, designers, and researchers. The event explores the latest advancements in user experience, with both in-person and virtual attendance options.

Research by the Sea 2025

27th – 28th February

Brighton, UK

An inaugural conference for design and research practitioners, featuring forward-thinking discussions about the future of UX and design research. The event includes a day of discussions followed by hands-on workshops, providing deep insights into emerging methodologies and practices.

The Adobe Summit 2025

18-20 March 2025

Las Vegas, USA

The Adobe Summit, one of the premier global events in digital marketing and customer experience, returns to Las Vegas for an in-person and online experience. This summit brings together marketers, creatives, and business leaders to explore the latest trends in digital transformation, customer journeys, content creation, and data-driven marketing. Through insightful keynotes, hands-on labs, and interactive workshops led by industry experts, attendees gain actionable insights to elevate their brand’s digital experience. The event also offers unparalleled networking opportunities, making it an essential destination for those looking to lead in the digital space.

UXinsight Festival

14th – 16th April

Breda, Netherlands

The 9th annual UX research conference in the Netherlands, offering a hybrid format with both online and in-person attendance options. The festival features interactive workshops and presentations by global UX research experts, along with ample networking opportunities and social activities.

UXDX USA

12-14 May

New York & Online

Since 2016, UX DX has grown from a single-stage event into a global hub for UX, UI, and product discovery, with over 13,000 professionals and 500+ speakers from 20+ countries. At UXDX, our focus is on real-world insights, with speakers who are industry practitioners sharing strategies that work. No consultants or salespeople, just actionable advice for teams looking to elevate their design and development processes.

UX360 Research Summit

May 14-15 2025

Berlin, Germany

Since its launch in 2022, the UX360 Research series has become the leading virtual event for UX professionals. In 2025, we’re excited to present the 2nd Annual in-person UX360 Research Summit, set for 14-15 May in Berlin, Germany.This summit will feature the latest advancements in UX and design research, covering everything from planning and conducting studies to analyzing and applying UX insights. With talks from global thought leaders, panels with industry experts, and opportunities for one-on-one meetings, this conference is an essential event for UX researchers to learn, gain inspiration, and network with peers.

UXDX EMEA

19-21 May

Berlin & Online

Shortly after their event in New York, the team will be hosting UXDX in Europe. At UXDX, we prioritize practical, real-world knowledge, featuring industry experts who share proven strategies. You won’t find consultants or sales pitches here - just actionable guidance to help teams enhance their design and development workflows.

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