As a UX researcher, you understand how critical it is to stay on top of the latest ideas and trends in the industry. One of the best ways to do this is by attending live, virtual or hybrid events to learn from your colleagues and network with others in the space.
To help you plan out your year (and perhaps catch up on the travel you’ve had to put on hold due to the pandemic!), here’s a list of 22 of the top UXR conferences you should attend in 2022.
Top 22 UX Research Conferences and Events to Attend in 2022
Now that you have the list, let’s take a closer look at each of these conferences.
UXRCONF by learners
When: June 6 - 7, 2022
Where: Hybrid – New York City, USA
Audience: UX researchers
Cost: US$1,800 (Virtual tickets are free)
UXRCONF by learners focuses on the latest UX research. This year, 300 spaces are available for the in-person event, and tickets for the virtual event are being offered completely free.
More information: https://uxrconf22.joinlearners.com/
UX360
When: February 8 - 9, 2022
Where: Virtual
Audience: UX researchers and practitioners
Cost: €99
UX360 showcases the latest UX and design research, from planning and conducting, to analysis and the implementation of UX insights. The conference includes presentations by UX researchers from top brands like Google and Amazon, plus interactive panel discussions and one-on-one meetings.
More information: https://www.ux360summit.com/home
QUAL360 Europe
When: April 5 - 6, 2022
Where: Hybrid - Berlin, Germany
Audience: UX researchers
Cost: €499 (virtual), €995 (in-person)
This European conference offers presentations and panel discussions from top UX researchers. Get up to date on the latest industry research and enjoy one-on-one networking meetings to connect with other UXR professionals.
More information: https://eu.qual360.com/
EPIC
When: October 9 - 12, 2022
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Audience: UX researchers, designers, strategists, and marketers
Cost: TBA, registration opens September 26
EPIC is a non-profit conference with a focus on ethnography. Professionals in UX research, design, strategy, and other disciplines from a variety of sectors come together to explore problems and opportunities faced by organizations, united by an ethnographic approach to innovation. The much-anticipated 2022 conference focuses on the theme of resilience.
More information: https://2022.epicpeople.org/
CHI
When: April 30 - May 5, 2022
Where: Hybrid - New Orleans, USA
Audience: UX researchers, practitioners, and students
Cost: Virtual - $360, In-Person - $1,000
CHI—pronounced 'kai'—is a top human-computer interaction conference that brings together researchers and practitioners from around the world to share ideas for leveraging interactive digital technologies to make the world a better place. Discounted rates are available for students and ACM/SIGCHI members.
More information: https://chi2022.acm.org/
GOOD RESEARCH by Colette Kolenda
When: June 13 - 17, 2022
Where: Hybrid – New York City, USA
Audience: UX researchers
Cost: US$500 (Virtual tickets are free)
In this week-long program hosted by Spotify’s Colette Kolenda, participants will learn research practices from expert researchers in the industry. Topics include research preparation, creativity in research, driving impact, and bringing confidence and rigor to qualitative research.
More information: https://goodresearch.joinlearners.com/
UXPA
When: June 21 - 23, 2022
Where: San Diego, USA
Audience: UX researchers and practitioners
Cost: US$1,500 - $2,250
This annual conference from the User Experience Professionals Association offers three days of speakers and an additional day of hands-on courses covering a variety of topics, including ethical design, eye tracking, research frameworks, brand strategy, and behavior change frameworks.
More information: https://uxpa2022.org/
SPSP
When: February 16 - 19, 2022
Where: San Francisco, USA
Audience: UX researchers and practitioners
Cost: US$200 - $1,000
The Society for Personality and Social Psychology’s Annual Convention is the premier international event for more than 3,800 social and personality psychologists. Attendees from academia, non-profit, government, and private sectors present and discuss research, network and collaborate on projects, and pursue professional development while advancing science and pedagogy in the field.
More information: https://meeting.spsp.org/
Nielsen Norman Group’s Virtual UX Conference
When: February 12 - 18; March 14 - 25; April 23 - 29, 2022
Where: Virtual
Audience: UX researchers and designers
Cost: $899 - $6,294
Nielsen Norman Group (NN/g) is hosting three virtual conferences this year, each boasting a range of courses on UX design, research, and management. In addition to the flexible dates, the NN/g conference offers the option of participating in full-day or half-day courses depending on what best suits your schedule.
More information: https://www.nngroup.com/ux-conference/
#gamesUR Summit
When: May 19 - 20, 2022
Where: Virtual
Audience: Game UX researchers and practitioners
Cost: US$16.74
The #gamesUR Summit is specially focused on UX research for video games. Topics include player psychology and behavior, playtesting, analytics, and NS UX design. Discover new and innovative UX ideas that can help game developers deliver players a better gaming experience.
More information: https://gamesurconf.com/us/
The UX STRAT Conference
When: June 13 – 15; September 12 – 14; November 1 – 2, 2022
Where: Hybrid – Amsterdam, Netherlands, Boulder, USA, Singapore
Audience: UX researchers, designers, and product professionals
Cost: US$395 (virtual), US$995 (in-person)
UX STRAT is a leading conference covering the latest practices, trends, and innovations in UX strategy. With three locations and virtual access, this conference offers flexible options to suit a variety of schedules and needs.
More information: https://uxstrat.com/
CSCW
When: November 12 - 16, 2022
Where: Virtual
Audience: UX researchers and practitioners
Cost: TBA
CSCW is a premier international venue for research in the design and use of technologies that affect groups, organizations, communities, and networks. Bringing together expert researchers and practitioners, this conference explores the technical, social, material, and theoretical challenges of designing technology to support collaborative work.
More information: https://cscw.acm.org/2022
HCI International
When: June 26 – July 1, 2022
Where: Virtual
Audience: UX researchers and anyone interested in human-computer interaction
Cost: US$397
HCI International is a major international forum for the dissemination and exchange of the latest scientific research on theoretical and applied areas of human-computer interaction. Held jointly with 21 affiliated organizations, participants can attend all events virtually with one registration.
More information: https://2022.hci.international/
MobileHCI
When: September 28 – October 1, 2022
Where: Hybrid - Toulouse, France
Audience: UX researchers and anyone interested in mobile human-computer interaction
Cost: TBA
MobileHCI brings together academics, designers, and practitioners from multiple disciplines to discuss the human interaction with and through mobile technologies, applications, and services. The theme of this year’s hybrid conference is “Facing Mobile Realities.”
More information: https://mobilehci.acm.org/2022/
QRCA
When: May 16 - 18, 2022
Where: Hybrid - San Diego, USA
Audience: Qualitative UX researchers
Cost: US$1295
QRCA has a strong focus on market research but also covers a range of qualitative research. This year the conference is split into two separate events—one fully online and the other in-person. The event will emphasize interactive discussions, and virtual participants will gain access to a library of on-demand online content.
More information: https://www.qrca.org/page/annual-conference
REOPSCONF by ResearchOps Community
When: June 8, 2022
Where: Hybrid – New York City, USA
Audience: Research operations professionals
Cost: US$900 (Remote tickets are free)
The people who brought the world the ResearchOps Community are launching their first ever conference in 2022 focused on the people, mechanisms, processes, and strategies for user research and design research. 300 spaces are available for the in-person event, and tickets for the virtual event are being offered completely free.
More information: https://reopsconf22.joinlearners.com/
UCD Gathering
When: June 8 - 9, 2022
Where: Virtual
Audience: User-centred design and research practitioners from the UK, Europe and beyond
Cost: Starting at £85.00
This completely virtual event allows a global audience to access the UK-based conference. The two-day experience includes keynotes, tutorials, live sessions, interactive group sessions, speaker Q&As, and a virtual “hallway track” where UX researchers and practitioners can network.
More information: https://www.ucdgathering.net/
User Research London 2022
When: September 8 - 9, 2022
Where: Hybrid – London, UK
Audience: UX researchers
Cost: TBA
After a two-year hiatus, User Research London is back, promising highlights from the 2020 lineup as well as new speakers, workshops, and deep dives. Although it has been promoted as a primarily in-person event, participants can also experience the conference virtually.
More information: https://www.userresearchlondon.com/
uxcon vienna
When: September 15 - 16, 2022
Where: Vienna, Austria
Audience: UX researchers and practitioners
Cost: Starting at €590
Back for its second year, uxcon Vienna is a two-day conference tackling both UX research and design. The 2022 conference will focus on UX tools and methods, psychology, CX strategy, frontend development, ethical design, and more.
More information: https://www.uxcon.at/
UXinsight Festival
When: May 30 - June 1, 2022
Where: Hybrid - Netherlands
Audience: UX researchers and practitioners
Cost: €625-1,150 (in-person), €95 (virtual)
UXinsight Festival is the sixth annual conference from UXinsight, the largest UX research community in Europe. The three-day conference includes additional voluntary workshops as well as virtual options. This year’s theme is growth in UX research.
More information: https://uxinsight.org/festival-2022/
UXLx User Experience Lisbon
When: May 24 – 27, 2022
Where: Lisbon, Portugal
Audience: UX researchers and practitioners
Cost: 395€ - 1395€
This four-day UX conference is one of the largest in Europe, offering speakers, half-day or full-day workshops, and networking with industry leaders. With a variety of packages available, UXLx has something for everyone.
More information: https://www.ux-lx.com/
Quant UX Con
When: June 8-9, 2022
Where: Virtual + In-person watch parties
Audience: Quantitative UX researchers
Cost: Free
This two day quantitative UX conference is the first of its kind, where the agenda is created by the attendees. The line up features topics ranging from how to get into quantitative research to how to scale it and an impressive line up of speakers from Google, Meta, Lyft, and Pinterest.
More information: https://site.google.com/view/quantuxcon2022
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Whether you attend the conferences in person or enjoy them from the comfort of your home, we hope that you have the chance to grow your skills, check out the latest research, and connect with other like-minded people in the industry this year.
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