Call for Proposals for PUSH UX 2026
Become part of the PUSH UX program, on stage or in one of our interactive sessions.
Formats
Lightning Talks
For specialised topics that address a specific audience. With blocks focussing on leadership, case studies, or young talents, this suits speakers of all experience levels.
Lightning Talks are 15 minutes each and form part of the multi-track breakout time.
Breakout Sessions
For direct and interactive exchange with the audience in focussed groups.
Go beyond talks with a hands-on session, teaching a new skill, framework, process, or facilitating a roundtable discussion.
Keynote Talks
For speakers with authority and experience who bring key content that's relevant to the majority of the audience.
Keynote talks form the single track stage program in the morning and afternoon each day, lasting 25 or 45 minutes.
Themes & topics
In our focus for 2026:
AI workflows
Specific, real use cases for AI across the entire product and design process.
AI as material
What features and experiences are possible with AI? How do we create with AI? How does the process change?
Leadership and careers
How are roles and teams evolving? What does it mean for ICs and leaders alike?
Case studies
First hand experience and learnings which peers can benefit from.
Research and discovery
Uncovering user needs and translating them into insights and requirements.
Impact of Design
How does UX drive inclusion, sustainability, or business value?
Our program spotlights a cross-section of topics that are relevant for experienced product and UX professionals.
We typically pick a relevant mix of sessions ranging from vision and discovery, research and validation, product thinking, UI and interaction design, leadership and people management, to technology.
Submission and review process
Verify your email, then tell us about yourself.
Only needed once. You'll receive a personal link so that all your submissions get linked to your profile.
Select a keynote talk, a lightning talk, or an interactive breakout session.
You can submit multiple proposals, including versions of your topic for different formats.
Share the details about your proposal – make sure to review the tips and requirements for the chosen format.
Use our templates to prepare content before submitting.
We review proposals as they come in and reach out if we need more details.
Our aim is to finalise the program 2 months before the event, so there's no specific deadline.
Looking for brand presence?
Reach out directly to explore how you can be part of PUSH UX as an official sponsor.
You represent a brand, and your main target audience are professionals in UX and product?
Don't use our community call for proposals – curation and sponsorships are strictly separated.
Get in touch – we'll help you find the right option, including dedicated partner slots in the program.
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