About this Event
Join us for the PhillyCHI: 2026 UX Community Conference, an afternoon bringing together designers, researchers, guest speakers, local organizations, students, and UX professionals from across Philadelphia. PhillyCHI is an ACM Local Chapter.
Explore the intersections of service design, UX/UI design, research, accessibility, AI, career development, and emerging practices while connecting with and celebrating Philadelphia's UX community. Guest speakers and participating organizations include AIGA Philadelphia, A11y Philadelphia, Service Design Philadelphia, The Judge Group, and more.
CONFERENCE SESSIONS
- Meet A11y Philadelphia: Designing for Accessibility — Talk by A11y Philadelphia
- Next Steps: Put Your Best Work Forward — Portfolio Workshop by AIGA Philadelphia
- What Is Service Design? — Workshop by Service Design Philadelphia
- Growing Through UX: Lessons from Different Roles, Industries, and Career Stages — UX Career Panel
- NextGen UX/HCI: Student Lightning Talks
- AI Is Not the Answer (It's Just Practice) — Talk
- Got the Sunday Scaries? Culture Is a Design Problem, Not a Mood Problem — Talk
- The Visibility Advantage: Personal Branding and Career Strategy for UX Professionals — Career Talk by The Judge Group
- Networking Happy Hour — 6:00–8:00 PM
SESSION GUIDE & PREFERENCES
Want to learn more about the conference programming? View Conference site to purchase your ticket and then browse/sign-up for sessions!
TICKETS
$30 USD | Your ticket includes conference admission, programming, networking happy hour, and light food and drinks.
Currently enrolled student? Use promo code STUDENT05 at checkout for $5 off. Valid student ID is required at check-in. This event is for attendees ages 18 and older. Regular ID is required for entrance.
Event venue & nearby stays
Independence Blue Cross, 1901 Market Street, Philadelphia, United States
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