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UX Events 2022 Highlights

This year we were able to welcome people through the physical event doors once again. The diverse delivery of the events spread across the year gave way to over 1,000 attendees joining us from all around the world, thank you to each and every one of you who did!

In 2022 we hosted: 

 

Community Support

This year we welcomed over 1,000 attendees through our event doors. Succeeding in Design saw us with in-person attendees for the first time since early 2020. This gave space for excitement and readiness for the physical presence at #UXA2022. It was wonderful to see so many familiar and new faces in the audience once again.

The 2022 program featured 60 speakers, presenting in-person and online from across the globe. Thanks to all who submitted a proposal, delivered a presentation and engaged with the audience. It was so fantastic to see the stage alive once again!

2022 saw the growth of our Women in UX community, hosting eight online meetups with UX career coach Mags Hanley. 

2022 also featured a change in our logo, branding and messaging. Thanks to our brand partnership with Sh8peshifters, we have improved the way we connect with our audience and how we share messages with the UX community. You can read more about the partnership journey, or check out our socials to see the new designs! 

18 sponsors also joined us this year, varying involvement across all events. The hybrid delivery meant sponsors could connect with our attendees online through networking sessions or virtual forums, or in-person at exhibition booths, coffee stations or through (the ever-missed) smile and chat during morning tea. 
Learn more about 2023 sponsorship opportunities. 

Thanks to all the volunteers who assisted us at this year’s events, and to the entire UX community for their continued support of our events. 

Community Thoughts

“UXA 2022 exceeded expectations, so many practical takeaways, and many new connections made”

- UX Australia 2022 attendee

“I am proud to be associated with this initiative and the organisation also appreciates the involvement”

- Sarah Stokes, Succeeding in Design workshop facilitator

“Being able to attend an in-person event was such a great opportunity having missed out on them for so long. Everyone was welcoming, the topics were great and the event went off without a hitch!”

- Succeeding in Design attendee

“... thank you for all your support in the lead up to it, you guys are amazing! It was such a good day with a great group of people.”

- Michelle Cabanela, Design Leadership 2022 speaker

“ thank you for all your hard work and dedication. It has been a pleasure working with you and I look forward to collaborating with you in the coming year.”

- bound, 2022 Principal Sponsor

The Team

This year’s events were brought to you by the events team, Annabelle, Steve, Claire and Jasmine. This year welcomed Jasmine as a permanent Events and Marketing Coordinator and recently farewelled UX Events Comms Manager Claire. We look forward to copywriter Kylie Malone joining us in January 2023. 

Be a part of 2023

  • Speak - 2023 will include another full events calendar featuring chances for you to present. Check out our 2023 Key Dates for when we open proposals, or read about our presenting guidelines. 
  • Attend - Keen to attend? Keep an eye on our Eventbrite and 2023 key dates for event tickets. The earlier you get in, the cheaper they are! We currently have #DR2023 tickets on sale.
  • Sponsor - 2023 Sponsorship opportunities are open! Take a look at how you and your company can get involved, or email jasmine@uxustralia.com.au to access the prospectus. 
  • Volunteer - The 2023 event calendar means we’ll need the help of volunteers once again. We’ll need help at #DR2023 (March, Melbourne) and #UXA2023 (August, Sydney). Keep an eye out on our socials and newsletter to see how you can get involved. 
  • Connect - Dip your toes in the UXA community and connect with us on

 

See you in 2023!