uxcon '26
We'll send an email to all conference pass holders a few weeks before the event with details about signing up for workshops and side activities.
Workshop spots are first-come, first-served. Don’t worry, we’ll give you a heads-up about the sign-up date beforehand, and on the big day, we’ll share a link to register for your workshops. If there are still spots available later, we’ll open up another round, so you might get a chance to join a second workshop. Make sure to register ahead of time! If you wait until the conference, you’ll only be able to grab a spot if there are any leftovers.
The same applies to other side activities on workshop day.
At last year’s uxcon, we conducted an onsite research experiment regarding how UXers are experiencing the state of UX and we discovered that this topic is in fact on many people’s minds. There are common challenges we are all experiencing and this year we want to learn more and dig in deeper.
Why we’re doing this
The survey is part of a larger research project called Pulse of UX.
Your insights will help us build a more complete and accurate picture of the UX field today.
You’ll also get exclusive access to the survey results once they’re ready.
We warmly welcome anyone interested in UX design and UX research. Our program is tailored for UX professionals from various backgrounds and expertise levels, including UX researchers, designers, product owners, and CX professionals.
For details on smaller events like workshops and community meetups, check out the event page for more info on who they’re for.
A 2-Day Conference Pass gives you access to all stages and side events, plus one workshop, goodies, drinks, and veggie organic food across all two conference.
It's also your ticket to the pre-conference get-together on September 15th.
Certainly: An event on the scale of uxcon vienna is not sustainable.
We don't want to sugarcoat it, but rather, we want to demonstrate the measures we are implementing now and in the future to make it more sustainable. It's not about claiming to have everything perfect already, but rather an approach to learn and gradually improve step by step.
We’re aware of our responsibility as organizers, so we’re committed to making uxcon vienna as eco-friendly as possible.
Here’s what we’re doing:
♻️ We're in a venue that holds the Austrian Eco-Label.
♻️ We’re offering vegetarian, organic, and eco-friendly catering by our friends from Gaumenfreundinnen.
♻️ We're minimizing unnecessary waste and paper printing.
♻️ We’re avoiding disposable tableware and single-use bottles.
♻️ We’re looking into sustainable options for essential items like conference badges and goodies.
♻️ We’re encouraging everyone to use Vienna’s great public transport.
We try to continuously upgrade these measures as best as we can to ensure we meet our responsibilities.
uxcon ’26 is happening in the historic halls of the University of Vienna.
The main building on Ringstraße sets the stage with its grand entrance hall and the stunning Arkadenhof – a courtyard that feels more like a quiet architectural statement than just a passageway between sessions.
At the heart of it all: the Audimax, the university’s largest lecture hall. A modern space built for big lectures and major events – and, every now and then, for student protests.
Alongside that, you’ll find additional lecture halls and smaller retreat spaces throughout the building – perfect for focused sessions, side conversations, and the kind of spontaneous exchanges that usually turn out to be the most memorable part of a conference.
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Getting to University of Vienna
Address: Universitätsring 1, 1010, Vienna
Subway:
Take the U2 (purple line) to “Schottenring”. It’s a 1 minute walk from there.
Alternatively, you can also take the U3 (orange line) to “Herrengasse”. It’s a nice walk through the first district from there (950m).
Tram:
Hop on lines 1, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 71, D and get off at “Schottenring”.
From airport to venue:
1. Take the S7 train from Vienna Airport (Flughafen Wien Schwechat) and get off at Praterstern.
2. Take the U2 (purple line) from “Praterstern” heading towards “Karlsplatz” and get off at “Schottentor”.
It’s a 1 minute walk from there.
From venue to airport:
1. Take the subway U2 from “Schottenring” heading towards “Seestadt” and get off at “Praterstern”.
2. Take the S7 train directly to “Vienna airport / Flughafen Wien Schwechat”.
The "EcoEvent" from the City of Vienna is a green certification for events that meet certain environmental and sustainability standards. It's a way for the city to encourage events that are eco-friendly and have minimal impact on the environment. This can include things like reducing waste, saving energy, and using sustainable materials.
How to choose accommodation
There’s no shortage of hotels in the area. It’s pretty easy (though sometimes a bit more pricey) to find a place to stay in the 1st district, right in the historic heart of Vienna. If you book early, you can find some great deals - especially if you're after a charming old-style apartment.
That said, there are also plenty of other (cheaper and nicer) options a bit farther away.
Thanks to Vienna’s excellent public transport, you can still get to our venues quickly and easily.
Hotels near the venue
- Ruby Sofie: €160/night for a double room (single use), including breakfast.
Use the code "UXC061025" when booking online with credit card on. - Hotel Grand Ferdinand: €209/night for a double room (single use), including breakfast.
Use the code "uxcon25" when booking via email. - Motel One Staatsoper
Please make sure to book in time, as some offers have a limited availability, and our reserved room block might run out at some point.
If you're extending your stay or prefer accommodations elsewhere in the city:
There are plenty of affordable yet charming options a bit farther from the venues, all easily reachable via Vienna’s excellent public transport. We've curated a selection of well-located, reasonably priced hotels: (Just a heads-up: We haven’t stayed there ourselves!)
- 25hours hotel Museumsquartier
- Ruby Marie Design Hotel Wien
- Ruby Lissi Hotel & Bar
- Die Josefine Hotel
- Hotel Indigo Vienna Naschmarkt
- Artist Boutique Hotel
Our venue is easily accessible by public transportation. We promote using public transit and clearly mark bicycle parking spaces. In a city like Vienna with such excellent transportation infrastructure, everyone can easily take public transit!
An online ticket gives you access to our digital event platform where you can watch the main stage live-stream and connect with other participants.
You'll also be able to access video recordings from the main stage program, as well as video recordings from the side stage and speaker slides.
We'reincluding the option of adding your pronouns to your name badge, so we canaddress each other correctly and respectfully.
This shows us which pronouns to use when we refer to you.
Here are some pronouns you might see:
- “He/Him” means you’d like to be referred to with “he” and “him.”
- "She/Her” means you’d like to be referred to with “she” and “her.”
- “They/Them”means you’d like to be referred to with “they” and “them”.
- "She/They" means you're comfortable with being referred to using either "she/her or"they/them".
- "He/They" means you're comfortable with being referred to using either "he/him"or "they/them".
- “Xe/Xem” meansyou’d like to be referred to with “xe” and “xem”.
- “Ze/Hir”means you’d like to be referred to with “ze” and “hir”.
For more info on pronoun usage, check out this guide.
Feel free to add your pronouns to your badge if you’d like!
If you’re not sure how someone wishes to be addressed, it’s best to just ask them.
By keeping the conversation open, we aim to raise awareness, create connection, berespectful and help contribute to an inclusive space for all.
You'll enjoy a variety of beverages throughout the day, including coffee, tea, juices, and water.
Snacks (sweet and salty) will be available during coffee breaks, and warm lunches during lunch breaks. In the evening of day one, there will be additional snacks and drinks, including non-alcoholic options, beer, wine, and spritzers.
The conference food is veggie and organic, and we'll have vegan options too.
Each dish will come with allergen labels.
The venue is wheelchair friendly.
More info about that will come soon.
If you have any specific question, feel free to reach out via hello@uxcon.io
We're happy to support!
Registration at the event without prior ticket purchase isn't possible.
It's best to buy your ticket a few weeks in advance to ensure participation in workshops and smooth logistics.
After the event, you'll receive an email with a link from us that will give you free access to the event documentation.
This will include photos, speaker slides, video- and audio recordings.
Please keep in mind that it might take a little time to finish the documentation and edit everything.
If you observe uncomfortable situations, discriminatory, boundary-crossing, and/or physical assaults, ask the affected person if they need help and/or get someone from our uxcon vienna team.
We, the uxcon vienna team, can be recognized by our white team shirts.
Our friends from Gaumenfreundinnen will provide organic, vegetarian catering for the entire conference.
On site, you’ll find clear signs listing all allergens.
If you have any specific questions in advance, just drop us a line at hello@uxcon.io
A ticket can be transfered with prior notice for important reasons.
Sharing a ticket in order to participate on different days is not possible.
For more information please refer to our terms and conditions: https://www.uxcon.io/terms-and-conditions.
We’ll be recording all main stage and side stage sessions.
You’ll receive them by email after the conference, once they’re ready.
In your participant email, you’ll find a link to sign up for our event platform.
There, you'll be able to create a profile and connect with all the registered attendees (both online and in-person).
You can also show if you’re available for job opportunities or if you’re hiring.
Yes – you’re welcome to take photos (and share them!) and also record short video clips. Full-session recordings, however, are not allowed. Don’t worry: we’ll be recording some sessions ourselves, and you’ll find details about those in the program.
You'll receive an email with all necessary information a few days before the conference.
In it, you'll find a link to sign up for our digital event platform.
You need to register using the email address you used to purchase your ticket.
After that, you'll have access to the live stream and can connect with others.
Our call for speakers for uxcon '26 is now open, and you can submit your proposal here.
It usually runs until mid-February, after which we start the evaluation phase together with a jury of experts from different backgrounds. We’ll get back to you after that with an acceptance or rejection. Please not that this process can take a bit of time.
All further details can be found directly in the application form.
If you have any questions, let us know via hello@uxcon.io.
Looking forward to your submissions!
Yes. During your participation at uxcon vienna, you might be photographed or recorded (including audio). These recordings may be used across different media (print, online, etc.) and in uxcon vienna publications for public relations and documentation purposes.Please note: there is no financial compensation for this. Providing consent is not legally required, but if you do not wish to be recorded, participation in parts of the event where recordings are made will not be possible.If you have any questions, just come talk to us!
Due to an overwhelming number of applications, we had to close our call for volunteers this year.
We’re excited to open it again and welcome lots of applications next year!
There are changing stations in the main building restrooms. If you need a quiet space for nursing or have any other needs, please let us know before your arrival, and we'll ensure everything is ready for you.
We're excited to welcome UX newcomers!
We're dog lovers, but please ensure your dog is well-behaved and considerate of others.
Please don’t forget to bring a muzzle (also mandatory on public transport) and check with those nearby to make sure everyone is comfortable.
Feel free to reach out to us at hello@uxcon.io
We're here to help!