Introduction: Pulse of UX 2026

Pulse of UX is an ongoing, evolving research initiative exploring the current state of UX –how roles are shifting, what challenges teams are facing, and where the discipline is heading.

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Rather than publishing a static report, Pulse of UX is designed as a living project: a space where people can contribute, exchange perspectives, and find support – grounded in real data and feedback from UX professionals and non-UX stakeholders alike. In a time when our industry is changing rapidly, we believe the conversation should stay open and dynamic.

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Kathy will kick things off and leads the project together with a wonderful team, who’ll be on site throughout the conference to run the research and connect with you.

This session marks the official start of this year’s on-site research project – and we’re looking forward to shaping the next snapshot of UX together.