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This session offers a unique perspective on designing for a global audience by bridging the gap between cultural intelligence and user-centric design. We'll delve into the specific challenges and opportunities of designing for the next billion users, emphasizing the importance of understanding cultural nuances and adapting design strategies accordingly. Through real-world examples, case studies, and expert insights, we'll provide actionable takeaways for designers to create inclusive and impactful solutions that resonate with diverse cultures worldwide.

Every leader, regardless of their experience or achievements, encounters challenges that can momentarily shake their confidence. This session is designed to empower leaders by equipping them with the knowledge and tools to navigate these moments with resilience, transforming them into opportunities for growth rather than struggles. Instead of focusing on perceived limitations, we will explore how understanding imposter syndrome can serve as a powerful catalyst for self-awareness and personal development. Attendees will leave with practical, actionable strategies that not only strengthen their leadership capabilities but also reframe challenges as opportunities for innovation and success. This session is not about admitting weakness; it’s about embracing a mindset of continuous improvement, enabling leaders to steer their teams and themselves with greater clarity, confidence, and power.

Are you advocating for yourself in your current position, and in your career? How are you “managing up”? Is Management for you? How do you run your team with both authenticity and effectiveness? What makes a really great 1×1? In this talk, you’ll gain access to the best practices from veteran UX leader – Alison Gretz, ACC. Learn Alison’s blueprint for mid-year advocacy ahead of annual reviews, what goes on behind the scenes of promotions, and how to operate as a UX leader, who is also a good human. Alison will pull back the curtain on some successes and failures that rising leaders should know. Walk away with actionable plays for rising in your career and beta access to the Good Manager OS created for Design Leaders.

Kindness is our key tool to finding purpose and meaning in our jobs and working at our highest potential. In this popular talk, discover the research behind Kindness, how it improves business results, why we don’t practice it more often, and how to bring Kindness into every element of the workplace culture to achieve a stronger, happier, and more productive work environment.