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DDX Innovation & UX Conference - San Diego - Thursday, 18th of Sept ’25
PAST SPEAKERS.
Speakers from big brands, growing startups and innovative consultancies.
“(...) designers, strategists, and diverse thinkers come together to bridge the gap between groundbreaking tech and the heart of what truly matters: People.”
Paqui Lizana
Global Head of Technology Strategy
IKEA
INNOVATION
MEETS IMPACT.
T H E M E 2 0 2 5
Discover pathways to design outcome-driven digital innovation.
Leadership & Communication
Grow yourself & learn to lead new paths.
Methodologies & Process
Solve problems in a better & faster way.
Inspiration & Case Studies
Discover destinations of innovation.
Curated Experience
Curated Experience
Speakers
Learn from top experts.
Learn from and meet speakers from SAP, Expedia, IBM - and leading startups and agencies.
Community
Meet likeminded people.
Meet new like-minded people and get inspired about the future of design.
Growth
Discover new paths.
Discover open job and project opportunities as well as new future career paths.
Our amazing past speakers.
15
Speakers
2
Panels
300
Guests
1
Day
Community ✨
Who will you meet?
31
53%
Average Age
Senior & Manager
49%
59%
Travel for DDX Conferences
Female Partcipants
21%
100%
Junior & Students
Tickets gone in all past events
An event made for…
Innovation
Managers
Digital Product
Managers
Design / UX
Managers
Tech & Business
Innovators
Marketing
Innovators
Founders &
Entrepreneurs
Designers &
Strategist
& anyone who innovates.
DESIGN LEADERSHIP
DESIGN LEADERSHIP
SEE YOU IN SAN DIEGO
SEE YOU IN SAN DIEGO
Outstanding Location →
The Lane, San Diego
Welcoming you at a top notch location and creative atmosphere.
The Lane, Moniker Events
900 Bayfront Ct Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92101
SECURE
YOUR SPOT.
Join us for DDX'25 in San Diego for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration.
PARTNERS
PARTNERS
FreshForm
FreshForm delivers business outcomes by transforming Customer Experience (CX). We are a collection of innovative strategists, ingenious designers, curious researchers, creative technologists, and pragmatic doers.
You?
We love to partner with organizations that share the same values.
Praised by global leaders.
Chris Livaudis
Executive Director IDSA, Industrial Designer Society of America
“A strong connection point for designers of all disciplines and experience levels to learn.”
Shiva Jaini
UX Design Manager at Google
“DDX is enabling sharing learnings from design industry’s top leaders across sectors.”
Pedro Gommes
Founder & Creative Director at Possibility™
“DDX events are a key element to push the design community to evolve.”
360° Designed Event Experience
360° Designed Event Experience
Speakers
Top Notch Speakers
Learn from and meet speakers from global brands, fast-growing startups and inspiring agencies.
Food & Drinks
All-Inclusive Catering
We will take care of you throughout the full duration of the event.
People
Exclusive Networking
We designed the experienced to nudge new conversations between participants throughout the event.
Location & Media
Inspiring Location
The Lane, in Downtown San Diego's Embarcadero, offers 10,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor spaces with stunning bay views.
Travel & Location
More to Discover
The San Diego Tijuana region is a vibrant cultural destination that has many more things to explore.
Sustainability
The Planet in Mind
We calculate and compensate the mobility emissions of the event via Footprint Intelligence.
MADE BY DESIGNERS FOR DESIGNERS
MADE BY DESIGNERS FOR DESIGNERS
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
Erëza Rexhepi - Event Management
Questions about the event or anything we can help you with?
Reach out to our team for any help.
FAQs
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The DDX Conference is open to anyone who is interested in gaining knowledge in the field of UX and Innovation. Whether you are a designer, entrepreneur, or simply passionate about user experience or innovation it’s an ideal event for professionals and enthusiasts alike who want to stay up-to-date with the latest trends, learn from industry experts, and connect with the Innovation community.
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The price of the ticket includes access to the conference, workshops, and the opportunity to network and meet like-minded individuals and speakers from renowned companies. Additionally, the ticket covers the cost of drinks, coffee, and food throughout the conference.
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Yes, we are open to applications from individuals all over the world, who have expertise in the field of User Experience or Innovation. To apply as a speaker, please visit our conference website.
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We do not offer refunds on tickets. However, tickets can be transferred to another person.
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We will share all presentations when the speaker authorizes us to do so. If you attended the conference we will send you an email as soon as they are available.
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Yes, to make changes or transfer your conference ticket, please contact info@designdrives.org
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No, the environment and the content are suitable for anyone of any age.
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You can pick up your badge on the same day as the event at the registration desk, located in the lobby.
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To learn more about volunteer opportunities at DDX, please contact info@designdrives.com
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Please contact info@designdrives.com about sponsorship opportunities.
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