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DDX Innovation & UX Conference - San Diego - Thursday, 19th of Sep’24
GLOBAL INNOVATION
& DESIGN LEADERS.
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
Belonging - In a world of accelerated transformation.
Augmented
Creativity & Innovation
How do emerging technologies influence the future of digital 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.
Meet our amazing speakers.
AGENDA
DESIGNED TO
MAKE YOU LEVEL UP.
9.15 AM - OPEN DOORS
Welcome
Host & Partners
9.45 - 9.55 AM
Welcoming
Sebastian Gier
Co-Founder - Footprint Intelligence, DDX
9.55 - 10.15 AM
Sustainability x Digital Strategy
Scott Robinson
President & CEO - FreshForm
10.15 - 10.45 AM
From Human to Hybrid
Sebastian Gier - DDX, Kyle Ledbetter - Aliases, Benjamin Kuhn - Mercedes Benz & Morgan Quinn - Google
10.45 - 11.25 AM
Panel: Augmented Creativity & Innovation: How does role and processes change?
11.25 AM - COFFEE BREAK
Jordi Morillo
Head of Experience Design - U.S. Bank
11.55 - 12.25 PM
Reimagine Strategic Design
Kevin Bethune
The MIT Press Best-selling Author,
Founder - Dreams, design + life
12.25 - 12.55 PM
Reimagining Design: Unlocking Strategic Innovation
12.55 PM - LUNCH BREAK
Matt Wallaert
Founder - BeSci.io (ex-Microsoft, Frog)
1.55 - 2.15 PM
Designing for Behavior Change
Stephan Zimelka
Director of Experience Design - Charles Schwab (ex-Apple)
2.15 - 2.35 PM
Unleashing Brilliance: The Intersection of Innovation and High-Performance Teams
Di Le
AI Ethicist & HCAI Strategist - Servicenow
2.35 - 2.55 PM
Breaking the Technological Fourth Wall: The Democratization of AI With Generative AI
Scott Robinson - Freshform, Diana Wolosin - Indeed, & Joyce Croft - NASA
2.55 - 3.35 PM
Panel: Augmented Creativity & Innovation
3.35 PM - COFFEE BREAK
Misti Cain
Investor - Techstars
3.55 - 4.25 PM
Fireside Chat
Liliia Mandrino
Director Experience Design - Electronic Arts
4.25 - 4.50 PM
Emotion by Design
4.50 PM - COFFEE BREAK
Ana Sofia Gonzalez
Senior Design Leader - Microsoft
5.05 - 5.30 PM
AI Design x Productivity
Sebastian Gier - DDX, Janaki Kumar - JPMorgan Chase & Co &
Ole Lutjens - Udemy. (Ex-Disney+, Hulu, Bamtech & MLB)
5.30 - 6.00 PM
TBA
Atferparty at Panama66 (Balboa Park)
Connecting & Networking
6.00 PM +
The official San Diego Design Week Opening Party
17
Speakers
2
Panels
250
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 →
Brick, San Diego
Welcoming you at a top notch location and creative atmosphere.
Brick Liberty Station
2863 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106, United States
Secure your ticket.
Join us at the DDX Conference 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.
World Design Capital
World Design Organization (WDO) will take place across the San Diego Tijuana region featuring hundreds of interactive design experiences for all — from multi-disciplinary performances, to innovative art exhibitions, to thought-provoking conferences and beyond.
San Diego Design Week
San Diego Design Week 2024 is featured as the Design Experience Signature Event for World Design Capital 2024. SDDW provides a forum for connection and the generation of impactful ideas through human and humanity-centered design.
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
Brick is a unique event space located in the Art’s District of San Diego’s Liberty Station community, and embodies the beauty and character of the area’s most historic buildings.
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.
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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.
Organizer
DDX a global conference series that connects like-minded innovators to learn, connect and accelerate the world forward.
Host & Moderator
Sebastian Gier, an award-winning Creative Director, Co-Founder of Footprint Intelligence & Founder of DDX.
Supporters & Volunteers
Amazing supports like Anne McColl (live-drawing-notes) and Justin Erickson (event photography) make the event happen!
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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You can request a refund until 8 weeks prior to the conference, Any refund requests made after this date will not be approved. Additionally, you can always give your ticket to someone else.
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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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