The best UX / UI Design Conferences to attend in Europe in 2024

Conferences

WaysConf 2024 - Krakow

This is a conference oriented for all types of product people, but as it started as an exclusively design conference, design is it's strongest suit. Happening in September 19th - 20th in Krakow, Poland, WaysConf does a great job mixing key players in the Central European Design scene together with international figures.

Dates: September 19-20
Price: Starting at €120 + VAT
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Hatch Conference 2024 - Berlin

For obvious reasons we couldn't keep this one out (wink). If you are a senior designer or above and are looking for a conference focused on this stage of your career where you'll meet tons of cool people and some of the biggest names in the European design scene, then don't miss it! To attend, you must pre-register here first. Tickets will go on sale March 15th.

Dates: September 4–6
Price: Starting at €330 + VAT
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UXinsight Festival - Breda

If User Research is your thing or you are looking to get better at it, UXinsight is the conference for you. It's part of the largest UX research community and it includes day and night programs. Focusing on creativity and UXR it is already a classic.

Dates: April 15-17
Price: Starting at €950 + VAT
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SmashingConf - Antwerp

Smashing has conferences in Freiburg, New York, San Francisco and since a few years: Antwerp! One of the prettiest cities in Europe hosting 12 speakers and 6 workshops with international speakers. With a single-track focus, the talks happen in a beautiful classic theatre in the center of the city.

Dates: Oct 28-31
Price: Starting at €499 + VAT
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Trainings & Workshops

If big stages and speakers aren't for you, here are some alternative events and cohorts that focus on training and workshops instead.

FLA: UX & Product Design Week 2024

A 4-day immersive learning expedition will immerse you into London's tech and creative industry exploring the hottest trends! You will have a chance to meet the teams behind the most ground-breaking products and learn how they approach design and UX strategy, work with clients and improve their services.

Dates: August 6 - 9
Price: £3,200 + VAT
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Leadership Ateliers

If you are transitioning from IC into Design Leader, or have done it recently, you know how hard and lonely it can get. Enter Leadership Ateliers (happening in Berlin and Barcelona), a hands-on event of 2 days combining masterclasses and workshops together with meals and fantastic networking opportunities. Perfect to get a bird's eye view on several leadership topics and level up as a design leader.

Dates: May 6-7 (Barcelona) / May 15-16 (Berlin)
Price €1.220 + VAT
Pre-Register and get €120 off