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DDX Innovation & UX Conference - Dubai - Saturday, 2nd March 2024
Global Speakers
Speakers from big brands, growing startups and innovative consultancies.
#artificialintelligence
Augmented Creativity & Innovation
How do emerging technologies influence the future of digital innovation?
Our Inspiring Speakers 🚀
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Gavin Ivester
Design Director
at Cisco -
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Justin Volz
Senior Motion Designer
at Google -
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Setor Zilevu, Ph.D.
Professor at NYU,
Lead UX Researcher at Meta -
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Paqui Lizana
Global Head of Technology Strategy
at IKEA -
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Jonathan Steingiesser
Director of Product and Design
at Inibus & Co
Organizer of HCD UAE -
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Ronnie Varghese
Chief Digital Officer
at Almosafer -
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Reem Alturki
User Experience Designer
at IBM iX -
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Katral Nada Hassan
Head of Design & Experience
at الرائــــــدة Alraedah -
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Greta van der Merwe
UX & Content Design
at Dear User -
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Katie Trauth Taylor
CEO and Co-founder
of Narratize AI -
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Hani Asfour
Vice President of Innovation and Institutional Partnerships
at Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation -
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Sudipt Shah
Founder and CEO
of Digital of Things -
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Leopold Ajami
Chief Influence Officer, Public Speaking and Thought Leadership Coach
at Novel Philosophy Academy -
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Goffredo Puccetti
Associate Professor of Practice of Visual Arts
at New York University Abu Dhabi -
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Anna Batchelder
CEO & Co-Founder
of Bon Education -
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Alfredo Cramerotti
Art Curator
at Art Dubai -
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Auronda Scalera
Art Curator
at Art Dubai -
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Keep checking back for surprises!
…and more! Check out the full agenda.
Autonomous & Generative Innovation⚡️
Autonomous & Generative Innovation⚡️
Explore #digitalexperiences
The future of digital human experiences.
Explore #artificalintelligence
The impact of AI on future digital innovation.
Explore #futureservices
The tools and processes that shape futures.
Join us to explore the future of human experiences and digital innovation.
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.
18 Speakers
2 Panels
150 Guests
1 Day
SEE YOU IN DUBAI
SEE YOU IN DUBAI
DESIGN LEADERSHIP
DESIGN LEADERSHIP
Curated Experience
Curated Experience
Speaker
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.
You can expect high quality.
2023 set the bar very high.
DDX is an experience made to elevate people’s journey by creating a space for industry experts to connect and learn from each other.
Outstanding Location
Sofitel Dubai Downtown
Welcoming you at a central and top notch location next to the world largest building.
Address: Sheikh Zayed Rd - Downtown Dubai
Next to Subway Station Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall - MRed
28min from Airport
Praised by global design 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
Speaker
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 experience to nudge new conversations and connections between
participants throughout the event.
Location & Media
Fantastic Location
We are right in the center of Dubai, close to the largest building in the world.
Travel & Location
More to Discover
Outside of DDX, there are many more things to explore around the time of the year in Dubai.
Check out our guide.
Sustainability
The Climate in Mind
We are supporting certified and endangered rainforest protection projects and set the travel of all guest fully climate neutral.
PARTNERSHIPS
PARTNERSHIPS
HCD UAE
HCD UAE, was created by designers new to the region, uniting to promote growth in the UAE's design community by discussing the latest Human Centred Design practices and techniques. At DDX we are happy to partner with the community.
Startup Grind
Startup Grind is the largest startup community in the world, delivering education, connections, and opportunities to help startups grow. Startup Grind collectively reaches over 4 million startups in 600 cities and 125 countries worldwide.
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO): a renowned free zone and tech park, blending living, working, and recreation. It hosts cutting-edge industries in an iconic location, featuring top-notch infrastructure and in-house business services.
Secure your ticket.
Early Bird Tickets available for a limited time.
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.
FAQs
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The DDX Conference is open to anyone who is interested in gaining knowledge in the field of Innovation. Whether you are a UX Manager, Innovation Manager, Digital Product Manager, Designer & Strategist, Founder & Entrepreneur or simply passionate about 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 up to 30 days before the event starts. 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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To make your stay truly amazing in Dubai, we have gathered a list of interesting places and incredible experiences for you to explore. You can find some of the top attractions on our website: https://sgx.notion.site/DDX-Dubai-Experience-fb7d1c7edf4b4a958cd5444556ca90d1