Founder
Sebastian Gier
DDX
Interviewing design and innovation leaders, and on stage at every edition.
Thursday, 16 September 2027 · San Diego, United States
Where design & innovation leaders meet.
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Running since
People from these companies joined DDX
Until doors open
More than a conference
A whole day, designed around you.
From the first coffee to the conversations after the final session, every hour is planned — and the gaps between them are planned too.
The day
A day designed for you.
From the first coffee to the conversations after the final session, every part of it is built around ideas, connections and experiences.
Past speakers
A track record of bringing together the greatest minds.
Speakers from the last San Diego edition. The 2027 line-up is announced closer to the date.
Exclusive innovation & design leadership event
Product and design leaders exchange on the future of digital innovation.
Every edition is capped, so you leave having met the people you came for.
Two minutes
The DDX experience.
What a day actually looks like — the talks, the table talks, the people.
DDX in the press
“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
What people posted afterwards
Straight from the feed.
Unprompted, from the people who were in the room.
Theme 2027
The inflection point.
The year the tools stopped being the story and the judgement started being the job.
Three tracks
Built around why you came.
The same three tracks in every city, so you can shape the day around what you actually need.
01 — Leadership & communication
Grow yourself and learn to lead new paths.
Keynotes and panels on leading design and product teams through change.
02 — Methodologies & process
Solve problems in a better and faster way.
Hands-on break-outs on research, process and the tooling that actually sticks.
03 — Inspiration & case studies
Discover destinations of innovation.
Work from global brands, growing startups and innovative consultancies.
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Secure your spot.
- Connect with peers and innovation experts
- Food, coffee and drinks throughout the day
- Talks, workshops and roundtables by invited speakers
Every DDX edition so far has sold out. Seats are capped on purpose.
Who runs the day
The team behind the event.
Co‑host
Scott Robinson
CEO, FreshForm
On stage in San Diego and New York, and the person who keeps a panel honest.
Operations
Erëza Rexhepi
DDX
Everything from the badge in your hand to the room you walk into.
Questions
Before you book.
What is DDX San Diego?
The San Diego edition of the global DDX conference series on UX, product design, AI and digital innovation, run by FastForward Global GmbH.
Who attends?
UX and product designers, product managers and strategists, researchers and innovation professionals, design leaders and executives, founders and students.
Where and when is it?
Park & Market, 1100 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101 — Thursday, 16 September 2027.
Can I apply to speak?
Yes. Write to office@fastforward.global with your topic and a short outline.
Do tickets sell out?
Every DDX event so far has sold out. Seats are capped on purpose — the room is the product.
Venue
Park & Market
1100 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101
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