UX Camp 2024

Calgary UX is happy to invite you to one of the largest design and innovation events in the region, UXCampYeg, which is back on May 18 at MacEwan University.

Get your tickets!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ux-camp-2024-tickets-863392770017?aff=oddtdtcreator

## About this event

For the last two decades, UX Edmonton has been hosting sold-out events that strive to bring forward speakers who share experience-based lessons and insight.

UX Edmonton is proud to have hosted seasoned speakers such as Peter Merholz and Christina Wodtke at past UX Camps, and we can’t wait to announce this year’s exciting program soon!

### Workshops - Friday, May 17, 2024

Sold out! Workshop #1: Getting the most from workshops in a hybrid world
Sara Richards & Taylor Reese - Lantern Studios
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

You have more facilitation tools than ever, but how can you get the most from your workshops in a hybrid landscape? We'll provide expert insights on managing stakeholders and engaging participants effectively before, during, and following sessions. Our workshop will provide hands-on methods and proven tools to refine your facilitation craft, enhancing your ability to deliver impactful workshops in any environment.

Sold Out! Workshop #2: AI's Impact on Design Ideas: A Hands-On Exploration
Jacynthe Roberge & Dr. Isabelle Sperano
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Recent developments in AI suggest it will revolutionize creativity, especially regarding idea generation. In this workshop, we will explore the potential impacts of AI on idea generation and creativity in the research phase of UX design. Split into 3 teams (AI-free, AI-supported, AI-driven) participants will complete a design challenge, present their ideas, compare their experience, and discuss the potential benefits and pitfalls of integrating AI in the UX Ideation process.

Workshop #3: UX Design in Healthcare, Interactive Workshop
Anna Bilik, University of Calgary
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ready to explore the world of UX and human-centred design in healthcare? Join our immersive workshop for hands-on experience developing a healthcare-focused prototype. Learn theory and practical skills in user experience and human factors.

### Conference - Saturday, May 18, 2024

9:00 - 10:00 am - Opening keynote Designing Robot-Proof Jobs, by Jess McMullin

10:15 - 11:00 am
Designing an Ecosystem: Enterprise Software, by Sara Richards (Lantern Studios)
Continuous Shifting UX Landscape and Competencies Needed, by Ammneh Azeim, Mark Yiu, Robert Evans & Sheldon Bauld

11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Adding Delight to Elevate the Product Experience, by Julianna Wang, Rodolfo Ferro Casagrande & Viktoriia Zhyhula (Helcim)
Building Alberta’s first UX Major, by Robert Andruchow & Dr. Isabelle Sperano (MacEwan University)

1:00 - 1:45 pm - UX Show and Tell

1:45 - 2:15 pm
Cultivating Creativity: Rituals for Design Team Collaboration, by Kayt Wilson (Dura Digital)
The Realities of Adopting a Design System, by Sara Ferguson (Paper Leaf) & Shaista Ali (Alberta Blue Cross)

2:30 - 3:15 pm - Closing Keynote - AI Needs Design, by Paul Bellows (Yellow Pencil)

For more information about UX Edmonton and past UX Camps, go to uxedmonton.com.