UX & AI: Designing for a world that designs in return

AI is transforming product development, decision-making, and design delivery within organizations, generating curiosity and uncertainty among UX practitioners and community members.

Presented by Luis Berumen, Director of Calgary UX, this talk aims to support the local design community through honest discussions about current challenges, including shifting expectations and evolving roles in an AI-driven landscape.

We'll explore where designers can make a meaningful impact, the skills needed in this new environment, and how to maintain a human-centred approach amid changing tools. This session focuses on reflection and practical thinking rather than future predictions.

Agenda:
* General Introductions
* Presentation (30 minutes)
* Open conversation

• Where can designers have a meaningful impact?
• What kinds of skills and perspectives matter more in this environment?
• How do we stay grounded in human-centred practice as the tools around us change?

We are looking for a space for reflection, shared understanding, and practical thinking about what comes next.