Ruling Principles and Code of Conduct
The Calgary UX is a community that aims to create a safe and welcoming environment for all attendees. We expect all participants to follow our ruling principles and code of conduct to achieve this.

Our ruling principles

Step 1: Build trust, and be kind.
Develop connections based on personal and professional trust. Kindness is at the core of every interaction.

Step 2: Create creative spaces
Create and maintain a safe space for deep-focused conversations, creative confidence and experimentation.

Step 3: Active collaboration
Perform short-term action plans with precise results in mind. We are all volunteers, be very transparent about how much time and energy you are willing and capable of committing.

These principles include building trust, creating a safe space for creative conversations and collaboration, and actively working together to achieve specific goals.

All participants must be considerate, respectful, and collaborative and refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behaviour. Anyone who witnesses or experiences unacceptable behaviour should alert Calgary UX staff as soon as possible.
Any reports will be kept confidential, and Calgary UX staff will take appropriate action to ensure everyone feels safe. This code of conduct also applies to online interactions and social media. Calgary UX reserves the right to investigate and address incidents that violate these principles, even if they occur outside of Calgary UX events or if legal proceedings are pending.

Our common goal is to preserve our guiding principles and create a positive experience for everyone.

Learn more here:
https://www.calgaryux.com/code-of-conduct/

Upcoming events (2)

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Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 5:30 PM MDTUX, Bugs and Test Automation
InceptionU, Calgary, AB
Calgary UX is glad to invite you to a The Test Tribe’s Calgary Meetup for two insightful sessions that highlight both the human and technical sides of quality: why broken experiences feel personal, and how world-class organizations are transforming testing to move faster without sacrificing confidence.

Please: Use this link to register:
https://www.meetup.com/the-test-tribe-calgary/events/310954218/

Agenda:
5:30PM - Registrations
5:45PM - Introductions and ice breaker
6:15PM - Session on "UX & Bugs: Why Broken Feels Personal" by Luis Berumen
7:20PM - Session on "How We Reduced Regression Testing Time from Days to Minutes at Walmart" by Andrej Simeonov
8:20PM - Networking

Details:
Session 1: UX & Bugs: Why Broken Feels Personal by Luis Berumen

Overview:
When was the last time a system error ruined your day? Bugs don’t just affect functionality—they shape how users feel, how much they trust a product, and even their efficiency and wellbeing.
In this talk, Luis Berumen will highlight the powerful connection between Quality Assurance (QA) and User Experience (UX), showing how both fields protect users in distinct yet complementary ways. By fostering collaboration between QA, developers, and UX professionals, we can ensure not only that software works, but also that it works for people.

Speaker Details: Luis Berumen, Director, Calgary UX
Luis Berumen is a UX design leader based in Calgary with over 20 years of global experience in corporations, government, and startups. With advanced degrees in product and user-centered design, he blends strategic leadership with a passion for mentorship and community. Luis is also a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion while driving innovation across organizations.
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Session 2: Experience: How We Reduced Regression Testing Time from Days to Minutes at Walmart by Andrej Simeonov

Overview:
Regression testing is critical for product stability, but at an enterprise scale, it can become a bottleneck. In this session, Andrej Simeonov will share how Walmart transformed its regression testing process - reducing test execution from 143 human-days of effort to just 27 minutes.
This real-world case study will showcase the strategies, tooling, and cultural shifts that enabled one of the world’s largest retailers to move from slow, manual-heavy testing cycles to lightning-fast automation, unlocking speed, scalability, and confidence in releases.

Speaker Details: Andrej Simeonov, Director, Software Development at Neo Financial. Andrej Simeonov is an experienced engineering leader with a track record of driving large-scale testing and automation transformations. His work focuses on building resilient systems and enabling teams to deliver quality at speed.
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20 attendees+15
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 5:00 PM MDTIntro to Figma Make & Halloween Make-a-thon 🎃
InceptionU, Calgary, AB
Get spooky, get making!
Calling all ghouls, goblins, Calgary UX and Friends of Figma UXers! Join us for an eerie-sistible evening of creativity and collaboration at our Halloween-themed Figma Make-a-thon!

Important: RSVP here
https://friends.figma.com/events/details/figma-calgary-presents-intro-to-figma-make-amp-halloween-make-a-thon/

🔮 What’s a Halloween Make-a-thon?
Think a mini-hackathon, but with fewer bugs and more pumpkins. You’ll use Figma Make (an AI-powered design tool) to spin a set of surprise prompts and create something unexpected, clever, or just plain weird — no coding required!

🕸️ What to expect:
A quick intro to Figma Make — so no worries if you’re new!
Teams racing the clock to design something fun, freaky, or fabulous
Prizes for categories like “Most Creative,” “Funniest,” and “Most Likely to Open a Portal to a Different Dimension (jk... maybe)”
Group sharing, snacks, good vibes, and community feels ✨

Come for the design tools, stay for the laughter, learning, and low-pressure creative chaos. Costumes are optional, but strongly encouraged. Bonus points for anyone who can design and haunt.

Let’s make some UX magic together. RSVP now and bring your spooky spirit! 💀

Instructions on how to get to the venue (InceptionU):
The workshop will take place at InceptionU, located inside the Calgary Central Library (800 3 St SE, Calgary). Once inside, head to the 3rd floor, Room 3.

The library is easily accessible by CTrain (City Hall Station) and features bike racks, as well as nearby parking options.
11 attendees+6