[Lightning Talks] Taking Your First Steps in UX

Kick off the evening with a series of fast-paced, 7-minute talks designed to spark ideas and share practical takeaways for your UX career. Whether you’re just starting out, new to Charlotte, or simply looking to connect with fellow practitioners, this event is a great way to learn from local experts. Each speaker will give a quick overview of their topic, highlight 2–3 key concepts, and share a few resources to help you dive deeper.

Topics & Speakers

• Mixed Methods Research – Peter Grey, TIAA
• Service Design – Brianna Carney, Humana
• Design Ethics – Bermon Painter, Slalom
• Information Architecture – Alisa Notte, Ally
• Accessibility & Usability – Ben Gelnett, Slalom

Sponsors
Thanks to Slalom Consulting for hosting us and sponsoring refreshments for the evening.

Parking
Parking is available in the garage attached to the RailYard Building. There is a parking validation scanner downstairs in Rhino Market that will cover 90 minutes.

Getting to Slalom’s Office
If you’re coming from the parking garage, take the elevators down to the 1st floor. From the garage, look for the entry doors into the RailYard. Once inside, head to the South Tower elevators and go up to the 6th floor.