DC Service Jam 2026
Details
DC Service Jam is back. This March, SD:DC is hosting the DC edition of Global Service Jam 2026 week. We are part of a worldwide movement of designers, strategists, and curious minds who come together to build real service concepts from scratch.
From Saturday March 14 to Sunday March 15, you'll work in a small team around a secret theme revealed at kick-off. No briefs, no client. Just hands-on design, rapid prototyping, and plenty of Post-its.
This year we're bringing AI into the mix. Throughout the weekend we'll look at how AI tools can support service design work, as a sensemaking tool, to build artifacts faster, and to push prototypes further.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Saturday March 14th
- 9 - 10am: social / breakfast (theme reveal + team formation)
- 10am - 6pm: full day of research, ideation, and prototyping (meals provided)
- 6:30pm (optional): social / happy hour (nearby bar)
Sunday March 15th
- 9 - 10am: social / breakfast
- 10am - 12pm: finalize prototyping & storytelling
- 12pm - 2pm: present your work and share what DC made with the world
WHO SHOULD COME
You don't need to be a service designer. If you're a UX or product designer, strategist, public servant, researcher, or just someone curious about how services actually work, you're welcome here.
LOGISTICS
- Dates: Saturday March 14th & Sunday 15th (ending at 2pm)
- Venue: SteamPunk, McLean, VA
- Capacity: 50 spots only (first come, first served)
- Attendee fee: $60* (covers meals, materials, and space)
* If the fee is a barrier for you, we have a limited number of discounted tickets available, just reach out to Sergio Venegas directly for a code.
WHAT TO BRING
✔️ An open mind and a willingness to make things
✔️ Laptop and charger
✔️ Curiosity about Service Design (no experience needed)
Follow SD:DC on LinkedIn and @DCServiceJam on Instagram for updates!
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Many thanks to our host and sponsor, SteamPunk
Design. Disrupt, Repeat. Steampunk is anchored by a startup culture with a customer-centered delivery approach. We put our Federal government clients in the center of everything we design, develop, and deliver to drive high quality mission impacts and user experiences at speed.