What we’re about
We’re a casual and welcoming community of User Experience (UX) professionals, founded in 2013 by people who just wanted to relax and talk about design over a cold beer.
We organize events in Belgium (Antwerp, Brussels and Hasselt) to connect UX professionals and encourage continuous learning. We meet to exchange ideas, informally network, and grow together through all stages of our careers.
We’re run by a small group of dedicated volunteers and the generosity of speakers, local sponsors and hosts, and enthusiastic members like you!
Look for these types of events:
UX Beers (every last Tuesday in Antwerp, 2nd Tuesday in Brussels (4x per year), and also In Hasselt 4x per year, typically 60 - 80 attendees)
We gather at a different UX agency or venue to network, drink beers, and listen to speakers on various themes in the world of UX and digital design.
UX Workshops (periodic, attendance and topics vary)
Periodically we organize events to dive deeper into specific topics or skills in UX. These are facilitated, hands-on, small-group workshops, and a great way to improve your UX skills in more interactive format.
UX Movies (periodic, attendance and topics vary)
Sometimes cool movies and documentaries about design and social issues come out that are interesting for UX designers. We hold screenings with discussions and expert panels, and of course, we bring the beers. :)
Interested in hosting? Sponsoring? Volunteering? Participating in another way? Contact us for details at user@uxbelgium.be.
See you at the next Meetup!
- Annie and the rest of the UX Belgium team
Join our Slack community: https://bit.ly/2Iqj33z
Follow us on Twitter @UXAntwerp
Join us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ux-antwerp-47147717b/
Watch the talks on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/UXBelgium
Request to give a talk at UX Beers https://bit.ly/2VfVbZ6
Request to host or sponsor a UX Beers https://bit.ly/2J8G2Bn
Upcoming events
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UX Beers Hasselt October @ Expliciet
Expliciet, Groeningenweg 5, Diepenbeek, BEWelcome to our October UX Beers in Hasselt!
This time, we will host our event on Wednesday the 8th of October at Expliciet, Groeningenweg 5, 3590 Diepenbeek.
Ariad and Creative Skills sponsor our events.-------------------------------
### UX TALKS
Talk 1: From pixels to pitches: from designer to start-up founder
Robert Winters, Design StrategistRobert is a seasoned design strategist with over 15 years of experience guiding tech startups from ideation to funding, production, or acquisition. He specializes in service design for mission-critical SaaS solutions, combining strategic insight with hands-on expertise. Robert practices what he preaches. Alongside his consulting work, he also operates Gloriacare, a marketplace in the Belgian healthcare sector.
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Talk 2: Hops, Hiccups and Hallucinations: Tips for designing great AI experiences for end users
Tomas Staelens, Chief Technology Officer Campfire AITomas is the CTO and Managing Partner of Campfire AI, a Brussels-based conversational AI consulting company. He works with clients around the globe and has built or overseen the development of +100 chatbots, voicebots and AI agents. His current passion project is developing a voice AI product that aims to improve accessibility for Belgian citizens.
Tomas will present "Hops, Hiccups and Hallucinations: Tips for designing great AI experiences for end users," covering approaches to designing effective AI bots for optimal user experiences. The presentation will address common challenges in AI interaction design, including handling unexpected system responses, managing user expectations, and creating more intuitive interfaces. Tomas will share practical methods for improving AI user experiences, drawing from real-world examples and lessons learned in the field. The talk will focus on actionable design principles that can be applied when developing AI systems for end users.
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### SCHEDULE
18:00 - Doors open. Drinks & snacks
19.00 - 19.15 - Intro
19.15 - 19:45 - Talk #1
19:45 -20:15 - BREAK
20:15 - 20:45 - Talk #2
20:45 - 21:30 - Socialize-------------------------------
### SLACK CHANNEL
We have our own UX Belgium slack channel.
Come join us and say hi!-------------------------------
### ABOUT UX BELGIUM
UX Belgium is a growing community of User Experience (UX) professionals in and around Belgium.Periodically, we gather at a different agency or venue to drink beers, network and listen to speakers on various themes in the world of UX and digital design.
- UX Antwerp: Each last Tuesday of the month
- UX Brussels: Each second Tuesday of the month, 4x per year
- UX Hasselt: 4x per yearUX Workshops
Now and then we organize events to dive deeper into specific skills and techniques in UX. These are smaller, hands-on workshops designed to boost your UX toolbox.***
The UX Belgium Meetup Team
31 attendees
•HybridUX Beers Brussels October @ Accenture
Gare Maritime (Module 8.3), Rue Picard 9, 1000 Brussels, BEWelcome to our October UX Beers in Brussels!
This time, we will host our event on Tuesday the 14th of October at Accenture, Gare Maritime, Rue Picard 11, 1000 Brussels.Ariad and Creative Skills sponsor our events.
📺 Follow the event online? We stream live via Youtube
-------------------------------### UX TALKS
Talk 1: Beyond Interfaces: How AI Turns UX Designers into World Builders
Steve Gybels, Design System Expert @ Accenture SongSteve Gybels is a UX designer and creative technologist exploring how AI transforms designers into world builders who move beyond static screens to craft fluid, adaptive experiences. In his talk, Steve will dive into how AI is pushing design beyond traditional interfaces and into more dynamic, adaptive worlds.
Instead of just being a UX designer who delivers wireframes or clickable prototypes, today’s tools — and especially AI — allow us to design entire interactive environments. We’re no longer limited to static screens; we can generate assets on the fly, automate repetitive parts of the design process, and even shape experiences that respond dynamically to each user’s context and input.
This shift turns design into something closer to world-building: creating living, breathing ecosystems where visuals, interactions, and content evolve together. We explore this transformation — how AI extends our role as designers, what it means to move from screen-based design to environment-based experiences, and how embracing this change can make our work both more creative and more impactful.Talk 2: Agentic Experience Design: When your users' AI becomes your new customers
Jelle Plass, Experience Strategist @ iOJelle is an Experience Strategist who transforms complex AI technology into human-centered solutions for companies like Shell, Vodafone, and NMBS.
In his talk, Jelle will show us why Agentic Experience Design represents both the biggest threat and the greatest opportunity in the history of UX.Two years from now, your interface may not have human users—it will have their AI agents, browsing, comparing, negotiating, and purchasing on their behalf. Welcome to the era of Agentic Experience Design, where we stop designing for clicks and start choreographing danses between AI. This isn’t about chatbots or customer service—it’s a fundamental shift in who—or what—experiences our designs. When AI agents book flights, evaluate products, or attend meetings, traditional UX principles shatter. How do you design for something that doesn’t need hierarchy, doesn’t feel friction, and processes information in milliseconds?
This keynote explores Agentic Experience Design: crafting experiences for AI entities acting with human intent. You’ll discover why UX isn’t about removing friction but orchestrating trust, why brand loyalty could become algorithmic, and how designers can evolve from interface creators to behavior architects.-------------------------------
### SCHEDULE
18:00 - Doors open. Drinks & snacks
19.00 - 19.15 - Introduction to UX Belgium Meetup, announcements
19.15 - 19:45 - Talk #1
19:45 -20:15 - BREAK
20:15 - 20:45 - Talk #2
20:45 - 21:30 - Socialize-------------------------------
### SLACK CHANNEL
We have our own UX Belgium slack channel.
Come join us and say hi!
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### YOUTUBE CHANNEL
All our livestreams and talks are recorded and available on our UX Belgium youtube channel.-------------------------------
### ABOUT UX BELGIUM
UX Belgium is a growing community of User Experience (UX) professionals in and around Belgium.
Look for these types of events:
UX Beers
Periodically, we gather at a different agency or venue to drink beers, network and listen to speakers on various themes in the world of UX and digital design.
UX Antwerp: Each last Tuesday of the month
UX Brussels: Each second Tuesday of the month, 4x per year
UX Hasselt: 4x per year
UX Workshops
Now and then we organize events to dive deeper into specific skills and techniques in UX. These are smaller, hands-on workshops designed to boost your UX toolbox.
***
The UX Belgium Meetup Team89 attendees
•HybridUX Beers Antwerp October @ KAN Design
KAN Design, Mechelsesteenweg 271, bus 6.1, Antwerpen, al, BEWelcome to our October UX Beers in Antwerp!
This time, we will host our event on Tuesday the 21st of October at KAN Design in Antwerp.
Ariad and Creative Skills sponsor our events.
📺 Follow the event online? We stream live via Youtube
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### UX TALKS
Speakers: TBA
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### SCHEDULE
18:00 - Doors open. Drinks & snacks
19.00 - 19.15 - Introduction to UX Belgium Meetup, announcements
19.15 - 19:45 - Talk #1
19:45 -20:15 - BREAK
20:15 - 20:45 - Talk #2
20:45 - 21:30 - Socialize
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### SLACK CHANNEL
We have our own UX Belgium slack channel.
Come join us and say hi!
***
### YOUTUBE CHANNEL
All our livestreams and talks are recorded and available on our UX Belgium youtube channel.
-------------------------------
### ABOUT UX BELGIUM
UX Belgium is a growing community of User Experience (UX) professionals in and around Belgium.
Look for these types of events:
UX Beers
Periodically, we gather at a different agency or venue to drink beers, network and listen to speakers on various themes in the world of UX and digital design.
UX Antwerp: Each last Tuesday of the month
UX Brussels: Each second Tuesday of the month, 4x per year
UX Hasselt: 4x per year
UX Workshops
Now and then we organize events to dive deeper into specific skills and techniques in UX. These are smaller, hands-on workshops designed to boost your UX toolbox.
***
The UX Belgium Meetup Team16 attendees
Past events
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