UX in Academia, Education and Practice

The Product Model by UXDX is hosting their second London event! We're buzzing to bring this in-person series focused on helping product teams to your city.

We'll be hosting a Panel Discussion and Talks with London-based UX and Digital Leaders.
18:00 - 18:20: Registration & Networking
18:20 - 18:30: Welcome Talk from Our UXDX London Ambassadors

18:30 - 19:00: Panel Discussion
A discussion exploring the relationship between academia and real world UX, including individual career experiences and the role of UX in education and EdTech.
Panelists:

• Host - Andrea Amato, Product Designer at King’s Digital, King’s College London
• Helenka Futerman, Product Designer at King's Digital, King’s College London
• Nick Hine, Professor in User Experience Engineering at City, University of London
• Stuart Scott, Interaction Lab Manager and Creative Technologist at City Interaction Lab.

19:00 - 19:30: Talk by Neil Ballantyne, Head of Product, Save my Exams. Introduced by Juliana Matos, UX Manager at King's Digital, King's College London.

• From speaking practice to exam marking: Building trust and bridging the UX gap in EdTech
• "As AI tools become increasingly central to learners’ experiences, it’s vital that EdTech products differentiate themselves by delivering real value while maintaining user trust. In this talk, I’ll share insights from recent AI-powered projects—ranging from AI-driven speaking practice to automated exam marking—to illustrate how a principled product-development approach can surpass the capabilities and usefulness of generic AI solutions like ChatGPT. By prioritising transparency, collaborating closely with engineers and designers, and focusing on genuine learner needs, we can create features that not only solve real-world problems but also produce strong business outcomes."

19:30 - 19:35: Closing Remarks by our Ambassadors
19:35 - 21:00: Networking, with Food and Drinks, Courtesy of Kings Digital.

Location - Council Room, Strand Campus, Strand, London, WC2R 2LS

Please note that sign up to this event will close at 4:30pm on Thursday 30th January.