Events

UXPA Kansas City hosts skills workshops, panels, lectures, design critiques, career events, and more! Topics range from the latest trends in UX, to research and theory, to how to build UX practices for your business or organization. Many events are free and virtual.

monthly networking & happy hour

Typically the third Wednesday of each month, 4-5pm – Online

UXPA KC Happy Hours can go in almost any direction. Games, skillshares, cool UX tips and tricks, and knowledge-sharing about the KC area tech community – it all depends on who shows up!Grab a beverage, kick back and join the conversation!

free to register

upcoming events

Check back here for upcoming event info and links to register.

past events

Analog Sketching Night
August 28, 2024
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KC Design Week 2024
April 23, 2024
An evening of four presentations followed by a moderated discussion with leaders in the user experience design community
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UXPA-KC Year-end Party
December 13, 2023
Join UXPA-KC for a joyous Year-End Party featuring a White Elephant-style gift swap!
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Unconventional Product Design
December 6, 2023
In this talk Garrett Peek (Garmin Labs) shares unconventional methodologies for pushing the boundaries of what is possible in product design.
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From Usability to Business Intelligence: Mapping the "UX Maturity" Journey
October 19, 2023
Job descriptions in UX Research may seem similar, but daily responsibilities can vary – from usability to business intelligence and more. In this conversation, UX Researcher Roxana-Maria Barbu, PhD maps the "UX maturity" of organizations and companies by examining the dynamic collaboration between research and design.
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September: In-person Happy Hour
September 20, 2023
Offline Meetup Event
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The Art and Science of UX Design with Anthony Conta
August 31, 2023
Join us for a virtual discussion and Q&A with UX Designer and author Anthony Conta.
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Content that Connects: Content Design, Strategy, and UX Writing
July 20, 2023
UX Writing Discussion Panel
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Analog Sketching Night
August 28, 2024
KC Design Week 2024
April 23, 2024
An evening of four presentations followed by a moderated discussion with leaders in the user experience design community
UXPA-KC Year-end Party
December 13, 2023
Join UXPA-KC for a joyous Year-End Party featuring a White Elephant-style gift swap!
Unconventional Product Design
December 6, 2023
In this talk Garrett Peek (Garmin Labs) shares unconventional methodologies for pushing the boundaries of what is possible in product design.
From Usability to Business Intelligence: Mapping the "UX Maturity" Journey
October 19, 2023
Job descriptions in UX Research may seem similar, but daily responsibilities can vary – from usability to business intelligence and more. In this conversation, UX Researcher Roxana-Maria Barbu, PhD maps the "UX maturity" of organizations and companies by examining the dynamic collaboration between research and design.
September: In-person Happy Hour
September 20, 2023
Offline Meetup Event
The Art and Science of UX Design with Anthony Conta
August 31, 2023
Join us for a virtual discussion and Q&A with UX Designer and author Anthony Conta.
Content that Connects: Content Design, Strategy, and UX Writing
July 20, 2023
UX Writing Discussion Panel

recorded events

You can watch recordings of some past events on our YouTube channel.