Events
UX Akron is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) user experience community. We host a variety of events supporting the UX community throughout the year.
Our events are free and open to the public, and we do not charge membership fees.
As a non-profit, we rely on donations from people in the community like you! Donations are tax-deductible, always appreciated, and help support our mission to connect, educate, and grow the UX community in Northeast Ohio. Click here to visit our Donations page.
Upcoming Events
UX + Tech Spring Mixer
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT [in-person]
It’s UX + Tech Happy Hour with UX Akron!
In-person event on Wednesday, April 16th at Missing Falls Brewery.
Join UX Akron and friends at Missing Falls Brewery for a fun spring social event! Let’s hang out, meet new people, catch up with old friends, and enjoy good food and drink.
Who will be there?
AIGA Cleveland
AIGA is the professional association for design. AIGA Cleveland is committed to enhancing Northeast Ohio through engaging programs, events, and initiatives that drive positive change and foster collaboration across the creative community.
Cleveland AI and Data
The Cleveland AI & Data is dedicated to building the community and support for those interested in Artificial Intelligence and Big Data applications.
Cleveland Product Meetup
Cleveland Product is for Product enthusiasts involved with designing, building, and marketing cool technical products in Northeast Ohio.
NEOWIT
Northeast Ohio Women in Tech’s vision is to inspire women and minorities to excel and discover opportunities in the tech industry through the creation of a connected, supported community of shared resources.
We’ll be at Missing Falls Brewery in Akron, Ohio, see you there!
Food/Drink is available to order
Attendees: You are responsible for your bar tab/drink and food orders.
This is an in-person event.
Other Events of Interest
UX Akron curates events happening in the greater UX community (Akron and beyond) and shares those that may be of interest to our community. Sharing events does not imply endorsement.
Tent Talks – Tyler Quackenbush: Bridging Design and Development: Making Agile Work for UX Teams
Monday, April 7, 2025 6:00 PM EDT
Event by: Chicago Camps
Tyler Quackenbush shares her journey from UX design to project management, offering insights on how designers can expand their roles and thrive in Agile environments. She’ll discuss the real-world challenges of integrating design into Agile workflows, the practical strategies that help teams move beyond outdated waterfall processes, and how to keep creativity alive in fast-paced iterations
Addressing Accessibility Barriers on Government Websites
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1:00 PM EDT
Event by: NAGW (National Association of Government Web Professionals)
Join James Warnken, CPACC, a digital accessibility consultant and legally blind professional, as he shares real-world strategies for improving website accessibility. This is the first webinar in a three part series presented by NAGW & Blind Institute of Technology.
AI-Powered UX Research Repository at LinkedIn with Emily Traub
Thursday, April 10, 2025 8:00 to 9:30 PM EDT
Event by: Portland Design Thinkers
Learn how Emily Traub and LinkedIn’s Research team transformed their approach from a static database to an interactive AI-powered repository. This session will take you behind the scenes of their evolution, covering:
- Limitations with their former tool
- The setup behind their new repository
- Use cases that are currently supported
- How they see this tool evolving in the future
