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
Happy Holidays Get-Together!
Thursday, December 4, 2025
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM ET [ In-Person ]
Join UX Akron for a fun and festive holiday gathering! Let’s hang out, meet new people, catch up with old friends, and enjoy good food and drink.
BrewWall in Copley, OH is where we’ll be celebrating!
Food/Drink is available
Attendees: You are responsible for your food/bar tab/drink orders.
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Haven’t attended a UX Akron event before? This is a perfect time to get to know some amazing User Experience people, ask questions if you are interested in UX as a career, and learn about UX happenings in Ohio (and beyond!)
This is an In-Person event.
The ABC's of conversation design with anne cantera
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM ET [ Online ]
This talk unpacks the foundations of conversation design—the discipline shaping how humans and AI communicate across chat, voice, and the intelligent systems redefining our digital world.
About our speaker: Anne Cantera
Anne is a Conversation Designer and AI design expert who has built voice and chat experiences at companies like LexisNexis and Optimum, as well as through startups, non-profits, and freelance projects. She started out experimenting across different industries and now focuses on making complex systems feel natural, easy, and even a little delightful for the people who use them.
Anne also hosts DESIGNathon, a podcast made for UX designers exploring the future of AI and design. She’s a teacher, mentor, and forever-learner who cares deeply about helping new designers find their footing in the AI/UX space.
When she’s not building bots or running workshops, she’s usually volunteering in the design community. She offers many free resources on LinkedIn in so give her a follow.
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Haven’t attended a UX Akron event before? This is a perfect time to get to know some amazing User Experience people, ask questions if you are interested in UX as a career, and learn about UX happenings in Ohio (and beyond!)
This is an online 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.
Greater Cleveland Partnership Tech Community Holiday Party [in-person]
Tuesday, December 2, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM ET
Event by: Greater Cleveland Partnership
Celebrate the season with the Greater Cleveland tech community at our annual Holiday Party — The evening will include food, drinks, games and fun. Wear your favorite festive attire.
Join technology professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, and community leaders from across Greater Cleveland for an fun evening of networking, conversation, and celebration. Together, we’ll honor the accomplishments of our vibrant tech community and look forward to another year of growth, innovation, and collaboration.
This is an in-person event.
UX Camp Fall 2025 [Online]
Saturday, December 6, 2025 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM CT (Central Time)
Event by: Chicago Camps
UX Camp Fall brings together creative minds for a day filled with fresh insights, engaging discussions, and hands-on experiences. This year’s theme is: Forging Ahead: Advancing the Craft of UX Design.
Tickets for the event are $13.50.
This is an online event.
ClePy Holiday Social [In-Person]
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET
Event by: Cleveland Area Python User Group
Join ClePy for a holiday social. We are joining hands with the Cleveland PyLadies, and the Cleveland AI meetup groups for this event. We will have some tables reserved in the back corner by the bar. Drinks and food to be purchased at the bar.
All are welcome – whether you are wrangling data, building backends, or just getting started with your “Hello World”. Come meet other local developers, share stories, meet old friends, or make new ones!
RSVP for the eventThis is an in-person event.
