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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 Akron presents Sean Van Tyne on Moving from Product-Centric to Customer-Centric.

Moving from Product-Centric to Customer- Centric with Sean Van Tyne

Thursday, June 26, 2025
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT [online]

Join Sean Van Tyne in an insightful presentation on transitioning from a product-centric to a customer-centric business model.

  • Discover how focusing on customer needs and experiences can drive market success, improve loyalty, and foster innovation.
  • Learn strategies for implementing customer-centric practices, including pilot programs and
    governance structures, and gain insights into the long-term benefits of this approach.

Whether you’re new to these concepts or looking to refine your strategy, this session will provide valuable guidance for enhancing your organization’s customer focus.

Whether you’re a business leader, product manager, or experience design professional, this session will provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to begin or enhance your organization’s journey toward customer centricity.

Come ready to learn how this transformation can lead to increased customer satisfaction, improved innovation, and stronger business results.

Bring your questions for discussion!

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.

AI & AI Agents: Resurgence in UX Work and Jobs? [online]

June 24, 2025 12:00 Noon EDT

Event by: Take Action Tuesday

This webinar will examine most of the claims that AI will be a boom to UX work and practitioners. Let’s put on those critical thinking hats, and discuss this! There will be Q&A and time for discussion.
 

Attend the event

Click, Chat, Comply: How Bots Are Guiding Users Through a Govt. Website [Online]

July 1, 2025 11:00 AM EDT

Event by: WIAA

As government services become increasingly digital, the need for intuitive, user-friendly access points has never been more critical. Enter the government chatbot: a conversational interface designed to simplify public service navigation, answer questions, and guide users through complex bureaucratic processes.

Register for the event here.

Cleveland GiveCamp 2025 [In-Person Event]

July 18-20, 2025 at Hyland in Westlake, Ohio

Event by: Cleveland GiveCamp

Cleveland GiveCamp: where volunteers with technical, creative and organizational skills come together for a weekend to partner with nonprofits and help bring their digital projects to life.

Volunteers are needed for this event! Bring your UX skills!

Get all the details about #CleGC

 

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