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Asia's definitive designleadership platform.

A 5-day design leadership platform for practitioners, leaders, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of products, systems, and businesses.

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India's #1 Design Leadership GatheringCXO Dinner · 22 SepVision & Strategy · 23 SepIndustry & Practice · 24 SepDeep Learning · 25 SepFuture Leaders Forum · 26-27 SepLeadership Summit · Bengaluru 2026Where Design LeadsIndia's #1 Design Leadership GatheringCXO Dinner · 22 SepVision & Strategy · 23 SepIndustry & Practice · 24 SepDeep Learning · 25 SepFuture Leaders Forum · 26-27 SepLeadership Summit · Bengaluru 2026Where Design LeadsIndia's #1 Design Leadership GatheringCXO Dinner · 22 SepVision & Strategy · 23 SepIndustry & Practice · 24 SepDeep Learning · 25 SepFuture Leaders Forum · 26-27 SepLeadership Summit · Bengaluru 2026Where Design LeadsIndia's #1 Design Leadership GatheringCXO Dinner · 22 SepVision & Strategy · 23 SepIndustry & Practice · 24 SepDeep Learning · 25 SepFuture Leaders Forum · 26-27 SepLeadership Summit · Bengaluru 2026Where Design LeadsIndia's #1 Design Leadership GatheringCXO Dinner · 22 SepVision & Strategy · 23 SepIndustry & Practice · 24 SepDeep Learning · 25 SepFuture Leaders Forum · 26-27 SepLeadership Summit · Bengaluru 2026Where Design LeadsIndia's #1 Design Leadership GatheringCXO Dinner · 22 SepVision & Strategy · 23 SepIndustry & Practice · 24 SepDeep Learning · 25 SepFuture Leaders Forum · 26-27 SepLeadership Summit · Bengaluru 2026Where Design Leads

This Is Not a Conference.
This Is a Shift.

India is no longer just the world's execution center. It is becoming the world's design leadership engine. We don't copy playbooks built elsewhere. We design for scale, complexity, and an AI-powered future from the ground up.

UXINDIA Design Leadership Week is where that transition becomes visible on stage, in hallways, and in boardrooms.

Three distinct paths.

One shared outcome.

Higher-leverage design leadership.

Practitioners

This platform is designed specifically for UX designers, researchers, and product builders who are passionate about creating intuitive and engaging user experiences.

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Leaders

This is intended for heads of Design, Product, Strategy, and Customer Experience who are looking to drive innovation and improve overall business outcomes.

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Entrepreneurs

For founders, operators, and design-driven entrepreneurs who are passionate about creating innovative solutions and building impactful businesses that stand out in competitive markets.

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Five Days. Two Tracks.
One Leadership Arc.

Talks may be curated across both forums to maximize impact and cross-pollination.

Leadership Summit

22–25 Sept

The Leela Bhartiya City, Bengaluru

Leadership Summit

  • Strategy for AI-first products and services.
  • Systems thinking across products, orgs, and ecosystems.
  • AI + design leadership: governance, ethics, and enablement.
  • Enterprise case studies from India and global teams.
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Design leaders, CXOs, Heads of Design & Senior UX

Future Leaders Forum

26–27 Sept

TBA, Bengaluru

Future Leaders Forum

  • Foundations for scale: from craft to systems.
  • Career acceleration and leadership mindset.
  • Portfolio and narrative for AI-aware organizations.
  • Mentorship clinics and live portfolio reviews.
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Practitioners, students, early-career pros

Past Speakers

Voices that
shape design.

For over two decades, UXINDIA has brought together some of the most influential voices in design. A stage where ideas are challenged, futures are imagined, and the next generation of design leaders find inspiration.

Mohan Krishnaraj
UXI25

Mohan Krishnaraj

Global Head, Cognizant

UXI25

Mohan Krishnaraj

Global Head, Cognizant

A design leader with over 20 years of experience shaping product experiences across India and globally. Mohan has led design at some of the most impactful digital organisations, championing human-centred practices at scale.

Kate Moran
UXI25

Kate Moran

VP Research, N/NG

UXI25

Kate Moran

VP Research, N/NG

VP of Research at Nielsen Norman Group, Kate is a leading voice in UX research and usability. She helps organisations translate user insight into meaningful, impactful design decisions that drive real business outcomes.

Prof. Kirti Trivedi
UXI25

Prof. Kirti Trivedi

VDP, IIT Indore

UXI25

Prof. Kirti Trivedi

VDP, IIT Indore

A pioneer of design education in India, Prof. Trivedi has spent decades building the foundation of design thinking in academic and professional circles. His work bridges traditional craft and contemporary design philosophy.

Rucha Humnabadkar
UXI25

Rucha Humnabadkar

Director Of Design, Youtube

UXI25

Rucha Humnabadkar

Director Of Design, Youtube

Rucha is a design leader with a passion for building inclusive, accessible products. She brings deep expertise in systems thinking and has driven design culture transformation across large enterprise organisations.

Mirjam Wouters
UXI25

Mirjam Wouters

Experience Labs Lead, Royal Philips

UXI25

Mirjam Wouters

Experience Labs Lead, Royal Philips

Design Director with a track record of building world-class design teams and practices. Mirjam brings a strategic lens to design leadership, helping companies embed design thinking at the core of their product strategy.

Donald Chesnut
UXI25

Donald Chesnut

CDO, CANDESCENT

UXI25

Donald Chesnut

CDO, CANDESCENT

As Chief Experience Officer, Donald leads the charge on creating transformative customer experiences. With decades in the field, he is a sought-after voice on the intersection of design, technology, and business strategy.

Ravinder Singh
UXI25

Ravinder Singh

Co-Founder, Rishihood

UXI25

Ravinder Singh

Co-Founder, Rishihood

Ravinder is a design leader who has shaped digital products used by millions. He is deeply committed to building design communities and mentoring the next generation of design professionals across South Asia.

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Don’t Just Speak.
Shape the Narrative.

For over two decades, UXINDIA has brought together some of the most influential voices in design. It's a stage where ideas are challenged, futures are imagined, and the next generation of design leaders find inspiration.

Our speakers represent the best of the global design community — design leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and product innovators shaping the way the world builds technology. If you're pushing boundaries in design, AI, product, or leadership, we invite you to bring your ideas to the UXINDIA stage.

Submit Interest
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Share your Ideas

on a global stage with one of the longest-running UX conferences in the world.

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Reach an engaged audience

of design leaders, product teams, founders, and emerging talent.

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Build thought leadership

by contributing to conversations shaping the future of design.

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Expand your network

through meaningful interactions with peers, sponsors, and innovators.

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Inspire the next generation

of designers and help move the design community forward.

Highlights

Moments That Matter

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The Community

From the people who were there.

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UX India opened with a resounding quote of 'The future belongs to India'… India is showing the way for UX globally, and UX India captures that better than any other conference.

Joseph Fletcher

Joseph Fletcher

Design Leader

A wonderfully curated event with great organisation, great energy, and a fantastic community. Truly grateful to have contributed to UX India 2025.

Siriki Vardhan

Siriki Vardhan

Speaker, UXINDIA25

Launching The Loops here couldn't have been better. Incredible conversations, generous people, inspiring thinking, and a room full of designers genuinely excited about where our craft is heading.

Shey Cobley

Shey Cobley

Speaker & Sponsor, UXINDIA25

UXINDIA2025 delivered the perfect spark — deep insights, real stories and future-ready design thinking workshops. Energizing, insightful and unforgettable.

Saraswati Viswanathan

Saraswati Viswanathan

Attendee

Great to see UX India has grown over the years with meaningful conversations. One of the very few mainstream conferences that has included accessibility with real prominence.

Srinivasu

Srinivasu

Accessibility Advocate

UX India is where educators and practitioners come together to shape the future of design education. The conversations here inspire new ways of teaching and learning design.

RJ

Ronak Jogeshwar

Educator

Inclusive design isn't just a feature — it's a mindset. UX India understands this deeply, and the community here is truly committed to designing for everyone.

BJ

Bryce Johnson

Principal Inclusive Designer

As a product designer, UX India gave me the tools and perspectives to think bigger. The workshops and talks are practical, inspiring, and immediately applicable.

NS

Neha Saraswat

Product Designer

Venues

A City and Venue Built for Big Conversations.

The Leela Bhartiya City
Leadership Summit
Confirmed

The Leela Bhartiya City

Bengaluru, India22–25 Sept 2026

An iconic five-star destination known for its grandeur, world-class amenities, and impeccable hospitality.

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Future Leaders Forum
To be announced

Venue TBA

Bengaluru, India26–27 Sept 2026

A vibrant space for emerging designers to connect, learn, and shape the future of design together.

Questions Before You Commit?

Many attendees choose either the Leadership Summit or Rising Leaders Forum based on their goals. Session recordings and key assets help you catch up.