Driving Impact in UX & Product: Metrics, Accessibility & AI
To be effective in 2026, designers and UX leads need more than great execution. We need strategy, better decisions, and UX metrics. In this lightning-session series, we focus on three practical skills: measuring UX value, designing accessible experiences, and applying AI to scale impact. No fluff — only actionable techniques to drive results for users, products, and your career.
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Fri Feb 20·4:00 PM UTC
How To Measure UX and Design Impact
Measuring UX is essential for turning design work into measurable impact. By understanding UX metrics, connecting them to product and business outcomes, and prioritizing initiatives effectively, designers and product managers can make better decisions, improve user satisfaction, avoid common pitfalls, and demonstrate the real value of design.
You'll learn from
Vitaly Friedman
20 years of experience • Senior UX Lead @ EU Parliament • Speaker • SmashingMag
Fri Feb 20·6:00 PM UTC
Boosting Designer’s Productivity With AI
AI is already changing how designers work, but separating useful tools from hype is hard. Understanding where AI genuinely improves productivity, where human judgment is essential, and how workflows are shifting helps designers work smarter, avoid wasted effort, and prepare for a future where design expertise matters more, not less.
You'll learn from
Vitaly Friedman
20 years of experience • Senior UX Lead @ EU Parliament • Speaker • SmashingMag
Christine Vallaure
Founder @ moonlearning.io • Author of theSolo.io • Speaker
Fri Feb 27·6:00 PM UTC
Inclusive Design Patterns For 2026
Accessibility isn’t a checklist or a one-time compliance task. Designing inclusive experiences improves usability for everyone, reduces risk, and creates better products. By understanding diverse needs and measuring accessibility beyond compliance, teams can build more resilient products, influence organizational change, and clearly demonstrate the business value of inclusive design.
You'll learn from
Vitaly Friedman
20 years of experience • Senior UX Lead @ EU Parliament • Speaker • SmashingMag