Program – UX Rotterdam 2026

Two Days. Two Ways to Learn. One Big Experience.

At UX Rotterdam, you decide how to experience the conference.
Do you want to get hands-on and experiment in workshops? Or would you rather sit back, listen, and get inspired by big ideas on the main stage? With two parallel tracks — Workshops and Keynotes — you’re free to build your own experience.

How It Works

Workshops and keynotes run in parallel — choose where you want to be, session by session

Workshops are first come, first seated (no pre-registration)

Mix and match: join a workshop in the morning, keynotes in the afternoon — or the other way around

Create your own program and discover different spaces at the venue

The Main Theater – Where Ideas Take Center Stage

All keynotes and discussion panels at UX Rotterdam 2026 take place in the Main Theater of Zuidplein Theater — a state-of-the-art venue with seating for 600 attendees.

With its modern acoustics, spacious stage, and dynamic atmosphere, this is where the conference’s biggest ideas come to life.

The Small Theater – Home of the Side Program

In addition to the main stage, UX Rotterdam 2026 offers a dedicated small theater with seating for 250 attendees. This intimate space hosts our side program — featuring interactive talks, live discussions, and deep-dives into specialized UX topics.

More about this side program follows soon.

Workshop Spaces – Hands-On Learning Environments

Alongside the main and small theaters, UX Rotterdam 2026 features two dedicated workshop rooms designed for interactive, small-group learning.

Workshops run in parallel to the keynotes, giving you the flexibility to choose between hands-on practice or inspirational talks throughout the day.

Recruitment Lounge – Meet Your Next UX Opportunity

Looking for your next career move — or your next great hire? At UX Rotterdam 2026, the Recruitment Lounge is where talent and opportunity meet.

Located in the heart of the venue, this dedicated space hosts selected recruitment agencies and companies eager to connect with UX professionals from across Europe.

Final Program Coming Soon

We’re putting the finishing touches on an inspiring two-day program filled with keynotes, hands-on workshops, and evening events. The full schedule with times and speakers will be published soon — stay tuned! Want to be the first to know when it’s live?

Our inspirational speakers

Jeroen van Geel

Strategist
@School of Curiosity

Ivo van Hulten

Director of UX
@Porsche

Natalia Marmalejo

Digital Strategy lead
@Rabobank

Julia Bastian

VP of Product
@Alasco

Diantha Boll

Senior Product Designer @Eneco

Hector Ayuso

Creative Director @Paradiso

Flaminia Del Conte

Strategic designer
@Seedble

Amrita Joerawan

Sociologist
@Ganes Solutions

Alvin Chan

Creative Director
@Superlarge

Jeroen den Uijl

Designthinker
@Sopra Steria

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