UXINDIA 2026

Call for Speakers

Designing What Could Possibly Go Right

Leadership in the Age of AI.

UXINDIA Design Leadership Week 2026 invites bold, generous leaders to share the real stories behind how you are shaping design in the age of AI.

Across the Leadership Summit and Rising Leaders Forum, we are curating talks that go beyond inspiration and reveal the actual work: the decisions, trade-offs, experiments, failures, and outcomes that show what could possibly go right when design leads.

Who should apply: Design leaders, product/tech leaders championing UX, entrepreneurs building design-led ventures, and social innovators using design for meaningful change. You do not need a formal leadership title — we seek people who step up, align others, and lead change through concrete work.

Submissions Open

24 April 2026

Submission Deadline

24 May 2026

Event Dates

23-27 Sept 2026

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For official guidelines, themes, and submission policies, seeSubmission Details

Choose Your Track

Select which conference track best fits your experience level and target audience.

Note: Our curation committee may place your talk where it will create the most value, which may be different from the track you select initially.

Leadership Summit23, 24 & 25 Sept

For practicing and senior leaders (7+ years to C-level). Strategy, business impact, organizational change, scaling design, AI-driven practice transformation.

Rising Leaders Forum26 & 27 Sept

For students and emerging leaders (0-7 years experience). Accessible, de-jargonized real stories made actionable for rising talent. Mentorship and skill development.

Session Format

Select the format that best suits your content and presentation style.

Grand Keynote40 min

Major ballroom keynotes for Day 1 of Leadership Summit. High-level strategic vision framing the theme.

Plenary Session30 min

Full-audience sessions for Leadership Summit Day 1. Strategic frameworks and organizational insights.

Deep Dive Talk30 min

In-depth explorations with substantial, accessible content for mixed professional and student audiences.

Spark Session18 min

High-energy, focused talks with strong teaching value. Quick insights with audience interaction.

Panel Discussion40-60 min

Moderated dialogue with multiple perspectives on a focused topic. Requires coordination with other panelists.

Workshop / Masterclass2.5-3 hours

Hands-on sessions with advanced skills, strategic tools, frameworks. Day 3 Leadership Summit or Day 2 Rising Leaders.

Submission Category

Choose the primary category that best fits your story. Leadership is the common thread in all categories.

Design Practice

Reimagining, accelerating, or disrupting design practice. Design ops, collaboration models, AI response, upskilling.

Entrepreneurship

Design-first approach to building ventures. Product-market fit, pivots, culture, funding journeys.

Emerging Tech – AI & Future-Forward

Real work with AI and future-forward tech. AI-upskilled teams, collaboration shifts, governance, lived experience.

Social Impact

Design for social good. Public services, health, education, climate, participatory approaches, sustainable models.

Talk Details

Tell us about your session. Be specific, honest, and aligned with our theme.

Talk Title*

Keep it concise, compelling, and clear. Maximum 100 characters.

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Abstract*

This will appear in the conference program. Write 350-500 characters that capture your key insight and what attendees will take away. Focus on outcomes, not just topics.

0 / 500 (minimum 350)

Detailed Description (Private)*

For organizers only. Explain the story arc, key decisions, trade-offs, and concrete learnings. Include challenges and what you'd do differently. Be honest, not promotional. 500-1000 characters.

0 / 1000 (minimum 500)

Key Takeaways*

List 3-5 specific, actionable takeaways. What will attendees be able to do or think differently after your session?

Alignment with Theme*

How does your talk connect to "Designing What Could Possibly Go Right"? Be specific about the connection.

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Speaker Information

Help us get to know you. All fields marked with * are required.

Full Name*

Email Address*

Phone Number *

We'll use this for urgent communication only

Professional Title*

Current role and organization (e.g., "Head of Design at Acme Corp")

Speaker Bio*

Professional bio for the conference program. Third-person, 100-200 words. Highlight relevant expertise and accomplishments.

0 / 1500

Professional Photo URL*

Provide a high-resolution headshot public link (Google Drive, Dropbox, CDN, or personal site). Minimum 800x800px recommended.

LinkedIn Profile

Website / Portfolio

Twitter / X Handle

Experience & Context

Help us understand your background and speaking experience.

Years of Professional Experience *

Speaking Experience *

First-Time Speaker

This would be my first conference talk

Some Experience

1-5 conference talks

Experienced Speaker

6+ conference talks

Previous Speaking Engagements

List notable conferences or events where you've spoken (optional but helpful for selection)

Talk Presentation / Deck URL*

Link to Google Slides, PDF, or any hosted presentation (optional but recommended)

Sample Talk Recording

Link to YouTube, Vimeo, or similar (optional but strongly encouraged)

Additional Details

Help us prepare for your session.

Special Requirements

Any accessibility needs, equipment, or setup requirements

Materials for Attendees

Will you provide handouts, worksheets, or downloadable resources? (Optional but encouraged for workshops)

Confirmations

Please review and confirm the following.

Original Content*

This talk is based on original work and real experience, not recycled content or pure theory.

Non-Promotional*

This is not a product pitch or disguised advertisement. The focus is on insights and learnings.

Availability*

I am available for UXINDIA 2026 on 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27 Sept 2026 and will honor my commitment if selected.

Collaboration*

I am willing to iterate on my content with the curation team to ensure quality and alignment.

Recording Consent*

I consent to my session being recorded and shared for educational purposes.

Code of Conduct

I agree to abide by UXINDIA's Code of Conduct and create an inclusive, respectful environment.

Additional Notes (Optional)

Anything else you'd like the organizers to know?

Additional Comments

Share any context, constraints, preferences, or questions for the organizing team

For official guidelines, themes, and submission policies, seeSubmission Details