DDX Conference Dubai - Saturday, 2nd March 2024

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Theme: Augmented Creativity & Innovation

How does AI & XR change the future of digital innovation?

Bringing together top experts in the field to discuss the future of creativity and digital innovation.

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Spatial Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Mixed Reality - what is the impact across sectors?

12 Talks

230 Guests

1 Day

DESIGN LEADERSHIP

DESIGN LEADERSHIP

SEE YOU IN DUBAI

SEE YOU IN DUBAI

DIGITAL INNOVATION

DIGITAL INNOVATION

Curated Experience

Curated Experience

Speaker

Learn from top experts.

Learn from and meet speakers from SAP, Expedia, IBM - and leading startups and agencies.

Community

Meet likeminded people.

Meet new like-minded people and get inspired about the future of design.

Growth

Discover new paths.

Discover open job and project opportunities as well as new future career paths.

Our amazing past speakers.

  • Gavin Ivester

    Design Director - Cisco (Formerly Nike, Apple, B&O)

  • Doug Powell

    VP of Design (Formerly IBM & Expedia)

  • Melike Bilbey

    UX Designer & AI Design Researcher - Digital Product School - UnternehmerTUM

  • Lea Bachmann

    Designer - Microsoft

  • Marko Thorhauer

    Executive Creative Director - IBM iX

  • Simon Ehses

    Lead Designer - BMW Group

  • Lena Jüngst

    Co-Founder at air up

  • Barbara Franz

    Director Brand & Experience Design - Avi Medical

  • Setor Zilevu, Ph.D.

    Founder of ZLabs & Professor at NYU

Past Event

Speakers from big brands, growing startups and innovative consultancies.

You can expect high quality.

2023 set the bar very high.

DDX is an experience made to elevate people’s journey by creating a space for industry experts to connect and learn from each other.

Outstanding Location

Sofitel Dubai Downtown

Welcoming you at a top notch location next to the world largest building.

 

Praised by global design leaders.

Chris Livaudis

Executive Director IDSA, Industrial Designer Society of America

“A strong connection point for designers of all disciplines and experience levels to learn.”

Shiva Jaini

UX Design Manager at Google

“DDX is enabling sharing learnings from design industry’s top leaders across sectors.”

Pedro Gommes

Founder & Creative Director at Possibility™

“DDX events are a key element to push the design community to evolve.”

360° Designed Event Experience

360° Designed Event Experience

Speaker

Top Notch Speakers

Learn from and meet speakers from global brands, fast-growing startups and inspiring agencies.

Food & Drinks

All-Inclusive Catering

We will take care of you throughout the full duration of the event.

People

Exclusive Networking

We designed the experienced to nudge new conversations and connections between participants throughout the event.

Location & Media

Fantastic Location

We are right in the center of Dubai, close to the largest building in the world.

Travel & Location

Much more to Discover

Outside of DDX there are many more things to explore around the time of the year in Dubai.

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Sustainability

The Climate in Mind

We are supporting certified and endangered rainforest protection projects and set the travel of all guest fully climate neutral.

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Super-Early Bird Tickets available for a limited time.

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MADE BY DESIGNERS FOR DESIGNERS

MADE BY DESIGNERS FOR DESIGNERS

DDX LOVE

DDX LOVE

COMMUNITY FIRST

COMMUNITY FIRST

Ereza Rexhepi - Event Management

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FAQs

  • The DDX Conference is open to anyone who is interested in gaining knowledge in the field of UX and Innovation. Whether you are a designer, entrepreneur, or simply passionate about user experience or innovation it’s an ideal event for professionals and enthusiasts alike who want to stay up-to-date with the latest trends, learn from industry experts, and connect with the Innovation community.

  • You can find the ticket pricing details for our conference on Eventbrite. We recommend booking early for better prices.

  • The price of the ticket includes access to the conference, workshops, and the opportunity to network and meet like-minded individuals and speakers from renowned companies. Additionally, the ticket covers the cost of drinks, coffee, and food throughout the conference.

  • Yes, we are open to applications from individuals all over the world, who have expertise in the field of User Experience or Innovation. To apply as a speaker, please visit our conference website.

  • You can request a refund until 8 weeks prior to the conference, Any refund requests made after this date will not be approved. Additionally, you can always give your ticket to someone else.

  • We will share all presentations when the speaker authorizes us to do so. If you attended the conference we will send you an email as soon as they are available.

  • Yes, to make changes or transfer your conference ticket, please contact info@designdrives.org

  • No, the environment and the content are suitable for anyone of any age.

  • You can pick up your badge on the same day as the event at the registration desk, located in the lobby.

  • To learn more about volunteer opportunities at DDX, please contact info@designdrives.com

  • Please contact info@designdrives.com about sponsorship opportunities.

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