In this opening keynote, Jonathan Widawski, Founder & CEO of Maze, will launch the second annual Disco Conf with a discussion on the importance of adopting discovery as a mindset, plus some exciting...

Since Linus and his team started building Notion AI nearly a year ago, they’ve learned and iterated through many lessons about building with this new, sometimes unpredictable, and often surprising, technology....

In the ever-evolving world of building digital products, the concept of empathy has been a foundational pillar for understanding users and their needs. But can empathy be truly achieved, and to what extent...

Join a short mindfulness session led by Jelayna to rest your eyes, bring gentle movement to your muscles, and find your center. No experience needed—this session is designed for all levels.

Rapid research is about creating an agile learning loop between teams and customers, so they can iterate confidently and ship more successful products and features. Technical usability and detailed interaction...

Building the right product and matching it to the right set of customers is no small feat. Workshops are a powerful tool that can help on this journey, giving you a one-on-one conversation track with...

We continue to be faced with compounding uncertain times. As Design Leaders, we are looked to for the answers. In these periods of unknown, normal business frameworks don’t necessarily lead to an obvious...

To successfully create and scale a culture of learning, companies need to develop a clear strategy for democratizing UX research. As two UX researchers who have embarked on this venture, Hayley and Sara...

Struggling with implementing an effective accessibility program? Join our session with Anna for practical strategies for improving accessibility, tailored to anyone in product development. Learn to integrate...

In this session—part philosophical thought experiment, and part tactical advice—Aiden will share a story about shifting your research from an isolated model to an embedded one. We'll talk about what ‘Research...

In the early 1990s, conservationists shifted from managing specific species or outcomes, to holistically managing ecosystems as a whole. So why, in 2023, has this approach not yet made its way to UX research?...

While product discovery is about gathering evidence to reduce uncertainty, there is such a thing as chasing too much research and data. But how do you know when you’ve collected enough evidence to make...

In the fast-paced market of today, product teams face the challenge of staying agile and attuned to user needs. Continuous learning becomes the key to creating successful products that exceed user expectations....

As product professionals, we do some of our best work when we collaborate with business leaders to solve big problems and ship better solutions. But many of us get saddled with the push and pull of demands...

Research democratization doesn’t have to mean anarchy. Responsible democratization can be achieved with a robust, intentional program providing guidance, guardrails, and oversight. For this presentation,...

UX leaders play a pivotal role in maturing UX research programs, and are instrumental in helping their teams achieve positive outcomes for the business. Through first-hand experience from leading various...

Inclusive design plays an integrative role in the field of user research. In order to challenge traditional design paradigms, a move beyond the ‘average user’ concept is needed to instead emphasize on...

With real-life examples to illustrate the art and science of democratization, Renu’s presentation explores the power of democratization—and its potential to maximize impact at your organization. Uncover...

Digitalization has become an imperative for financial services. The banking sector, once characterized by its traditional brick-and-mortar operations, now finds itself at the forefront of digital innovation....

Interactions with autonomy are becoming a common part of everyday life, from creating a grocery list with your voice to ordering a cocktail from a robot bartender. In Discovery work, we identify the challenges...

Join a live demo to get a high-level overview of how Maze can revolutionize how your team builds products, followed by a live Q+A with Maze Account Executive, Andrés.

DJ Pru is back! For this intermission, enjoy a fusion of disco classics and modern hits before we conclude with our final keynotes of the day. See you on the dance floor! 💃

Maturity frameworks have long existed for Design and UX teams. But none that are specifically dedicated to research have, to the best of our knowledge, been developed. To address this, Maze collaborated...

Join Jonathan Widawski, Founder and CEO of Maze and Behzod Sirjani, Founder of Yet Another Studio, as they team up for a look at the past and future of building a product research platform—what this unveils...