Charting UX Success in a Changing Landscape: Practical Guidance for 2026
We’re starting to see a shift in UX from specialist roles toward more generalist roles. But what does this mean for UX researchers?
To help you make sense of what this shift means, Darren Hood and Trevor Calabro will join us to share more about why it's happening and provide practical guidance on how to successfully navigate it, and thrive in 2026!
Change can feel daunting, but with the right preparation and insights, it can also be the gateway for meaningful new opportunities!
Our Speakers
Darren has over 2 decades of experience in design operation, streamlining processes, and improving UX maturity levels for several organizations, including the Fortune 50.
He frequently mentors and engages in educational efforts, hosts The World of UX podcast on CX of M radio via Michigan State University, was identified as a UserInterviews Active UX Leader to Follow, and served as an author for "97 Things Every UX Practitioner Should Know" (O'Reilly).
Trevor has led user research and built UXR systems for 15+ years, including a statistically valid method of quantifying qualitative research that is still in use today by companies like Siemens, Minitab, and Jungle Scout.
He also shares his UX Research knowledge in his weekly blog, "UX Research in the Wild", and by giving talks at institutions including Stanford, Penn State, and conferences like the Digital Summit and DrupalCon conferences.
