Welcome to the apex of Human Experience Design (HX) innovation!

Join us for the 2024 Annual HXWize Summit, open to everyone across all Experience Domains: CX, UX, EX, etc. Immerse yourself in the theme: "Elevating Human Experience: Designing for Tomorrow" on November 5th-7th. Meet & join Thought Leaders, top global Practitioners, and Innovators, as well as your peers!
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The HXSummit 2024 is in the books.
We want to share everything we've learned from you about the challenges and learnings across UX-CX-EX and Service Design disciplines. To support our use of Human-centered Design to drive business impact and 'Elevate the Human Experience.'

Why Attend?

Network & Learn

We are inviting top practitioners from across the Experience Domains of CX, UX, EX - people researching & designing experiences for Customers, Work Colleagues, Communities, Healthcare, etc.

Immersive Experience

Engage in themed learning sessions, keynotes, panels, and breakout sessions, providing deep insights into the future of Human Experience Design.

Exceptional Speakers

Learn from Pioneers, Thought Leaders & Top Practitioners shaping the industry and gain actionable takeaways for your professional journey.

Interactive Agenda

We have designed the Summit to maximize your interaction and let you explore with fun, interactive learning sessions & breakouts. Explore emerging trends to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of HX.

Networking Extravaganza

Connect in breakouts with your peers in CX, EX, and UX and share and learn together. Come meet us in-person in one of our upcoming City Networking events in the USA and Europe.

Network & Learn

Arrive for dinner & drinks on the 6th, enjoy the drinks & delicious food at St. Dominique, stay Saturday for more networking & activities as we explore the beautiful city of Paris.

Registration Details

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From the 2024 HX Summit

What every C-Suite Should Know – HX as a Game-changer for your business”

Elliott Nelson
Founder of HX Leaders Network & HXWize
How do we tell the story of the Business value of Human-centered Design to our business leaders? All of us across the UX-Service Design-CX and PX domains have had this question. I share some examples of why HCD matters to your business plus stories and use cases of how Experience Design has helped different kinds of businesses in different situations.
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How can UX (& other Experience domains) help your business attain Competitive Advantage? What do you need to do to arrive at that point?

Jared Spool
Co-founder of Center-Centre, a UX Design School Recent Articles
Jared explains how UX-CX-EX can be used to focus on the activities that drive business impact.
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What every CEO should know about the Business Value of Human-Centered Design

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Videos

Agenda & Sub-Themes

Stay tuned for the detailed agenda! We're excited to unveil the in-depth schedule that will dive deeper into sub-themes, offering a comprehensive exploration of the future of HX.

Foresight & Strategy

Explore data-driven approaches, predictive analytics, and scenario planning for future anticipation.

Tech-Driven Innovation

Delve into artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and their impact on enhanced experiences.

Human-Centric Foundations

Spotlight on the application of human-centered design for collaboration and innovation, including adaptable team structures for various work models.

Tuesday, November 5th - Free

Master Class on Journey Management Operations –
How can we operationalize data across our Journeys to drive business impact?”
8-11AM Eastern US / 2-5PM Central European Time
This is a hands-on workshop where we will create maps in teams, add data & see how to use to drive decision-making
Questions we address:
-What is Journey Management and what is the link to business performance?
-What does an end-to-end Map look like (with all our insights)?
-How can we operationalize our Journey Maps for decision-making?
-How can we use our maps to drive daily decisions for our products & services?
-How can we set up governance & use our map to communicate with different Stakeholders?
Blog on Journey Management
Instructors:
Marc Stickdorn Pioneer in Journey Map Ops, 3x Author, Founder of Smaply online Mapping tools. Smaply YouTube
Elliott Nelson Founder HX Wize, Coach on Journey Mapping
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Wednesday, November 6th - Free

Theme: How can we scale & build capability supporting all Journeys?
8-12AM Eastern Standard Time US / 2-6PM Central European Time

8:00-8:05 EST/2:00-2:05CET:
Welcome - Elliott Nelson & Julie Staudenmier - Summit CoChairs

8:05-8:30 EST/2:05-2:30CET
Birgit Mager Bio, Pioneer of Service Design, co-founder Service Design Network
"How does Service Design work and why should we use it in Customer and Workplace Experience?"

8:30-9:25EST/2:30-3:25CET
Karen Reeves - IKEA, Global Service Leader
How does IKEA use Service Design to create a strong Customer Experience?”

9:30-9:50EST/3:30-3:50CET
Elliott Nelson (founder HX Leaders Network) & Julie Staudenmier – HXWize, Conference co-hosts
2024 Global Survey Results – Report on Growth & Challenges across the Experience Domains” more research

10:00-10:55EST/4:00-4:55CET
HX Leaders Panel:
Nina Maldonado - AkzoNobel, IT Transformation Lead, Digital People Experience
Martijn Seijsener - Global Head of People Experience at Syngenta, Unit4
Damon Deaner – Expedia, Sr. Director EX Design
Key Strategies for building & scaling a Product Mindset & Capabilities; how to help this new HCD way of working take hold across your organization.”

11:00-11:55EST/5:00-5:55CET
Networking/Sharing for cohort breakouts of User Experience, Customer Experience, People Experience, Experience Consultants – Meet others & share Key Learnings

11:55-12:00EST/5:55-6:00CET
Closing RemarksElliott Nelson & Julie Staudenmier - Summit Co-Chairs

Thursday, November 7th - Free

Themes: What is the 'Roadmap for the Future' of HX?
7-12AM Eastern Standard Time US / 1-6PM Central European Time

7:00-7:55EST ET/1:00-1:55CET
Tobias Dennehy - Siemens, Global Head of People Experience
“How to create Experiences for a global conglomerate”

8:00-8:55EST/2:00-2:55CET
Elliott Nelson – Founder of HX Leaders Network & HXWize
“What every C-Suite Should Know – HX as a Game-changer for your business”

9:00-9:50EST/3:00-3:50CET
Jared Spool, Co-founder of Center-Centre, a UX Design School Recent Articles
“How can UX (& other Experience domains) help your business attain Competitive Advantage? What do you need to do to arrive at that point?”

10:00-10:55EST/4:00-4:55CET
Noga Lasser, Iosif Andrada - Steelcase Design Director
“How is UX being used to create new Workplace Design?”

11:00-11:45EST/5:00-5:45CET
Marc Stickdorn - Pioneer in Journey Map Ops, Author, Founder of Smaply. Smaply YouTube.
What is the future for Journey Mapping & Journey Map Operations?”

11:45-12:00EST/5:45-6:00CT
Conference Close – Elliott Nelson & Julie Staudenmier – HXWize, Conference co-hosts
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* HX Summit Agenda Subject to Change
Birgit Mager

Co-founder, International Service Design Network

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Elliott Nelson

Summit Founder, HXWize

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Jared Spool

Co-founder of Center-Centre UIE

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Karen Reeves

Global Services, IKEA

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Marc Stickdorn

Best-selling Author, Founder of Smaply

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Nina Maldonado

Global EX, Digital EX AkzoNobel

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Noga Lasser

Global Design, Steelcase

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Tobias Dennehy

Head of People Experience at Siemens

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Sponsorship Opportunities

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FAQs

Q: What is the HXWize Annual Summit?
A: The HXWize Annual Summit is a three-day event focused on advancing Human Experience Design. Engage in discussions, learn from top speakers, participate in workshops, and network with industry professionals—all centered around the theme "Elevating Human Experience: Designing for Tomorrow."
Q: Where will the HXWize Annual Summit take place?
A: The 2024 HXWize Annual Summit will take place online.
Q: Is pre-registration required for specific keynotes, breakouts, hackathons, and other sessions?
A: While pre-registration is not required for the initial ticket purchase, we will send a communication no later than 45 days prior to the event to request any additional information as needed. Please keep an eye out for this communication at the email address you used to register for the conference.
Q: What social activities are offered as options on Saturday, April 20th?
A: To cater to attendees staying longer, we've organized two events on Saturday, April 20th, to further enhance social connections and networking. Regular ticket holders have the option to sign up for one of these activities at an additional cost, while full access ticket holders enjoy complimentary access. More details and instructions on event registration will be provided closer to the conference date. Please be aware that as these events run concurrently, attendees will need to choose one. Both activities will conclude no later than 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 20th.
Q: How do I apply to speak at the HXWize Annual Summit?
A: If you have a topic that aligns with the focus of the event, we'd love to hear from you! Please email your speaking proposal to info@hxwize.com for consideration.

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