AI Design Events & Workshops 2025

The prompt:UX 2025 Conference is a premier international event focused on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and User Experience (UX) design. Scheduled for April 8–9, 2025, in Berlin, Germany, it provides a platform for UX professionals, including designers, researchers, and leaders, to explore cutting-edge trends and practical applications of AI in UX.

Key Highlights

• Workshops and Sessions: Includes hands-on workshops like "Design with AI," which focuses on integrating AI tools into UX processes such as prototyping and wireframing, along with discussions on best practices and real-world applications.
• Focus Areas: Topics cover AI-driven personalization, advanced design techniques, and leveraging AI for user research and product innovation.
• Networking Opportunities: Offers ample chances for participants to connect with peers through interactive sessions and social events.
• Format: A two-day event featuring conference talks on April 8 and optional workshops on April 9 for deeper learning.

This conference is ideal for professionals seeking actionable insights, skill development, and collaboration opportunities in the evolving field of AI-powered UX design.

📅 April 8-9, 2025
📍 AMANO Grand Central Hotel, Berlin, Germany
🎟️ €450 or €850 with workshop

The AIxDESIGN Festival: On Slow AI is a playful, three-day event that invites everyone—artists, designers, researchers, the people of Amsterdam and those passing by—to explore alternative ways of thinking about AI. Through vibrant exhibits, hands-on workshops, and insightful talks, the festival will push beyond mainstream tech-driven views, ensuring AI is by and for everyone—not just the experts.

Key Features

• Focus on "Slow AI": The festival explores alternative narratives for AI that prioritize care, collaboration, and inclusion over rapid technological advancement.
• Activities: Includes vibrant exhibits, hands-on workshops, insightful talks, and an art exhibition featuring leading AI researchers and artists.
• Speakers: Notable participants include Natalia Stanusch, Nadia Nadesan, Gustavo de Noguiera de Menezes, and others.
• Community Engagement: Open to everyone—artists, designers, researchers, and the general public—creating a welcoming space for diverse perspectives.

This event serves as a platform to deconstruct conventional AI narratives and collaboratively envision more inclusive and human-centered futures for AI.

📅 May 1-3, 2025
📍 Loods6, Amsterdam, Netherlands
🎟️ €50-€125

Upscale Conf 2025 is a two-day event dedicated to exploring the intersection of AI, design, and creativity. Organised by Freepik and born in Malaga, Spain, the conference is now heading to San Francisco to gather creatives from around the world.

Key Highlights

• Speakers: Features industry leaders such as John Maeda (Microsoft), Bradley G Munkowitz (GMUNK), Claire Xue, Leonardo De La Rocha, and Sofia Lopez.
• Talks and Workshops: Includes inspiring talks and hands-on workshops focusing on AI tools, creative breakthroughs, and practical skills for professionals.
• Networking Opportunities: Offers chances to connect with collaborators, mentors, and creative partners in the industry.
• Tickets: Prices range from $350 to $650, with early bird discounts available.

This conference is ideal for creators, technologists, and innovators looking to push the boundaries of AI-powered design and creativity.

📅 May 20-21, 2025
📍 SFJazz Center, San Francisco, USA
🎟️ $350-$650 USD

Every revolution presents both risk and opportunity - and we are only at the beginning of an AI revolution that will impact every aspect of graphic design, writing, art, social media, publishing and communications. The Design + AI Summit, an essential how-to event, will help you harness the power of AI to create quality work more efficiently. With 12 great sessions from internationally renowned experts, you'll take away practical techniques to help you master a wide range of generative AI tools. If you want to find out how to use AI tools to your advantage, you can't afford to miss this event!

Key Topics

• Best practices for integrating AI into design workflows.
• Using AI tools like Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Adobe Firefly.
• Ethical considerations and legal issues surrounding AI in design.
• Enhancing corporate branding and marketing with AI-generated content.
• Optimizing generative AI for video, audio, and social media.

This summit is ideal for creatives looking to embrace AI technologies while maintaining human-centered design principles.

📅 November 13-14, 2025.
📍 Online
🎟️ $695

The World AI Technology Expo 2025 in Dubai is a premier event for AI professionals, innovators, and enthusiasts. It features a wide range of activities, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, networking sessions, and exhibitions. Below is a summary of the main highlights:

Key Features

• Keynote Speakers: Industry leaders like Andrew Ng, Fei-Fei Li, and Demis Hassabis will discuss topics such as machine learning, neural networks, and ethical AI.
• Panel Discussions: Topics include AI applications in healthcare, climate change, autonomous vehicles, and more. These panels bring together researchers, policymakers, and industry experts.
• Workshops: Hands-on sessions focus on areas like deep learning, natural language processing, and AI ethics. These are tailored for both beginners and advanced professionals.
• AI Showcase: Cutting-edge technologies such as robotics, intelligent automation tools, and AI-driven software will be demonstrated live.
• Startup Pitch Competitions: Emerging AI startups will pitch to investors and judges for funding opportunities.

This expo serves as a hub for knowledge sharing, innovation showcasing, and professional growth in the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence.

📅 May 14-15, 2025
📍 Movenpick Grand Albustan Hotel, Dubai, UAE

Config 2025 is Figma's annual global design conference, taking place 6-8 May 2025 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. It is also available virtually for free, making it accessible to a global audience.

Key Features - Event Highlights: Over 50 sessions led by more than 75 design experts, including industry leaders and Figma specialists. Including keynotes, workshops and deep dives into new Figma features, tools and workflows.

• Networking opportunities: Connect with over 8,000 attendees including designers, developers and product managers.
• The Config Commons returns as a space for informal networking and community building.
• Accessibility: In-person tickets are $799 (early bird discounts available), while virtual attendance is free. Scholarships are available to support broader participation.

This event is ideal for UX/UI designers, developers, product teams and agencies who want to stay at the forefront of design innovation.

📅 6-8 May 2025
📍 Moscone Center, San Francisco and online
🎟️ $799 / online attendance is free