World Usability Day 2026
“Designing a Sustainable Future with Ethical AI”
Designing a Sustainable Future with Ethical AI celebrates the power of human creativity and intelligent technology working together for a better world. This theme invites us to imagine a future where artificial intelligence strengthens global collaboration, uplifts diverse communities, and protects our planet. By embedding ethics into every aspect of AI design, we can ensure that innovation reflects human dignity, cultural diversity, and environmental responsibility. From addressing climate change to advancing equitable access to knowledge, Ethical AI can become a force for collective well-being.Let’s design this sustainable future by bringing human heart and smart AI together—with compassion, purpose, and love for our planet leading the way.
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World Usability Day: 2025
World Usability Day across the years!
We have been organizing events on the second Thursday in November since 2005.
Over 250,000 people have been involved in events so far, around the world, bringing together different communities to create a more usable world for all of us.
Upcoming Events
November 12, 2026
The New AI
Alignment Influence
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
United States
November 12, 2026
𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗨𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝗫𝗣𝗔!
"Designing a Sustainable Future with Ethical AI"
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United States
December 1, 2026
World Usability Day event in Sophia Antipolis / Valbonne, France
AzurTechWinter
Biot, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
France
November 12, 2026
Designing a Sustainable Future with Ethical AI
World Usability Day 2026 Bulgaria
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Bulgaria
November 14, 2026
World Usability Day
UXI Udaipur Meetup'26
Udaipur, Rajasthan
India
November 5, 2026
WUD Austria 2026
Designing a Sustainable Future with Ethical AI
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Austria
November 4, 2026
DISEÑANDO EXPERIENCIAS- TRANSFORMADO VIDAS. - DESIGNING EXPERIENCES—TRANSFORMING LIVES.
DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE WITH ETHICAL AI
Duitama, Boyacá
Colombia
November 12, 2026
World Usability Day Celebrations
SQU, Oman
Seeb, Muscat Governorate
Oman
November 13, 2026
UXPA Austin WUD
UXPA Austin WUD
Austin, Texas
United States
October 20, 2026
WUD Szczecin
WUD Szczecin
Szczecin, West Pomeranian Voivodeship
Poland
Host City
World Usability Day event in Sophia Antipolis / Valbonne, France
AzurTechWinter
- Azur Tech Winter is an event dedicated to digital technologies, with talks, workshops and opportunities to connect. Several topics will tie in with World Usability Day (WUD), including UX, design and user experience. Some sessions will be technical, while others will be more accessible and cross-disciplinary. The event is relevant to everyone involved in designing, building and improving digital products and services.
- More informations and program here : https://www.telecom-valley.
fr/azurtechwinter/ - Language : French and English
Host City
World Usability Day
UXI Udaipur Meetup'26
In celebration of World Usability Day(November 12), the UXINDIA™ Udaipur Chapter, supported by UXINDIA™ and UMO Design Foundation, invites UX designers, product designers, design engineers, product managers, AI engineers, founders and creatives to a meetup in Udaipur on Saturday, November 14. Join us for inspiring talks, fresh ideas, and a chance to connect with the design community.
Join the WhatsApp group:https://chat.whatsapp.com/EiW9BtH16uT2oAO4vfz7mc?mode=gi_t
Agenda
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9:00
Registration and welcome
Check in, collect your badge, settle in with tea.
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9:30
Welcome, World Usability Day and UX India
Why we gather on World Usability Day, and why UX India is in Udaipur. 10:00 35 min TALK
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10:00
TalkSaurabh Suman. User Experience Design Lead, Secure Meters Limited
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10:35
Showcase
Crafted in Mewar
Mewar’s art forms, the local makers behind them and the design ideas they have carried to the world.
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10:50
NetworkingNetworking on Chai
Meet the speakers, the makers and the community.
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11:10
TalkBhaskar D. Garg Founder, Digital Hammerr®
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11:45
15 min
Community Voices: Vocal for local
Udaipur’s designers, makers and local businesses share their work.
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12:00
What’s next?
Closing note, UX India initiatives and how to join the Udaipur chapter.
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12:10
Thank you, group photos and networking
Close by 12:30 PM.
Host City
World Usability Day Africa 2026
World Usability Day Africa 2026
Artificial intelligence is changing how we design, build, and experience technology. But how do we ensure the future we’re creating is ethical, inclusive, sustainable, and centred on people?
Join us for World Usability Day Africa 2026, a two-hour virtual gathering bringing together designers, researchers, technologists, AI practitioners, and industry leaders to explore how human-centred design can shape responsible AI innovation across Africa and beyond.
What to Expect
Thought-Provoking Keynote
Hear from Yakubu Dawud on the opportunities and responsibilities shaping the future of technology and design.
Expert Perspectives on Ethical AI
Join Nmesoma Okonkwo and Doris Ngaju for discussions exploring ethical AI, human-centred design, and responsible innovation.
Interactive Workshop: Can We Trust This AI? Let’s Measure It.
Led by Solomon Rotimi Eyitene, this practical workshop explores how to evaluate the trustworthiness of AI-powered experiences using human-centred approaches.
Live Discussions and Q&A
Engage with speakers, ask questions, and gain actionable perspectives on building responsible technology.
Who Should Attend?
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UX/UI and Product Designers
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UX Researchers and HCI Professionals
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AI and Machine Learning Practitioners
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Software Engineers and Product Managers
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Founders and Technology Leaders
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Students, Academics, and Educators
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Anyone interested in ethical AI and sustainable innovation
Event Details
Date: Friday, 20 November 2026
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Virtual (Online)
Organised by: World Usability Day Africa
Designing a Better Future, Together
Technology should serve humanity, not the other way around.
Join us as we explore how African perspectives, responsible innovation, and human-centred design can contribute to a more sustainable future with ethical AI.
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