Made For Women Leaders in UX & Design

Flux Convergence is back for its 3rd year!

On Thursday, October 1st, we invite you to join us at London's iconic venue, The Barbican, to spend a day with fellow Leaders in UX & Design.

At Flux Convergence, you will hear directly from peers, learning how they are navigating a variety of content related to the UX & Design craft, leadership and other areas of personal development that impact you.

If you'd like to find out more about what to expect on the day, you can watch the 2024 & 2025 recap videos at the bottom of our event page here.

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FREE TICKETS! 
If you are a UserTesting customer, you may be able to get a free ticket. Please enquire with your main UserTesting contact.

BEFORE PURCHASING A TICKET: Please check the Attendance Criteria section at the bottom of the page before purchasing your ticket, as this is exclusively for Women Leaders in UX & Design.

AGENDA

9.30am |  Event Opens
Networking begins & breakfast is served

10am |  Welcome To Flux Convergence, 2026
A quick hello & welcome from Co-Founders of Flux, Amy Kelly & Danielle Macdonald

PART ONE | UX & DESIGN LEADERSHIP: NAVIGATING THE AI ERA


10.10am | Leading Through Change, Transformation & Uncertainty In The Age of Ai 
Presented by Dr Emmanuelle Savarit, UXR Leader, author & podcast host 

AI is transforming the way we work, but it's only the latest in a series of major organisational changes. In this keynote, Dr Emmanuelle Savarit explores how UX Research and Design leaders can successfully lead through change, transformation and uncertainty. Drawing on lessons from digital transformation, COVID and AI, she'll introduce a leadership framework built around three phases: Anticipate, Navigate Uncertainty, and Reflect & Learn, exploring how leaders prepare for change, lead through ambiguity, and build resilience for whatever comes next. A keynote designed to challenge perspectives and inspire leaders to think differently about leading in an era of continuous transformation.


10.35 : Panel | What are the Critical Things that we're NOT talking about, when it comes to AI?

An important discussion to address all of things about AI that we're not talking about front and centre, from the impact it's having on teams, learning and development, society, digital experience and what the future really holds.

Louise Herriott - Head of CX Design, Tesco Bank
Alice Yeates - UX Practice Lead, Lloyds Banking Group
Emma Boulton - Head of UX Research, Waitrose & Partners 

Moderated by 
Charmaine Wyland, Design Leader & Founder 

11.15: COFFEE BREAK

11.35: Nobody Asked for the Cookie Banner: The Mistake We Can't Afford to Repeat with AI

Presented by Sandra Gonzáles, UX Director at Trustpilot and Founder of UX For Change

Since 2 August 2026, Article 50 of the EU AI Act has required that people be told when they're talking to an AI. Every team leader in this conference now owns a version of that brief. We have been here before. Eight years ago a principle had to become an interface, and what our profession produced was the cookie banner, the most clicked, least loved pattern on the web, still standing after five separate attempts to replace it. That was never a failure of talent. Everyone who built one was on a deadline, doing what was asked. It was a failure of system, and that system is still running. This time the stakes are higher. Being intentional about this new brief now, begins with unlearning.

12.05pm - 12.45pm : Panel | Who's Job is it Anyways? The Secret To Managing Cross-Functional Chaos. 

When AI is democratising the product team and dissolving role boundaries, how do we lead and have impact in our functions? 
A unique conversation between Cross-Functional Partners:

Helen Durant - Staff Software Engineer - Isometric
Hazal Muhtar - Senior Director, Global Product Analytics - WISE
Frances Ibe - Founder of Worth Building, ex SVP Product & Chief Experience Officer (CXO) at Tide

12.45pm : LUNCH BREAK

PART TWO | THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE OF LEADERSHIP

1.35pm: The Flux Retreat | The Importance of Dedicating Time To Yourself as a Leader

A quick recap of The Flux Leadership Retreat that took place in June 2026. We'll share more on what we did, learned and the impact it's had on the leaders that attended.

1.45pm: Roundtable Sessions | From The Stage To You - The Conversation Continues

This is the time to let your voice be heard. 

You will be able to choose from 5 group discussions and you'll also have the freedom to move between each conversation.

1. Leading through constant change
2. Everything we're not talking about when it comes to AI
3. Unlearning & Intentional leadership in the world of AI 
4. Leading cross-functional clarity when role democratisation has never been greater
5. Battling burnout - how I'm handling it or how I've come through it 

Each conversation will be faciliated by a host. 

2.30pm: BREAK

2.40pm: Life Is Too Short For Burnout

In this section, we'll be dedicating our focus to the experiences, challenges and real life impact that burnout is having on Women in UX & Design Leadership. You'll hear from a group of leaders that have been, and are going, through burnout and the methods that have helped them overcome it. 

We will also have a guest speaker who is a specialist in burnout management - to be announced soon. 

3.20pm: Closing Keynote | Penny Mallory

Pressure is increasing. Targets are rising. Change is constant. The difference between coping and performing is Mental Toughness. Penny helps you develop it - so you can deliver under pressure, not despite it. 

3.50pm: Closing Remarks & Thanks from Flux - & what's coming up in 2027

4pm : Drinks, Canapés & Entertainment

5.20pm : Event ends

EVENT DETAILS

Date:  Thursday, 1st October

Time:  9.30am - 5.30pm 

Location:  The Barbican | Silk St, London EC2Y 8DS | Google Maps

PRICING:

• Early bird: £295 (Valid from July 13th July until July 30th & there's only 50 available)
  
  
• General admission: £345
  
  
• Member Refer A Friend: £290 (Please use the friend referral code from your Flux Member contact)
  
  
• Members: £250
  
  
• Agency tickets: £350 (restricted to 20 places)
  We're now opening up limited tickets to eligible agency leaders. Please ensure you meet all additional existing criteria listed below before purchasing your ticket. 

Tickets are non-refundable, but they can be transferred to another person.

If you can no longer attend, you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else. Please contact us with the new attendee’s name and details before the event: info@fluxmember.com

If the event is cancelled or significantly changed by the organisers, you will be offered a full refund or transfer to next year's event. 

We’re unable to provide refunds for non-attendance, illness, travel disruption or other circumstances outside of the organiser’s control.

TICKET PRICE INCLUDES

- Access to all content 
- Hot and cold drinks throughout the day
- Buffet breakfast
- Buffet lunch
- Sparkling wine / soft drink to toast at the end of the day  & canapés
- Swag

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ATTENDANCE CRITERIA 

In order to join us at this event and to join our network, you must fall into the following criteria:

• You are a Senior Leader (Head of / Director / C-Level / Team Manager) in UX & Design at your organisation - IC or People Manager
• You work in-house for a brand (Only 20 Agency Tickets Available)
• You identify as a woman
• You're a good human being who wants to connect with this network in a genuine and authentic way

LOOKING FOR INTERNAL BUDGET TO ATTEND?

For those of you who will be seeking budget internally, we have some guidance to help you frame your request to your boss too. 

Access the guide here. 

ANY QUESTIONS? 

If you have any questions, you can reach out to our founders, Amy Kelly or Danielle Macdonald, via email: info@fluxmember.com 

We hope you can join us at Flux Convergence 2026! 

FOUNDING MEMBERS

Our founding members help shape Flux into what it is today - a safe & engaging space for Women Leading UX & Design.

Alice Hayes, Head of UX Research at Bank of Ireland

Anne Stevens, Director of User Experience at Elsevier

Catherine Richards, Director of Product Design at Natwest Group

Chloë A, Director of UX Research

Emma Boulton, Head of UX Research, Waitrose

Gemma Daley, Director of Consumer Experience Design at Lloyds Banking Group

Kate Margolis, Head of Design at RDD Design

Liz Kessick, Lead User Researcher at Financial Times

Louise Herriot, Head of CX Design at Tesco Bank

Naoil Sbai, Global Team Lead of UX Research at Just Eat

Ruth Gamble, Head of Experience at Deliveroo

Samantha Davies, Senior UX Manager at Google

Remya Ramesh, Design Leader, Meta

Sandra González, Product Design Director at Trustpilot and Founder at UX For Change

Sharan Gandhi, Head of User Research, EE (BT Group Consumer Division).

Sophie Mitchell, Design Director, Dext

Venessa Bennett, Global Director of UX, Dye & Durham

ABOUT FLUX

Flux exists to proactively support women who are Leaders in UX and Design.

We aim to help them thrive in their professional and personal lives through connecting with community, investing time in personal development and sharing experiences and insights with other women facing the same challenges and opportunities.

We want to bring these incredible women together in meaningful ways, but also offer specific support that helps you become the best leader you can, for your teams, your impact and most importantly, for yourself.

We have an amazing group of members who have helped build Flux into the safe space it is today. 

Find out more at Fluxmember.com and click 'Become A Member' if you'd like to find out how to join Flux. 

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