Flux Convergence 2026
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
10.00am
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.
10.35am
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
11.15am | COFFEE BREAK
11.35am
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: Whose 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
Moderator: Caroline Vize, Director, Solutions Consulting, UserTesting
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:
Leading through constant change
Everything we're not talking about when it comes to AI
Unlearning & Intentional leadership in the world of AI
Leading cross-functional clarity when role democratisation has never been greater
Battling burnout - how I'm handling it or how I've come through it
Each conversation will be facilitated by a host.
2.30pm | BREAK
2.40pm
Life Is Too Short For Burnout
Presented by Jo Hooper, Anti-Hustle Life & Work Coach
We’re ambitious. We care about our work. We want to do well. But somewhere along the way, working harder, doing more and constantly pushing through has become the default — and too many of us are paying the price.
In this honest and practical session, Jo Hooper challenges the culture of hustle and the idea that we need to sacrifice our lives now for success someday. Drawing on her own experience of two breakdowns in corporate life by 31, Jo will explore why high-performing women are so often at risk of burnout — and what we can do differently. Through her Me First Method, Jo will challenge us to rethink our relationship with work, ambition and time, and give us practical ways to create careers we’re proud of without putting our lives on hold. Because the goal isn’t to care less about your career. It’s to build a great career and a life you actually get to enjoy.
You'll also hear from a group of leaders that have been, and are going, through burnout and the methods that have helped them overcome it.
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 (and what's coming up in 2027)
4.00pm
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 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
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, Senior Principal User Researcher at Gen Digital
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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