This May, I had the chance to give two talks at UXPA Boston. It was my first time speaking in front of a crowd that large. Slightly terrifying, mostly exhilarating.
The first was with Stewart Smith, focused on something I care deeply about:
“How to make AI products accessible for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.“
The second was with David Williamson, where we tackled the hot question on everyone’s mind:
“How do you future-proof your UX career in the age of AI?“
Both talks sparked great conversations (and some spicy questions during the Q&A). Honestly, that was my favorite part: hearing people’s reactions, worries, and ideas in real time. It reminded me why I love working in UX. We’re constantly adapting, questioning, and trying to make tech more human.
Also, huge shoutout to the people who came up to me afterwards. Whether it was to debate the ethics of generative AI or to ask for tool recs, I loved every minute of it. Even the slightly skeptical “isn’t AI just a buzzword?” folks. You’re my people.
Thanks again to the UXPA crew for hosting such a thoughtful, energized event. And if you were in the room, thank you for showing up, asking questions, and making my first real conference speaking gig one to remember.
— Olivier
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