UX South Africa 2026 (UXSA26)

UX South Africa (UXSA) 2026 is a three-day conference bringing together UX designers, product designers, researchers, product leaders, developers, service designers, and design executives from across South Africa and beyond. The 2026 conference will take place in Johannesburg in November 2026 and focuses on practical conversations about the future of UX, product design, and digital experiences.

The theme for UXSA 2026 is “5 Future Foundations,” exploring how designers and product teams can respond to rapid technological change while keeping experiences human, meaningful, and transformative. Key areas include AI in the products designers build, AI-powered design tools, designing for the township economy, the future of design organisations, and public-service design.

The conference is designed as a focused, community-driven experience featuring 10+ keynotes and talks, three practical workshops, networking opportunities, and around 300 attendees. It provides opportunities for practitioners to learn from experienced UX voices, exchange ideas, develop practical skills, and connect with other professionals working across the African design and technology ecosystem.

UXSA 2026 is particularly relevant for UI/UX designers, product designers, UX researchers, product managers, service designers, developers, design leaders, executives, students, and educators. The event aims to address real challenges faced by teams in South Africa while creating a broader platform for sharing local design knowledge and experiences.