Calgary UX Camp
Call for Proposals

In partnership with Edmonton UX, Calgary UX is thrilled to announce that UX Camp is expanding to Calgary in 2025! Building on the success of our previous events in Edmonton, the 2025 conference promises to be an engaging and dynamic gathering of UX professionals, designers, developers, and innovators from across the province. Set against the backdrop of Calgary’s vibrant tech scene and Edmonton’s diverse government, academic and tech sectors, UX Camp 2025 will focus on sharing ideas and insights within Alberta’s UX community.

Event Details

UX Camp Calgary

• When: March 15 2025
• Where: Platform, Calgary

UX Camp Edmonton

• When: May 9-10, 2025
• Where: Allard Hall, MacEwan University, Edmonton

We invite you to share your expertise and insights by submitting a proposal to lead a session, workshop, or panel discussion at one or both of this year’s UX Camp locations. Whether you’re an experienced professional or an emerging voice in the field, we welcome diverse perspectives that challenge conventional thinking and inspire new ideas. Join us as we foster a collaborative environment where creativity and knowledge thrive. Together, let’s shape the future of user experience!

Submission Deadline: January 10, 2025
We can’t wait to see your proposals!

Proposal Submission Details

Session formats

This year we have several ways you can share your knowledge or project:

• Deep dive (45 minute presentation talk or demo)
• Quick take (25 minute presentation talk or demo)
• Panel (Minimum of 3 participants representing diverse perspectives required)
• Product showcase (10 minute product demo)
• Workshop (2-hour or 4-hour)

Your submission

Using the proposal submission form, tell us about your idea, who it’s for, and what you hope the audience can take away from it. Tell us what kind of session format you’d like to do, the topic/audience of your session, and any technology requirements or stage equipment you might need.

Submissions are due by 11:59 on January 10, 2025, and will only be received by submitting the proposal form.

Feel free to reach out to the UX Camp organizers at uxedmonton@gmail.com with any questions you may have.

Submission form: https://forms.gle/aoDCzJFqpfiVeRxC7

How are proposals selected?

We would love to have everyone who submits a proposal speak at UX Camp, but given our time constraints we may have to narrow down the presenters. To help increase your odds, here is a little more about what we’re looking for:

• Your session represents a unique perspective, problem or voice in the industry
• Your session will provide insights that someone can’t get online or through Google. It can be an expansion of an existing idea, but your self-reflection should be evident.
• Your topic is geared to one of these topics/audiences:UI/Craft
  Research
  Technology/Development/Production
  Strategy/Leadership/Product Manager
  
• Your presentation will include key takeaways that someone can utilize in their careers
• You have real working examples of your ideas, or your talk is associated with a case study

But my role is not in UX?

Many people in the user experience field come from diverse backgrounds and experience. If you’re a service designer, information architect, content writer, ethnographer, business analyst, developer, scrum master, interaction designer, product manager, even a unicorn, you’re likely one of us.

But I’m not an experienced speaker?

UX camp is a safe space. We’re lucky to have an industry in Alberta that is friendly and supportive, so don’t be shy. If you have something to share but are new or nervous about speaking, consider presenting together with a colleague or reach out to us – our team of experienced speakers can help you make the most of your session.

But I’m not an expert?

Not every great presentation is delivered by an industry veteran or expert of their craft. Tales from the trenches, epic fails, small hard fought wins, or outstanding products just starting out are all well worth sharing. Sharing knowledge doesn’t have to be glamorous.