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SUMMARY:🌎 World Usability Day 2025 | Emerging Technologies and Human Experience
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by UXPA Minnesota \n📅 Date: Thursday\, November 13\, 2025🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST💻 Location: Virtual (via Zoom) \n\n\n\nSchedule:\n9:00 AM Welcome & Opening RemarksSpeaker: Coriyon Arrington Vice President\, UXPA MinnesotaKick off World Usability Day with an overview of this year’s global theme and a look ahead at the conversations shaping the day. \n9:15 – 9:55 AM Keynote — “The Sphere of Generative AI Influence”Speaker: Amungwa BonuGenerative AI has quickly assimilated into every aspect of our lives. This talk explores how it impacts people\, relationships\, and communities — and how we can use it responsibly to create meaningful\, positive outcomes. \n10:00 – 10:55 AM: Interactive Session — “Designing Our Future: Community Connect & Impact Jam”\nFacilitated by: UXPA Minnesota Board\nThis collaborative session helps attendees connect\, share their perspectives\, and explore how emerging technologies are reshaping their work. Through small-group discussions and a live community brainstorm\, participants will reflect on:\n“How might we keep the human experience at the center as technology evolves?” \n11:00 – 11:45 AM: “Don’t Simplify Workflows\, Eliminate Them”\nSpeaker: Aaron Nathan\nFor decades\, UX has focused on simplifying what users have to do. Now\, with automation and intelligent systems\, we can help them reimagine what they no longer need to do. Aaron shares how emerging technologies enable designers to move beyond simplification — toward experiences that eliminate friction entirely and redefine how people engage with work. \n12:00 – 12:45 PM: Interactive Panel — “Usability Unplugged: Real Talk with Friends of Figma”\nHosted by: Friends of Figma Twin Cities\nPanelists: Stefanie Fluin\,  Ryan Payne\, Camila Cartagena\nJoin us for a candid conversation on how usability shapes real-world design. Our Friends of Figma panel will share tools\, methods\, and stories that drive accessible design—from edge cases to everyday collaboration. Learn how Figma supports inclusive workflows and fosters meaningful community dialogue. \n1:00 – 1:45 PM: “Human by Design: Rethinking Emerging Technologies”\nSpeakers: Dr. Jennifer (P.) Teves  & Dr. Bo Wang\nAs emerging technologies evolve\, those shaping digital experiences face important questions about what we build and who we build for. Jen and Bo explore how inclusive\, ethical design practices can lead to better outcomes for both users and creators — with practical strategies and real-world examples. \n2:00 – 2:45 PM “HCD Principles for Automation: Preparing for AI”\nSpeaker: Simon Shamoun\nAs the push for AI integration accelerates\, it’s critical to understand where automation excels — and where it doesn’t. Simon outlines key Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles for human–automation systems\, helping designers and teams balance human judgment with automated precision. \n2:50 – 3:00 PM Closing Reflections & Thank You\nSpeaker: Coriyon Arrington\nWe’ll wrap up with closing reflections and key takeaways from the day — connecting the threads of ethics\, innovation\, and community that run through each session. Join us as we look ahead to 2026 and continue building technologies that put people first.
URL:https://uxpamn.org/event/world-usability-day-2025-emerging-technologies-and-human-experience/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual
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