New York City
April 8, 2026

Where craft meets AI.

A one-day, peer-led summit for senior research leaders on keeping rigor, moving faster, and driving impact.
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This is a curated, peer-driven event with limited capacity. Approved attendees will receive full details.

The craft of experience research is changing, and its role is becoming more important. This one-day summit brings senior research leaders together to share how teams are adapting in practice, balancing speed, judgment, and impact.

2026 Summit Location

Guastavino's

409 East 59th Street
New York City, NY

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The day is designed to balance focused sessions with time to connect. Expect a thoughtful rhythm of talks and conversations, with space to engage, reflect, and connect with peers.

Previous Summit Program

Arrow
Morning Sessions
9:00 am
Registration & Coffee
9:45 am
What We Kept: Craft Lessons Through Changing Tools
Keynote
10:25 aM
Vibe Check: Bringing Discipline to AI Reseach
Keynote
10:55 aM
Beyond the North Star: Building Experience Metrics that are Actually Useful
Keynote
11:35 AM
Guiding Your Team to Success with AI
Breakout
11:35 AM
Scaling Research through Strong POVs
Breakout
12:00 pM
Networking Lunch
Afternoon Sessions
Arrow
1:05 PM
The Future of Experience Research
Keynote
1:45 Pm
Finding Leverage When the Landscape is Shifting
Keynote
2:15 PM
Break and Refreshments
2:25 PM
Guiding Your Team to Success with AI
Keynote
3:10 PM
Scaling Research through Strong POVs
Keynote
4:00 PM
Rooftop Happy Hour and Networking
Summit speakers are researchers who are deep in the work, testing ideas, navigating tradeoffs, and learning in real time.
12
Speakers
9
Sessions
200
Research Leaders
Speakers from leading companies
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What you’ll walk away with

What's Changing

How leading teams are evolving research practice today

What's Working

Concrete examples from teams doing the work

Who You'll Meet

Meaningful peer connections that extend beyond the day

From Our San Francisco Summit

A look at the conversations, connections, and moments that shape the experience.
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Apply to Attend
This is a curated, peer-driven event with limited capacity. Approved attendees will receive full details.
Apply