Past events
Women Talk: Conferences (Seattle)
When April 18 at 6:00 pm
WhereSeattle, WA, USA
In partnership with Seattle Women in Design & UX (SeaDUXX), Microsoft Women in Design, and General Assembly we’re hosting a panel featuring speakers in our community. Hear their stories, get their advice, and leave inspired to speak!
Design Your Talk Topic (Los Angeles)
When April 16 at 6:30 pm
WhereLos Angeles, CA, USA
Do you want to start speaking at conferences but don’t know where to start? Join us for a workshop on designing your talk topic.
Public Speaking for Designers
When April 11 at 9:00 am
WherePortland, OR, USA
Join us during Design Week Portland for an introductory workshop on public speaking.
Design Your Talk Topic (San Francisco)
When April 9 at 6:00 pm
WhereSan Francisco, CA, USA
Do you want to start public speaking, or up-level your current UX speaking presence? In this workshop, you’ll learn and practice these essential three steps in designing a killer UX talk.
Women Talk Design Lightning Talks (San Francisco)
When March 27 at 6:30 pm
WhereSan Francisco, CA, USA
We invite you to join us for an evening of talks by new and experienced speakers, on topics in design, tech, and career.
Women Talk: Conferences (Remote)
When March 22 at 11:00 am
WhereOnline
Join us for our first online event and hear from a panel of brilliant creatives sharing their experiences and advice for speaking at tech and design conferences.
Design Your Talk Topic (Austin)
When March 21 at 6:30 pm
WhereAustin, TX, USA
Do you want to start speaking at conferences but don’t know where to start? Join us for a workshop on designing your talk topic.
Women Talk: Conferences
When March 5 at 6:30 pm
WhereSan Francisco, CA, USA
Join us and Ladies that UX SF to hear from a panel of brilliant women in design sharing their experiences and advice for speaking at tech and design conferences.
Women Talk: Conferences (Chicago)
When February 21 at 6:30 pm
WhereChicago, IL, USA
Join us and Hexagon UX to hear from a panel of brilliant women in UX sharing their experiences and advice for speaking at tech and design conferences.
2-Day Workshop
Present Yourself: Craft Your First Talk and Deliver with Confidence (San Francisco)
When February 16 & 17
WhereSan Francisco, CA, USA
In this workshop, we’ll provide new speakers with the framework and confidence to craft their first talk. Taught by experienced speakers and storytellers, attendees will have a chance to draft and practice their talk, and produce the documentation they need to be selected to speak at a conference.
Women Talk Design Lightning Talks (Boston)
When February 13 at 6:30 pm
WhereBoston, MA, USA
Women Talk Design and Ladies that UX Boston invite you to join us for an evening of talks by new and experienced speakers, on topics in UX design.
Women Talk Design Lightning Talks (San Francisco)
When January 15 at 6:30 pm
WhereSan Francisco, CA, USA
We invite you to join us for an evening of talks by new and experienced speakers, on topics in design, tech, and career.
Public Speaking for Designers, Part 2: Getting Comfortable on Stage
When January 8 at 6:00 pm
WhereSeattle, WA, USA
We’re partnering with IXDA Seattle in a workshop series that will cover the essentials of public speaking. Part 2 of this 2-part workshop will focus on feeling comfortable on stage.
Design Your Talk Topic (Singapore)
When January 4 at 6:30 pm
WhereSingapore
Do you want to start speaking at conferences but don’t know where to start? Join us for a workshop on designing your talk topic.
Design Your Talk Topic Workshop
When December 20 at 6:30 pm
WhereTokyo, Japan
We’re partnering with Ride the Lightning to encourage new speakers to share their stories in front of our community and beyond.
Design Your Talk Topic
When December 6 at 6:30 pm
WhereDurham, North Carolina, USA
Do you want to start speaking at conferences? Join us for a workshop to learn how to get started and walk away with ideas you can use to start building a talk!
2-Day Workshop
WTD + AIGA SF WILD Present: Craft Your First Talk & Deliver with Confidence
When December 1 & 8
WhereSan Francisco, CA, USA
Taught by experienced speakers and storytellers, attendees will have a chance to draft and practice their talk, and produce the documentation they need to be selected to speak at a conference.
Designing for Inclusion (Designers + Geeks)
When November 15 at 7:00 pm
WhereSan Francisco, CA, USA
We’re co-hosting this Designers + Geeks event, where four of our Women Talk Design Speaking Workshop alums will take the stage to share talks on Designing for Inclusion.
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