UXINDIA 2025 Countdown Begins: The 21st Edition of India’s Flagship Design Conference in September Is Set to Bring Global Design Leaders to Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana, India – The stage is set for UXINDIA 2025, the nation’s most prominent conference dedicated to user experience design. Scheduled from September 18 to 20, 2025, at the esteemed Trident Hotel in Hyderabad, this premier event promises a convergence of global design leaders, technology innovators, and entrepreneurs eager to delve into the transformative role of AI-powered design in propelling India’s innovation economy.
Hosted in the vibrant city of Hyderabad, one of India’s leading hubs for design and technology, the conference anticipates welcoming over 1,000 delegates hailing from more than 12 countries. Now in its 21st year, UXINDIA has established itself as a flagship platform that advances design practices, nurtures talent, and promotes entrepreneurship in India, drawing participants from startups, enterprises, and academia alike.
The event’s theme, “Designing the Future, Leading with Empathy,” calls on designers to transcend traditional boundaries, encouraging leadership and innovation while nurturing a deeper understanding of business. UXINDIA 2025 is not merely a conference; it represents a movement aimed at shaping the future of design through the harmonious blend of creativity and entrepreneurial vision.
In this momentous era, designers are increasingly stepping up as founders, creating the next wave of design-led products that redefine markets and impact lives. Through the bold 1MW Mission, UXINDIA commits to empowering One Million Women in Design by providing skills, opportunities, and communities to thrive as mentors, innovators, and leaders. UXINDIA is more than an event; it serves as a launchpad for designers to transform into entrepreneurs and positions India’s design community as a potential global epicenter of an imminent design revolution.
Kaladhar Bapu, Founder of UMO Design Foundation and Chair of UXINDIA, notes, “We are entering a new era where design-led entrepreneurship is taking center stage. UXINDIA 2025 will inspire the initiation of designpreneurship, learning from pioneers who have built successful ventures. Let’s unite to broaden our horizons and cement design as an integral way of life.”
Attendees at UXINDIA 2025 can anticipate a dynamic program featuring global speakers, design leaders, thought-provoking panels, hands-on workshops, and a startup pitching platform—all geared towards fostering collaboration and growth. The agenda encompasses four core themes: AI-Driven UX, Design for Emerging Markets, Inclusive & Ethical Design, and Scaling Design in Enterprise Environments. Keynote sessions, panels, and workshops will explore cutting-edge topics such as AI, personalization, and sustainability. This vibrant networking environment will unite a global design community committed to driving social change through innovation.
The critical sponsors at UXINDIA 2025 encapsulate the spirit of this pivotal theme. From Happening Design as the Diamond Sponsor, to Freshworks and The Loops as Silver Sponsors, their steadfast support and leadership reinforce UXINDIA’s unwavering commitment to propelling design innovation and nurturing the next generation of design leaders.
Donald Chestnut, Chief Design Officer of Candescent, expressed enthusiasm, “At Candescent, we are building a future-forward design organization focused on delivering measurable, outcome-driven impact for over a thousand banks worldwide. India, especially Hyderabad, is central to this journey as we expand our teams and integrate design with technology at scale. UXINDIA 2025 serves as an excellent platform to showcase how AI is revolutionizing design, accelerating innovation, and creating digitally humane experiences.”
Freshworks, as the Gold Sponsor, echoes a similar sentiment. Their Senior Director of Product Design, Senthilnathan Shanmugam, highlights, “Design-driven entrepreneurship is core to Freshworks, guiding India’s transformation into a product nation by building simple, user-friendly enterprise software that empowers businesses globally. The theme of UXINDIA 2025 seamlessly aligns with our customer-centric culture, where design is a shared responsibility and AI enriches experiences, inclusivity, and joy in product development. We are eager to share our journey, learn from peers, and inspire designers to foster innovation and leadership in crafting world-class solutions from India.”
Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this transformative experience. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a student, or an enthusiast, UXINDIA 2025 provides a platform to ignite creativity, expand networks, and embrace an entrepreneurial spirit at the heart of design.
