Why attend UXPA 2014
Oh, to be in London in the summertime…
London in late July is glorious! Verdant parks, lush and impeccably groomed, form an emerald thread through the city, each one leading to an ever more recognizable landmark – Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace… Outdoor cafes bustle during the day; Piccadilly Circus hums with energy at night.
Add to that a stellar UX conference program delivered by inspirational speakers and attendees from around the world and you really can't go wrong.
And we know you know that. But we suspect your company might take a bit more convincing. Especially in the face of such a desirable location… 'No, really, it's business, all business! I'm going to learn. It might as well be in Bangor/Bognor in January!'
So, to help you out, we've put together a handy briefing pack for your boss and a personalizable benefits worksheet to help you present to your company or organization that yes, sending you to UXPA 2014 London really is a jolly good idea.
Send the guide to whoever decides budgets or use the email template to craft your own message. Just be sure you mention the most convincing argument of all: Early bird pricing applies to a limited number of tickets!
And remember, if all else fails, you can always attend on your dime. If you're a freelancer, this will be tax-deductible, and even if not, you might at least be able to have your company allow you to take the time off as 'professional development' without using up any of your personal days or holiday time.
Download and fill in the benefits worksheet and email it to your boss with the briefing pack (below).
London in late July is glorious! Verdant parks, lush and impeccably groomed, form an emerald thread through the city, each one leading to an ever more recognizable landmark – Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace… Outdoor cafes bustle during the day; Piccadilly Circus hums with energy at night.
Add to that a stellar UX conference program delivered by inspirational speakers and attendees from around the world and you really can't go wrong.
And we know you know that. But we suspect your company might take a bit more convincing. Especially in the face of such a desirable location… 'No, really, it's business, all business! I'm going to learn. It might as well be in Bangor/Bognor in January!'
So, to help you out, we've put together a handy briefing pack for your boss and a personalizable benefits worksheet to help you present to your company or organization that yes, sending you to UXPA 2014 London really is a jolly good idea.
Send the guide to whoever decides budgets or use the email template to craft your own message. Just be sure you mention the most convincing argument of all: Early bird pricing applies to a limited number of tickets!
And remember, if all else fails, you can always attend on your dime. If you're a freelancer, this will be tax-deductible, and even if not, you might at least be able to have your company allow you to take the time off as 'professional development' without using up any of your personal days or holiday time.
Download and fill in the benefits worksheet and email it to your boss with the briefing pack (below).
Why UXPA 2014 is a worthwhile investment
(Briefing pack also available to download as PDF)
We know there's only so far your employee training and conference budget can go. That's true at any time, but especially in leaner economic times such as these. However, whether you're running an in-house UX department or managing a team at an agency that services many clients, you know how hard it can be to keep on top of emerging trends.
That's where UXPA 2014 comes in. This is the place to be for learning about best practices for user-centered product development, usability research, and real-world case studies. Your employee won't find a better place to learn about new ideas, tools and techniques. They'll return as stronger team members, re-charged and ready to share those new approaches and perspectives with colleagues and the business.
Participants will:
Ask your employee to list the specific benefits they think their attendance will bring to your company (see “benefits worksheet” template). Perhaps this can be adjusted to meet the requirements and needs of the whole UX team. We also encourage you to set up a conference debriefing session, as soon as attendees return to work.
That's where UXPA 2014 comes in. This is the place to be for learning about best practices for user-centered product development, usability research, and real-world case studies. Your employee won't find a better place to learn about new ideas, tools and techniques. They'll return as stronger team members, re-charged and ready to share those new approaches and perspectives with colleagues and the business.
Participants will:
- Learn best practices from global UX experts
This year's conference features an incredible roster of experts from companies such as Google, Microsoft, Oracle, and IBM, companies that really know the value of designing amazing user experiences. With a choice of tutorials, collaborative sessions, presentations and panels, attendees are bound to build up their UX arsenal. - Reinvigorate passion for their work
UXPA 2014 lets participants step off the project treadmill for a few days and reconnect with the passion that inspired them to become user experience professionals in the first place. - Build new relationships
UXPA 2014 is a truly international conference, which means your employee has the opportunity to meet UX practitioners from around the world. Perhaps they have solved similar pain points or project challenges you are currently facing.
Ask your employee to list the specific benefits they think their attendance will bring to your company (see “benefits worksheet” template). Perhaps this can be adjusted to meet the requirements and needs of the whole UX team. We also encourage you to set up a conference debriefing session, as soon as attendees return to work.