Research, from Unimaginable to Presently Possible: A Future-Casting Sticky-Note Sprint
Summary
Step into the future of research with the community and connect with fellow UXR leaders along the way. The Dscout team will lead an interactive workshop exploring how research is evolving from tools and AI to the skills and mindsets that will define great research in 2026. You’ll leave this short, free session feeling energized, inspired, and more connected to the UXR community.
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