UXINDIA25 Schedule
Explore the lineup of sessions and speakers shaping this year’s conference. While we’re excited to share what’s planned, please note that the schedule is still evolving — session times, speakers, and topics may be updated as we get closer to the event.
08:00
AM IST
Registrations
Check in, collect your ID and swag, and get set for an exciting day of design, ideas, and networking at UXINDIA 2025.
08:00 - 08:30
Entrance
08:30
AM IST
Opening
Kick off UXINDIA 2025 with an energizing welcome — setting the tone for three days of inspiration, learning, and connection.
08:30 - 09:00
Grand Ballroom
09:00
AM IST
Opening Keynote
Kaladhar Bapu
Founder, UMO Design Foundation & UXINDIA
Welcome To UXINDIA 2025
The visionary founder of UXINDIA sets the stage with bold insights, a future-forward outlook, and an inspiring welcome to this year’s conference.
09:00 - 10:00
Grand Ballroom
10:00
AM IST
Keynote
Donald Chesnut
Chief Design Officer, Candescent
Beyond Pixels To Leading For Business Outcomes
Step beyond the craft of design to explore how UX leadership drives business impact — shifting mindsets from pixel perfection to measurable outcomes.
10:00 - 10:30
Grand Ballroom
10:30
AM IST
Design Leads Meeting
An invite-only gathering where design leaders align on vision, strategy, and impact — shaping the future of design from within.
10:30 - 11:30
Boardroom
10:30
AM IST
Coffee Break + Filler
Take a breather, grab a cup, and connect with fellow attendees over great conversations and caffeine-fueled inspiration.
10:30 - 11:30
Pavillion
11:30
AM IST
Keynote
Mirjam Wouters
Global Innovation Experience Labs Lead, Royal Philips
Healthcare UX transformation through AI
Exploring how AI and UX together are reshaping healthcare by addressing user needs, ethical challenges, and innovation hurdles.
11:30 - 12:00
Grand Ballroom
12:00
PM IST
Keynote
Rohan Sridhar
CXO & Co-founder, Happening
Vision Talk From A Design Leader
A visionary design leader sets the stage with bold insights, future trends, and thought-provoking ideas
12:00 - 12:30
Grand Ballroom
12:30
PM IST
Lunch Break
Refuel, relax, and recharge. Enjoy a delicious meal while networking with peers and speakers in a casual, open setting.
12:30 - 02:00
Pavillion
02:00
PM IST
Panel Discussion
Design & AI
A dynamic panel exploring how AI is reshaping design workflows, decision-making, and the future of creative problem-solving.
Sreedhar Gade
VP, Engg. & Responsible AI, Freshworks
Aditi Sharma
Head Of Design, AWS
Rohan Sridhar
CXO & Co-founder, Happening
Mohan Krishnaraj
Global Head, Cognizant
02:00 - 03:00
Grand Ballroom
03:00
PM IST
Keynote
Shey Cobley
Co-founder, The Loops
AI won’t take your job. A better designer will.
An eye-opening talk on how designers can stay relevant in the age of AI by leveling up skills, mindset, and value—not fearing the tools.
Grand Ballroom
03:00 - 03:30
03:30
PM IST
Coffee Break
Take a breather, grab a cup, and connect with fellow attendees over great conversations and caffeine-fueled inspiration.
03:30 - 04:00
Pavillion
04:00
PM IST
Panel Discussion
Design Leadership
A candid panel discussion on what it takes to lead with impact — navigating team dynamics, business goals, and the evolving role of design in shaping strategy.
Donald Chesnut
Chief Design Officer, Candescent
Neha Saraswat
Group Product Design Manager, Intuit
Akshay Gawali
Head of Enterprise Strategy, WPP
Sachin Patil
Executive Director, JPMorganChase
04:00 - 05:00
Grand Ballroom
05:00
PM IST
Keynote
Prof. Kirti Trivedi
Project Head & Visiting Distinguished Professor, School of Innovation, IIT Indore