BOUTIQUE EVENT

Beyond touchpoints

A boutique event for CX & innovation makers

This is a space for going deep, not wide: A few carefully chosen topics, explored with others who want to make real progress – in their teams, services and organizations. Walk away with useful ideas, practical tools and fresh drive to put them into action.

October 9th
2025
weXelerate
Vienna, Austria
80 spots
available
Picture of a lovely place in the Alps.

About this boutique event

Most events aim to impress. We're here to be useful. A few carefully chosen topics, explored in depth with people who share what they know – so you can move forward on the issues that matter to you and your organization.

Explore the must-know topics you can't afford to miss

Learn through hands-on workshops with real, actionable takeaways

Connect with a community of like-minded professionals

Speakers

These are the experts you'll be learning from.

Andy
Budd

Independent
Andy is an Investor, Advisor and Design Leadership Coach.

Alison
Austin

independent
Alison is an executive coach & independent consultant.
This coach will be revealed soon.

Annemarie
Shrouder

independent
Annemarie is building bridges, supporting connection, & creating community.

Javier Andrés
Bargas-Avila

Ex Google
Javier is a UX Director, Coach, Lecturer, Speaker and Woodworker

Debbie

Levitt

Delta CX
Debbie is a CX & UX consultant and CXO of Delta CX.

Topics '25

This year’s must-knows.

Making AI work

Understand how to turn AI from a buzzword into a practical tool. Learn how to use AI to optimize customer experiences, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation across your organization.

Behavioral Strategy

Explore how behavioral insights can help you influence customer decisions and drive innovation. Learn strategies to create experiences that align with customer needs and drive meaningful change.

EU Accessibility Act

Learn what the EU Accessibility Act means for your organization and customers. Discover how to meet accessibility standards and create more inclusive products and services.

Metrics that matter

Learn which metrics truly drive business impact. Discover how to measure what matters most and use data to make informed decisions that lead to meaningful results and innovation.

For who?

After talking to a whole bunch of new and more experienced UX leaders, we realised many of you have been facing the same questions:

How do I handle changing relationships with peers and stakeholders?

How can I proactively shape strategy and UX maturity, while juggling so many ad-hoc tasks and asks?

How can I redefine success, purpose and personal growth, now that my tasks have changed?

Do you work in UX in a leadership role and are you facing these challenges? Then this retreat is for you.

Program

A curated experience designed for you.
Monday
Oct 20th
1.00pm
105min
Arrival, check-in & lunch.
Make yourself at home.
2.30pm
30min
Official start & leadership roadmap
by uxcon vienna
3.30pm
105min
Unlocking influence: Elevate your impact as a design leader
Andy Budd
4.30pm
20min
Coffee break
Recharge your caffeine tank.
5.00pm
55min
Unlocking influence: Elevate your impact as a design leader - part II
Andy Budd
6.00pm
120min
Spare time / wellness
Time to chill.
8.00pm
Dinner / Get-together
Good food and conversations.
Tuesday
Oct 21st
7.30 - 9.00am
Breakfast
...not at Tiffany's, but at the lovely hotel Kaiserlodge.
7.30 - 8.00am
Yoga - Morning flow
For early birds.

Not a fan of sleeping in (or loving the rare chance to stay in bed a little longer with the kids away)? Feel free to join our morning yoga session!

9.00am
75min
Let’s talk quality: A shift in perspective
Debbie Levitt
10:15am
20min
Coffee break
We've got tea too.
10.35am
85min
Coaching sessions with experts & peers
tba
12.00am
90min
Lunch break
After feeding the brain, it's time to feed the belly.
1.00pm
90min
Navigating feedback: A practical guide to giving and receiving
Javier Andrés Bargas-Avila
3.00pm
20min
Coffee break
Grab a snack and take a break.
3.20pm
100min
Leading in challenging times
Alison Austin
5.00pm
120min
Spare time / wellness
Time to unwind.

Enjoy the hotel's wellness area, surrounded by Tyrolean mountains... have you discovered the swimming pond yet?

7.00pm
120min
Dinner
Treat your taste buds like a Kaiser.

Great food and drinks - that's all you need to know.

9.00pm
60min
Evening program
tba
Wednesday
Oct 22nd
7.30 - 9.00am
Breakfast
What's your jam?
8.00am - 8.30am
30min
tba
Yoga / Meditation
9.00am
180min
Leadership improv workshop
tba
10.15am
20min
Coffee break
Time to let your mind wander.
10.35am
85min
Coaching sessions with experts & peers
tba
12.00am
120min
Check-out & lunch
It's time to pack those bags!

To make up for it, we've got lunch waiting for you...

2.00pm
300min
Excursion (optional)
If you still have some time and feel like joining us for a little adventure.
6.15pm
Individual journey home
All good things must come to an end...

Tickets

Send a booking request our way for more info.

Design leaders: alpine edition

2 nights at Hotel Kaiserlodge
indoor & outdoor content sessions
delicious catering during the days
2 x dinner & evening event
hiking trip & various side activities
wellness, yoga & meditation
transport from station "Wörgl" to hotel
€ 2.500
+vat

if you are a Freelancer we have a limited amount of freelancer tickets available.

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