Jason
Giles
Vp of Design
,
UserTesting
He started his career at Microsoft in the mid to late nineties, when design was just trying to get a seat at the table and came into the picture a couple of weeks before the product was shipped.
But as design grew as a discipline, Jason “grew up” alongside it—ultimately moving into design management at DirecTV, Ticketmaster, and now, UserTesting. As VP of Product Design at UserTesting, Jason leads a team of designers, writers, and researchers with the mission to enable real human insight and lead a movement for empathy.
He's joining our Main Stage to reveal how a company like UserTesting builds the product internally, in a somewhat meta-universe where UserTesting tests users with UserTesting.
Talk
AI’s Impact on Design: A New Era of Opportunity
As AI rapidly reshapes the design and research landscape, UX leaders are navigating a new era of tools, expectations, and possibilities. This talk explores how AI is transforming workflows, enhancing creativity, and accelerating insights—while also introducing challenges around quality, critical thinking, and human oversight. Attendees will leave with a clear-eyed view of where AI is making the biggest impact and practical strategies for leading teams through this shift with confidence and intent.
Day 1
Afternoon
Berlin
Talk
AI’s Impact on Design: A New Era of Opportunity
As AI rapidly reshapes the design and research landscape, UX leaders are navigating a new era of tools, expectations, and possibilities. This talk explores how AI is transforming workflows, enhancing creativity, and accelerating insights—while also introducing challenges around quality, critical thinking, and human oversight. Attendees will leave with a clear-eyed view of where AI is making the biggest impact and practical strategies for leading teams through this shift with confidence and intent.
Day 1
Afternoon
Berlin
May 21-22, 2025
80 Spots
May 21-22
80 Spots
How has attending Leadership Ateliers helped others?
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Tommasso, UX Lead
The Leadership Atelier is a wonderful opportunity to combine "soft skill training for CX leaders" & finding interesting international peers.
Kristina G, Senior UX Manager
If you’re looking for answers to those burning questions about leadership – this is where you’re most likely to find them!
Elena, UX Lead
Amazing people, inspiring facilitators and a great location.
Felix, Lead UX Designer
I'm returning home with so many ideas and tools, having met many other leaders and learnt a lot from these discussions. Thank you so much!
Stefanie, Lead Designer
The format we were all looking for so desperately
Christian, UX Manager
I came away from the event with many new insights and strategies, and a profound sense of connection, knowing I've made friends with some truly inspiring and caring people.
Matt, Senior Designer
How has attending Leadership Ateliers helped others?
Ateliers offered a unique blend of networking opportunities, hands-on workshops, and practical takeaways that are essential for any leader.
Tommasso, UX Lead
The Leadership Atelier is a wonderful opportunity to combine "soft skill training for CX leaders" & finding interesting international peers.
Kristina G, Senior UX Manager
If you’re looking for answers to those burning questions about leadership – this is where you’re most likely to find them!
Elena, UX Lead
Amazing people, inspiring facilitators and a great location.
Felix, Lead UX Designer
I'm returning home with so many ideas and tools, having met many other leaders and learnt a lot from these discussions. Thank you so much!
Stefanie, Lead Designer
The format we were all looking for so desperately
Christian, UX Manager
I came away from the event with many new insights and strategies, and a profound sense of connection, knowing I've made friends with some truly inspiring and caring people.
Matt, Senior Designer
Tickets for 2025 are sold out
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Tickets for 2025 are sold out
Pre-register for 2026 and get €120 off your ticket for next year. Announcements in October.