2027 speakers

first announced

Here’s who’s set to grace the virtual stage at Throughline 2027. Full lineup coming soon.

Dan Hon
on staying intentionally human—and humane—in the time of robots

Principal, Very Little Gravitas

Megan Blocker
on ambiguity as a UX superpower… and our most underused advantage

Senior director of research and insights, Justworks

Venessa Bennett
on how her team earned the right to “go bigger”

Global director of UX, Dye & Durham

Caitlin Steele
on why the future is a story—and how to create the narrative we actually want for design

Narrative futurist, Thoughtful Apes

Natalie Dunbar
on what marginalized communities already know about AI

Founder and CEO, The Content Practice Architect

the panel: Exit Interview

“Maybe I should just quit UX and become a plumber.” If thoughts like this have crossed your mind, you’re not alone. Hear what “leaving UX” has looked like for three different designers—and what to keep in mind, whether you decide to stay or go.

Vinay Patel

Then: Content design
Now: Butcher shop

Yoko Sakao Ohama

Then: Product design
Now: Accounting

Tali Dolsten-Kuhel

Then: UX and content
Now: LMSW psychotherapist

Workshop facilitators

Workshops will be held on Friday, February 5. These interactive, deep-dive sessions are capped at 40 people each, and tickets must be booked in advance. Get all the info on our workshops.