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big ideas. bold voices.

Yeah. We’ve got those. Here’s who you’ll see on the Throughline virtual stage.

Full conference program coming in November.

Headshot of Erika Hall, a person with red hair pulled back wearing a camel-colored jacket and red turtleneck.

Erika Hall on what designers actually need to know about business.

Co-founder, Mule Design
Author, Just Enough Research

Headshot of Pavel Samsonov, a white man wearing glasses, a white ballcap, and a gray t-shirt.

Pavel Samsonov on why your process is a product—and the users are your colleagues.

Principal experience designer, Justworks
Writer, Product Picnic

Headshot of Candi Williams, a Black woman with long dark hair and glasses speaking at an event wearing a brightly checked dress

Candi Williams on how to lead when times are tough.

Content and inclusive design leader
Tarot-reader, sommelier, and four-time author

Headshot of Ron Bronson, a Black man wearing a pink collared shirt and smiling.

Ron Bronson on finding meaningful ways forward in the most challenging moments.

Public sector design leader and assistant professor
Former head of design at 18F

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Catt Small on leading and influencing as an IC designer.

Staff product designer
Game-maker, artist, and author, The Staff Designer

Headshot of Shawna Hein, a woman with blond hair wearing a grey sweater leaning against a tree.

Shawna Hein on confronting and overcoming stress and uncertainty.

Design and experience leader, coach, and consultant
Former VP of Experience/Design for Code for America

Headshot of Margo Stern, a woman with light skin and a light brown bob haircut. She wears a black top.

Margo Stern on building a better design hiring process.

Staff content designer, Lyft
Author, Good Job

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Ida Persson on building a better future for and through design.

Designer, storyteller, dreamer
Freelancer for socially minded organizations

Headshot of ÌníOlúwa Abíódún, a Black woman wearing a blue dress and glasses while giving a talk.

ÌníOlúwa Abíódún on staying human, strategic, and sane in the AI goldrush.

Senior product designer, Intercom
Founder, Aivie

Headshot of Hang Xu, an Asian man wearing a checked shirt and glasses, and holding a small fluffy dog.

Hang Xu on navigating the design job market.

Senior product designer and ex-design recruiter
Community builder and LinkedIn creator

Headshot of Lisa Woodley, a fair skinned woman with pink hair and glasses. She stands outside with leaves in the background.

Lisa Woodley on finding your way back to what matters in design.

Design leader and educator
Advocate for ethical technology

Headshot of Farai Madzima, a Black man looking to the side. He has a beard, glasses, and a black t-shirt.

Farai Madzima on why and how to say the hard thing at work.

Design leader and speaker
Coach for managers and teams

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Jen Dionisio

Director of coaching programs, Active Voice

The ADHD-friendly design org
Making workplace shifts that are a win-win for everyone

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Headshot of Amy Santee, a white woman in glasses wearing a patterned top.

Amy Santee

Career coach and strategist for UX professionals

Find your career throughline
Position yourself with purpose and confidence 

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Sara Wachter-Boettcher

Coach, author, and CEO of Active Voice

From people-pleaser to strategic partner
How to drive design conversations and navigate pushback productively

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