Hey Reader,

If you’re going to Learners Research Week in SF next week…I’ll see you there.

I’ve seen it and lived it so many times. You show up to a conference with good intentions, sit through sessions, maybe introduce yourself to a couple of people… and then you leave thinking, “That was cool…” But nothing concrete that actually pushes you forward happened.

No real connections. No follow-ups. No moments that change how you think or work. Not because you did anything wrong, but because conferences are not designed to create connections for you by default.

You have to do that part intentionally. That’s exactly why we’re approaching this event differently.

The UX Outloud crew is pulling up May 11–13, and we’re turning this into a real community experience, not just an event you attend. ✨

Here’s what that actually looks like in practice:

☕ Before sessions
​ We’re linking up so you’re not walking into rooms alone. It genuinely shifts your energy when you already know someone.

🍽️ Midday resets
​ Instead of eating lunch solo or scrolling your phone, we’re grabbing food together and processing what we’re learning in real time while it’s still fresh.

🧠 Real-time reflection
​ The biggest gap I see is people consume insights but don’t talk through them. That’s where the real clarity comes from.

🤝 Natural networking
​ No awkward “so what do you do?” energy. Just conversations that build naturally over shared experiences.

📸 Optional content + visibility
​ If you’re trying to build your voice in UXR, this is a great moment to create and share while everything is fresh. I’ll be in my content bag and would love to include some friendly faces too.

If you’re new to UXR, coming solo, or just want to feel more grounded walking into a space like this… this was created with you in mind 💛

The event is happening at Fort Mason in San Francisco, with talks, workshops, and sessions all week. But honestly, the most valuable part of any conference is the people you experience it with.

So if you’re going, just reply to this email or send me a message. I’ll make sure you’re looped into the group we’re putting together.

And if you want to check out the full event details, you can do that here:

Hope to see you there!

Eniola Abioye

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​UXR Career Coach and Founder, UX Outloud

PS: If you know a researcher who’d benefit from this, please forward this email to them. Sharing is caring!

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