Program
This year’s main conference (October 22–23) features speakers you’ll love and the topics you want. Add the AI Focus Day (October 24) to your pass for three full days of advanced learning and networking with new friends.
Wednesday, October 22
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 8:30 AM
October 22, 2025 9:30 AM
8:30 am
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9:30 am
CDT
Choose one session to watch alongside fellow attendees, followed by live speaker Q&A. All watch party talks will be in the on-demand video library for you to watch before and after the conference.
Unlock powerful feedback: How to prepare for and optimize content design critiquesUnlock powerful feedback: How to prepare for and optimize content design critiques
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 8:30 AM
October 22, 2025 9:30 AM
8:30 am
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9:30 am
CDT
Connected content: Writing for multi-screen, connected ecosystems
Connected content: Writing for multi-screen, connected ecosystems
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 8:30 AM
October 22, 2025 9:30 AM
8:30 am
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9:30 am
CDT
AI for the rest of us: Scrappy hacks for curious content designers
AI for the rest of us: Scrappy hacks for curious content designers
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 9:30 AM
October 22, 2025 10:00 AM
9:30 am
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10:00 am
CDT
30-min break
30-min break
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 10:00 AM
October 22, 2025 10:10 AM
10:00 am
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10:10 am
CDT
Welcome to Button!
Welcome to Button!
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 10:10 AM
October 22, 2025 10:45 AM
10:10 am
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10:45 am
CDT
Responsible foresight: How to anticipate risks while building new products
Responsible foresight: How to anticipate risks while building new products
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 10:45 AM
October 22, 2025 10:50 AM
10:45 am
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10:50 am
CDT
5-min break
5-min break
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 10:50 AM
October 22, 2025 11:25 AM
10:50 am
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11:25 am
CDT
The tools are too damn expensive: How “minimum necessary tech” can move our whole discipline forward
The tools are too damn expensive: How “minimum necessary tech” can move our whole discipline forward
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 11:25 AM
October 22, 2025 11:30 AM
11:25 am
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11:30 am
CDT
5-min break
5-min break
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 11:30 AM
October 22, 2025 12:30 PM
11:30 am
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12:30 pm
CDT
The evolving role of the content designer
The evolving role of the content designer
Torrey Podmajersky
President, Catbird Content
Jas Deogan
UX and Content Design Leader, Consultant
Andrew Stein
Content Design Leader, Consultant
Kiran Mascarenhas
Senior Manager, UX Design, T-Mobile
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 12:30 PM
October 22, 2025 1:15 PM
12:30 pm
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1:15 pm
CDT
45-min break
45-min break
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 1:15 PM
October 22, 2025 2:15 PM
1:15 pm
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2:15 pm
CDT
Choose one session to watch alongside fellow attendees, followed by live speaker Q&A. All watch party talks will be in the on-demand video library for you to watch before and after the conference.
Your forgotten projects are a goldmine: How to capture, recall, and reuse past workYour forgotten projects are a goldmine: How to capture, recall, and reuse past work
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 1:15 PM
October 22, 2025 2:15 PM
1:15 pm
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2:15 pm
CDT
Content design ops reconsidered: Doing more with less
Content design ops reconsidered: Doing more with less
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 1:15 PM
October 22, 2025 2:15 PM
1:15 pm
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2:15 pm
CDT
Steal my playbook: Five takeaways from five years of running content-led A/B tests
Steal my playbook: Five takeaways from five years of running content-led A/B tests
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 2:15 PM
October 22, 2025 3:00 PM
2:15 pm
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3:00 pm
CDT
45-min break
45-min break
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 3:00 PM
October 22, 2025 3:05 PM
3:00 pm
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3:05 pm
CDT
Welcome back
Welcome back
Button spotlight sessions
These 10-minute talks pack a punch with focused, thoughtful ideas that deliver big impact in a small window.
October 22, 2025 3:05 PM
October 22, 2025 3:15 PM
3:05 pm
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3:15 pm
CDT
Designing the future: A blueprint for content design internships
Designing the future: A blueprint for content design internships
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 3:15 PM
October 22, 2025 3:25 PM
3:15 pm
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3:25 pm
CDT
Talk business to me: Practical strategies to build your business acumen and strategic influence as a content designer
Talk business to me: Practical strategies to build your business acumen and strategic influence as a content designer
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 3:25 PM
October 22, 2025 3:35 PM
3:25 pm
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3:35 pm
CDT
Fall back in love with content design
Fall back in love with content design
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 3:35 PM
October 22, 2025 3:40 PM
3:35 pm
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3:40 pm
CDT
5-min break
5-min break
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 3:40 PM
October 22, 2025 4:15 PM
3:40 pm
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4:15 pm
CDT
Craft isn’t enough: Flex your leadership skills for greater impact
Craft isn’t enough: Flex your leadership skills for greater impact
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 4:15 PM
October 22, 2025 4:25 PM
4:15 pm
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4:25 pm
CDT
10-min break
10-min break
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 4:25 PM
October 22, 2025 5:05 PM
4:25 pm
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5:05 pm
CDT
Beyond “belonging”: Content’s crucial role in championing true inclusion
Beyond “belonging”: Content’s crucial role in championing true inclusion
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 5:05 PM
October 23, 2025 5:35 PM
5:05 pm
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5:35 pm
CDT
30-min break
30-min break
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 5:35 PM
October 22, 2025 6:35 PM
5:35 pm
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6:35 pm
CDT
Choose one session to watch alongside fellow attendees, followed by live speaker Q&A. All watch party talks will be in the on-demand video library for you to watch before and after the conference.
Not just trigger warnings: A holistic approach to trauma-informed content designNot just trigger warnings: A holistic approach to trauma-informed content design
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 5:35 PM
October 22, 2025 6:35 PM
5:35 pm
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6:35 pm
CDT
Heuristics are your friend: How to influence and scale with tried-and-true content standards
Heuristics are your friend: How to influence and scale with tried-and-true content standards
Button spotlight sessions
October 22, 2025 5:35 PM
October 22, 2025 6:35 PM
5:35 pm
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6:35 pm
CDT
Clarity, meet compliance: Crafting compelling content in a regulated world
Clarity, meet compliance: Crafting compelling content in a regulated world
Full recordings of the live broadcast and watch parties will be available on demand for everyone who registers.
Thursday, October 23
Spotlight sessions
October 23, 2025 8:30 AM
October 23, 2025 9:30 AM
8:30 am
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9:30 am
CDT
Choose one session to watch alongside fellow attendees, followed by live speaker Q&A. All watch party talks will be in the on-demand video library for you to watch before and after the conference.
Building an AI co-writer for UX: A step-by-step guideBuilding an AI co-writer for UX: A step-by-step guide
Spotlight sessions
October 23, 2025 8:30 AM
October 23, 2025 9:30 AM
8:30 am
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9:30 am
CDT
QA with less: How to lint strings and run style checks on UI text
QA with less: How to lint strings and run style checks on UI text
Spotlight sessions
October 23, 2025 8:30 AM
October 23, 2025 9:30 AM
8:30 am
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9:30 am
CDT
Scaling when you’re solo: Building content ops for efficiency and impact
Scaling when you’re solo: Building content ops for efficiency and impact
Spotlight sessions
October 23, 2025 9:30 AM
October 23, 2025 10:00 AM
9:30 am
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10:00 am
CDT
30-min break
30-min break
Spotlight sessions
October 23, 2025 10:00 AM
October 23, 2025 10:10 AM
10:00 am
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10:10 am
CDT
Welcome back
Welcome back
Spotlight sessions
October 23, 2025 10:10 AM
October 23, 2025 10:45 AM
10:10 am
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10:45 am
CDT
Content design meets meditation: Crafting a guided experience
Content design meets meditation: Crafting a guided experience
Spotlight sessions
October 23, 2025 10:45 AM
October 23, 2025 10:50 AM
10:45 am
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10:50 am
CDT
5-min break
5-min break
Spotlight sessions
October 23, 2025 10:50 AM
October 23, 2025 11:25 AM
10:50 am
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11:25 am
CDT
How to build accessibility into every step of the design process
How to build accessibility into every step of the design process
Spotlight sessions
October 23, 2025 11:25 AM
October 23, 2025 11:30 AM
11:25 am
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11:30 am
CDT
5-min break
5-min break
Spotlight sessions
October 23, 2025 11:30 AM
October 23, 2025 12:30 PM
11:30 am
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12:30 pm
CDT
Unified content strategy: Partnerships and shared purpose
Unified content strategy: Partnerships and shared purpose
Larry Swanson
Community Growth Manager, metaphacts
Eileen Webb
Director of Strategy & Livestock, Webmeadow
Patrick Stafford
CEO, UX Content Collective
Kelly Chambers
Director of UX Writing & Content Design, Booking.com
Spotlight sessions
October 23, 2025 12:30 PM
October 23, 2025 1:30 PM
12:30 pm
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1:30 pm
CDT
60-min break
60-min break
Spotlight sessions
October 23, 2025 1:30 PM
October 23, 2025 2:30 PM
1:30 pm
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2:30 pm
CDT
Choose one session to watch alongside fellow attendees, followed by live speaker Q&A. All watch party talks will be in the on-demand video library for you to watch before and after the conference.
Measuring product success when incentives focus on people, not profitsMeasuring product success when incentives focus on people, not profits
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Spotlight sessions
October 23, 2025 1:30 PM
October 23, 2025 2:30 PM
1:30 pm
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2:30 pm
CDT
How to build a content design playbook when you’re short on time
How to build a content design playbook when you’re short on time
Spotlight sessions
October 23, 2025 1:30 PM
October 23, 2025 2:30 PM
1:30 pm
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2:30 pm
CDT
Ethical language frameworks: How content designers can shift nonprofit narratives
Ethical language frameworks: How content designers can shift nonprofit narratives
Spotlight sessions
October 23, 2025 2:30 PM
October 23, 2025 3:15 PM
2:30 pm
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3:15 pm
CDT
45-min break
45-min break
Spotlight sessions
October 23, 2025 3:15 PM
October 23, 2025 3:20 PM
3:15 pm
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3:20 pm
CDT
Welcome back
Welcome back
Spotlight sessions
These 10-minute talks pack a punch with focused, thoughtful ideas that deliver big impact in a small window.
October 23, 2025 3:20 PM
October 23, 2025 3:30 PM
3:20 pm
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3:30 pm
CDT
Applying ancient Gen X wisdom to modern content design woes
Applying ancient Gen X wisdom to modern content design woes
Spotlight sessions
October 23, 2025 3:30 PM
October 23, 2025 3:40 PM
3:30 pm
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3:40 pm
CDT
The role of the community of practice in the future of Scottish content design
The role of the community of practice in the future of Scottish content design
Spotlight sessions
October 23, 2025 3:40 PM
October 23, 2025 3:50 PM
3:40 pm
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3:50 pm
CDT
How to track your impact (and take back your time!)
How to track your impact (and take back your time!)
Spotlight sessions
October 23, 2025 3:50 PM
October 23, 2025 3:55 PM
3:50 pm
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3:55 pm
CDT
5-min break
5-min break
Spotlight sessions
October 23, 2025 3:55 PM
October 23, 2025 4:30 PM
3:55 pm
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4:30 pm
CDT
Content governance, community of practice, and generative AI in higher ed
Content governance, community of practice, and generative AI in higher ed
Spotlight sessions
October 23, 2025 4:30 PM
October 23, 2025 4:35 PM
4:30 pm
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4:35 pm
CDT
5-min break
5-min break
Spotlight sessions
October 23, 2025 4:35 PM
October 23, 2025 5:10 PM
4:35 pm
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5:10 pm
CDT
Taking the scenic route
Taking the scenic route
Full recordings of the live broadcast and watch parties will be available on demand for everyone who registers.
Friday, October 24
October 24, 2025 10:00 AM
October 24, 2025 10:05 AM
10:00 am
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10:05 am
CDT
Get clarity and find confidence in our rapidly-changing roles. Join us for a full day dedicated to helping you navigate the changing world of content design and AI. Learn why we created AI Focus Day and what to expect.
Welcome to AI Focus Day!Welcome to AI Focus Day!
Get clarity and find confidence in our rapidly-changing roles. Join us for a full day dedicated to helping you navigate the changing world of content design and AI. Learn why we created AI Focus Day and what to expect.
October 24, 2025 10:05 AM
October 24, 2025 10:45 AM
10:05 am
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10:45 am
CDT
Writing for accountability and trust: The role of content design in responsible AI
Writing for accountability and trust: The role of content design in responsible AI
October 24, 2025 10:50 AM
October 24, 2025 11:30 AM
10:50 am
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11:30 am
CDT
Not just “generated”: Demystifying AI through language
Not just “generated”: Demystifying AI through language
October 24, 2025 11:35 AM
October 24, 2025 12:35 PM
11:35 am
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12:35 pm
CDT
Navigating AI mandates at work: Stories from the front lines
Navigating AI mandates at work: Stories from the front lines
Jonathan McFadden
Staff Content Designer, Shopify
Marissa Phillips
Head of Writing, Block, Inc.
Lucie Hyde
Senior Director, User Experience & Design, PayPal
Justin Marks
Senior Content Designer, Independent
October 24, 2025 1:35 PM
October 24, 2025 2:35 PM
1:35 pm
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2:35 pm
CDT
Join fellow attendees to watch one session of your choice with live Q&A. You can also watch a few days ahead of the conference on your own, or catch up anytime afterward at your own pace.
Is my AI working? Auditing for accuracy and impactIs my AI working? Auditing for accuracy and impact
Join fellow attendees to watch one session of your choice with live Q&A. You can also watch a few days ahead of the conference on your own, or catch up anytime afterward at your own pace.
October 24, 2025 1:35 PM
October 24, 2025 2:35 PM
1:35 pm
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2:35 pm
CDT
When AI gets it wrong: Designing for trust and recovery
When AI gets it wrong: Designing for trust and recovery
October 24, 2025 1:35 PM
October 24, 2025 2:35 PM
1:35 pm
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2:35 pm
CDT
How to leverage no-code AI agents for content design innovation
How to leverage no-code AI agents for content design innovation
October 24, 2025 3:05 PM
October 24, 2025 3:45 PM
3:05 pm
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3:45 pm
CDT
How to design the personality of AI tools
How to design the personality of AI tools
October 24, 2025 3:50 PM
October 24, 2025 4:30 PM
3:50 pm
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4:30 pm
CDT
AI content systems that scale: Building frameworks beyond one-off prompts
AI content systems that scale: Building frameworks beyond one-off prompts
October 24, 2025 4:35 PM
October 24, 2025 5:20 PM
4:35 pm
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5:20 pm
CDT
Robots don’t have taste, but you do: How to define and measure AI content quality
Robots don’t have taste, but you do: How to define and measure AI content quality
Full recordings of the live broadcast and watch parties will be available on demand for everyone who registers.
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