World Usability Day 2026 - The New AI: Alignment & Influence (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Triangle UXPA is partnering with the students in FLUX at UNC-CH and the Hussman School of Journalism and Media to celebrate World Usability Day 2026 at the Curtis Media Center at UNC-Chapel Hill on November 12.

The theme of this year's World Usability Day is Designing a Sustainable Future with Ethical AI. In this interactive session we will discuss the designer's role in bringing human creativity to the development of usable, functional systems.

Registration is limited to 60 attendees, so register early to ensure your spot.

The New AI: Alignment & Influence

How to align with people in the age of “You’re absolutely right.”

AI agents are eager to agree. People? Not so much. It’s easier than ever to build with AI, but are we building the right thing? AI is speeding up production, but now alignment and influence are the new bottleneck. Join this talk for practical takeaways on how to align with and influence people, so you can build the right thing together.

The Speaker and Facilitator: Tim Rosenberg

Tim is a Product Design leader with over 15 years of experience. He is currently Lead Product Designer at Glassdoor. He has worked on teams ranging from small startups to Big Tech enterprises to create consistent design systems that scale.

He is currently on a mission to fix AI design slop with AI-ready design systems.

Location:

Curtis Media Center, UNC - Chapel Hill
130 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
See Directions to Curtis Media Center - Google Maps

Parking

Parking is available at one of the many pay lots on campus for $1.00.

Waitlist

If the event fills up, you can join the waitlist. Two days before the event if there are spots available, we'll notify those on the waitlist. Any available spots will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Sponsors

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If you have questions or issues, please reach out to events@triuxpa.org

December 2026 BUI @ Boxyard RTP (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

What to Expect

Join us for the Beverage User Interface (BUI) social, a casual happy hour designed for relaxation and good company. The BUI is the perfect opportunity to kick back, share stories from the trenches, and bond with others who understand the unique challenges of a career in UX.

Note: This event is free to attend. One drink will be provided by our sponsor, Robert Half Marketing & Creative.

Location: The Boxyard

We’ll be meeting at Boxyard RTP!

Inspired by The Boxyard Tulsa, this 15,000 square-foot cargotecture is the first of its kind in North Carolina's bustling epicenter for startups and brainy talent. Boxyard RTP provides a unique year-round dining and shopping experience with opportunities to connect with each other.

Central to RTP and the Triangle Region, Boxyard RTP provides a platform for emerging entrepreneurs in the food, hospitality, retail and events industries. The venue includes an indoor-outdoor gathering space, dog park and performance stage with a robust event program featuring music, fitness classes, comedy nights and more.

Parking & Transportation

Parking: Boxyard RTP is located within the Hub RTP downtown district where parking spaces are plenty. Parking at Boxyard RTP is free

RTP Connect: RTP Connect is a last-mile Uber and Lyft service which provides a $10 credit towards one-way rides within RTP. Rides must start or stop at Boxyard or the Regional Transportation Center.

Bus: A bus stop is located right in front of Boxyard RTP on HWY-54

Carpool: We highly encourage coordinating with other attendees! Head over to the our community Slack channel to chat with folks and arrange a carpool.

Triangle UXPA upcoming events

World Usability Day 2026 - The New AI: Alignment & Influence (12 Nov 2026)

December 2026 BUI @ Boxyard RTP (10 Dec 2026)

What to Expect

Location: The Boxyard

Parking & Transportation