AI Design Events & Workshops 2025

Unlock the future of creative design with our comprehensive guide to AI Design Events & Workshops for 2025 and beyond. Are you a designer looking to leverage generative AI and transform your UX/UI design workflow? The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is reshaping the creative industry, making it crucial to stay ahead with the latest tools and techniques. From mastering AI-powered design software to understanding the ethical implications of AI in visual design, these events provide invaluable insights and practical skills.

This curated list features the top conferences, workshops, and online courses focused on AI in design, helping you to learn AI for design and connect with industry leaders. Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking to integrate AI tools for designers or a beginner exploring AI design trends, you'll find events that cater to your skill level. We'll explore the key trends, highlight must-see speakers, and offer practical advice on choosing the right events to enhance your career.

Navigate the dynamic landscape of AI-driven design with our calendar, which will be added below. This resource will help you discover events that will assist in expanding your knowledge in areas such as AI and graphic design, and AI for user experience.

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prompt:UX 2025

The prompt:UX Conference is a premier international event focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and user experience (UX) design. Taking place on 13–14 November 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden, and on 21–22 January 2026 in Berlin, Germany, it provides a platform for UX professionals, including designers, researchers and leaders, to explore the latest trends and practical applications of AI in UX.

Key highlights:

  • Workshops and sessions: Hands-on workshops such as 'Design with AI', focusing on integrating AI tools into UX processes such as prototyping and wireframing, alongside discussions on best practices and real-world applications.
  • Focus areas: Topics covered include AI-driven personalisation, advanced design techniques, and leveraging AI for user research and product innovation.
  • Networking opportunities: There are ample opportunities for participants to connect with peers through interactive sessions and social events.
  • Format: This two-day event features conference talks on the first day and optional workshops on the second day for deeper learning.

This conference is ideal for professionals seeking actionable insights, skill development, and collaboration opportunities in the evolving field of AI-powered UX design.

📅 Stockholm (13–14 November 2025) at Framna Studio, Stockholm
📅 Berlin (21–22 January 2026) at the AMANO Grand Central Hotel, Berlin, Germany
🎟 €450 or €850 with workshop

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AI Design Summit Morocco

The AI Design Summit, supported by Orange Digital Center Morocco, is the inaugural event to explore the intersection of AI and design in Morocco and Africa. The event is scheduled for 8 May 2025 and will bring together over five international experts, twenty professionals and three strategic partners. The aim of the summit is to showcase African creativity and position Morocco as a hub for tech and design talent on the global stage.

📅 Date: Thursday 08 May 2025
📍 Venue: Universiapolis - Université Internationale d'Agadir
🎟️ Free admission (Upon registration)

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TEDAI San Francisco 2025

TEDAI San Francisco 2025 conference, focused on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence across industries, institutions, communities, and cultures. Curated by Sam and Walter De Brouwer in collaboration with TED, it aims to foster a deeper understanding of AI's potential and challenges.

Key Highlights:

  • Talks and Panels: Features live TED Talks, panels, and fireside chats led by global leaders in technology, science, healthcare, media, and the arts.
  • Hackathon: Includes the "AI For Good Open Source Hackathon," encouraging innovative AI solutions for societal and environmental challenges with a $15K prize pool.
  • Networking Opportunities: Provides access to afterparties, meals, and informal gatherings to connect with peers, founders, investors, and C-level executives.
  • Focus Areas: Topics include generative AI, ethical AI, AI applications in creativity, healthcare, cybersecurity, and more.

The event attracts over 1,000 attendees from 30+ countries and is designed for professionals looking to explore AI's role in shaping the future thoughtfully and effectively
📅 October 21-22, 2025
📍 San Francisco, USA
🎟️ From $900 USD

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Design & AI Symposium

The annual Design & AI Symposium connects the design and AI communities during Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven, exploring the intersection of design and artificial intelligence. The 4th edition of the symposium aims to provide a productive space balancing optimism and criticism of AI in design. It facilitates contestation, reimagination and collaboration among designers, academics and policymakers. It highlights a European perspective on AI, emphasising values such as respect, creative freedom, inclusion and societal purpose, rather than focusing on hype or economic factors. The symposium includes discussions and presentations about designing with and for AI, addressing the opportunities and risks of relying on AI.

Taking place during Dutch Design Week (18–26 October 2025) in Eindhoven, the wider event offers a dynamic creative atmosphere with many related exhibitions and sessions, including themes on digital futures and the role of AI in design and society. The event contributes to broader discussions on ethical AI, creative processes using AI, and shaping responsible design futures.

📅 October 21, 2026
📍 Fifth NRE, Eindhoven
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ITL Fonts and AI Conference

Fonts & AI

The inaugural Fonts and AI Conference, held online on 23–24 October 2025, was a pioneering two-day event dedicated to exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on type design. Curated by leading experts, it provided a comprehensive perspective on the economic, creative and legal transformation of typography by AI. As the first event of its kind, it attracted significant interest and laid the groundwork for future innovations in the field.

Key Highlights:

  • The conference covered a broad range of topics from theoretical foundations of AI models to practical implementations in type design.
  • Discussions included ethical and legal implications of AI training models for fonts, including copyright protection and community concerns.
  • The event featured presentations and panels addressing both the threats and opportunities AI represents for the typographic community.

Program Highlights:

  • Day 1 included talks on AI creative tools, deep learning in type design history, ethical considerations, and automation insights from industry surveys.
  • Day 2 featured discussions on machine learning limitations, font dataset regularization, font generation models, co-creation with AI, and a panel on AI’s threats and opportunities in font design.
  • A pre-conference workshop focused on using AI tools like ChatGPT for coding automation in Glyphs type design software was held on October 22.

As the first event of its kind, it attracted significant interest and laid the groundwork for future innovations in the field.
📅 October 23-24, 2025
📍 Online
🎟️ Professional £125 / Student £45.

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Upscale Conf

Upscale Conf 2025 is a two-day event dedicated to exploring the intersection of AI, design, and creativity. Organised by Freepik and born in Malaga, Spain, the conference is returing to Malaga after a creative gather in San Francisco earlier this year,

Key Highlights

  • Speakers: Features industry leaders such as ANDREAS MARKDALEN (Frog), MARTEN KUIPERS (DEPT®), TEY BANNERMAN (Tiny Lab of Wonders), ISABELITA VIRTUAL (OpenAI).
  • Talks and Workshops: Includes inspiring talks and hands-on workshops focusing on AI tools, creative breakthroughs, and practical skills for professionals.
  • Networking Opportunities: Offers chances to connect with collaborators, mentors, and creative partners in the industry.
  • Tickets: Prices range from $350 to $650, with early bird discounts available.

This conference is ideal for creators, technologists, and innovators looking to push the boundaries of AI-powered design and creativity.

📅 November 4-5, 2025
📍 Malaga, Spain
🎟️ €500

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The Design + AI Summit

Every revolution presents both risk and opportunity - and we are only at the beginning of an AI revolution that will impact every aspect of graphic design, writing, art, social media, publishing and communications. The Design + AI Summit, an essential how-to event, will help you harness the power of AI to create quality work more efficiently. With 12 great sessions from internationally renowned experts, you'll take away practical techniques to help you master a wide range of generative AI tools. If you want to find out how to use AI tools to your advantage, you can't afford to miss this event!

Key Topics

  • Best practices for integrating AI into design workflows.
  • Using AI tools like Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Adobe Firefly.
  • Ethical considerations and legal issues surrounding AI in design.
  • Enhancing corporate branding and marketing with AI-generated content.
  • Optimizing generative AI for video, audio, and social media.

This summit is ideal for creatives looking to embrace AI technologies while maintaining human-centered design principles.

📅 November 13-14, 2025.
📍 Online
🎟️ $695

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World AI Technology Expo 2025

The World AI Technology Expo 2025 in Dubai is a premier event for AI professionals, innovators, and enthusiasts. It features a wide range of activities, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, networking sessions, and exhibitions. Below is a summary of the main highlights:

Key Features

  • Keynote Speakers: Industry leaders like Andrew Ng, Fei-Fei Li, and Demis Hassabis will discuss topics such as machine learning, neural networks, and ethical AI.
  • Panel Discussions: Topics include AI applications in healthcare, climate change, autonomous vehicles, and more. These panels bring together researchers, policymakers, and industry experts.
  • Workshops: Hands-on sessions focus on areas like deep learning, natural language processing, and AI ethics. These are tailored for both beginners and advanced professionals.
  • AI Showcase: Cutting-edge technologies such as robotics, intelligent automation tools, and AI-driven software will be demonstrated live.
  • Startup Pitch Competitions: Emerging AI startups will pitch to investors and judges for funding opportunities.

This expo serves as a hub for knowledge sharing, innovation showcasing, and professional growth in the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence.

📅 November 21-22, 2025
📍 Movenpick Grand Albustan Hotel, Dubai, UAE

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Spotlight AI

Spotlight AI is a full-day online conference dedicated to exploring the implications and opportunities of AI in the digital creative industries. It focuses on how artificial intelligence is reshaping creativity, innovation and collaboration for designers, developers and digital creatives. Attendees will gain insights into the transformative role of AI in creative workflows, its challenges and opportunities for the future of digital creation.
📅 December 4, 2025
📍 Online
🎟️ Early bird $59

Scandinavian Creative AI Summit 2025 (SCAISU)

Scandinavian Creative AI Summit 2025 (SCAISU)

The Scandinavian Creative AI Summit 2026 (SCAISU) is a major event dedicated to exploring how generative AI is transforming the creative industries in Scandinavia and beyond. Taking place on 4 June 2026 in Copenhagen, the summit will bring together professionals from film, advertising, branding, games, writing, music and other creative fields to share insights, showcase innovations and discuss the integration of AI into creative workflows.

In summary, the Scandinavian Creative AI Summit 2026 is the premier event for those interested in the future of creativity powered by AI, providing a platform to learn, network and be inspired by the latest advancements and thought leaders in the field.

📅 June 4, 2026
📍 Industriens Hus, Copenhagen & Online
🎟️ TBA

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Hatch Conference

The Hatch Conference 2026 is an exclusive, invitation-only event focusing on UX, UXR and product design. Taking place from 16 to 18 September 2026, it will be held in Berlin, Germany. The conference features a combination of in-person talks and hands-on workshops led by industry experts. Here's a summary of the event:

  • Builder's Day: Full-day workshops on technical design, AI, accessibility, and more.
  • Strategy & Biz Day: Half-day workshops focusing on design strategy and business.
  • Conference Day: Keynotes, roundtables and networking sessions with global leaders.

For those unable to attend in person, a livestream of Conference Day is available. The event aims to provide a platform for senior leaders, managers and designers to share insights and learn from each other.

📅 September 16-18, 2026
📍 Berlin and Online
🎟️ TBA

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