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Best UX and Design Conferences in Europe in 2027
Last updated: November 2026. We refresh this list every time an organizer confirms new dates or prices.
Looking for the best design conferences in Europe in 2027? This guide compares the events worth your time and budget, with confirmed dates, cities and ticket prices in one place. It covers UX, product design, design leadership, graphic design and the craft of working with AI.
A note on bias: we organize Hatch Conference, so we list it first. Every other event here is one we would send our own team to.
The short answer. If you are an experienced product designer, researcher or design leader, the strongest picks for 2027 are Hatch Conference in Berlin (September), UX London (July), UXLx in Lisbon (May) and Leading Design in London (November). For visual and graphic design, OFFF Barcelona (May) is the one to book. For front end craft, pick Pixel Pioneers.
Design conferences in Europe 2027 at a glance
Conference | Dates in 2027 | City | Best for | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 15 to 17 | Berlin, Germany and online | Senior designers, researchers and design leaders | €550 onsite, €75 online | |
April 22 to 23, May 12 to 13, May 20 to 21 | Lisbon, Berlin, Amsterdam | Small group workshops on strategy, AI teamwork and leadership | See site | |
May 6 to 8 | Barcelona, Spain | Graphic, motion and digital creativity | See site | |
May 11 to 14 | Lisbon, Portugal | Hands on UX training | To be announced | |
UX Copenhagen | May 21 | Copenhagen, Denmark | Human centred and ethical design | To be announced |
June 9 to 10 | Edinburgh, UK | Designers and researchers, community led | 2026 started at £374 | |
June 15 to 16 | Aarhus, Denmark | Peer exchange without sales pitches | To be announced | |
June, date to be announced | Bristol, UK | Affordable front end and UI design day | 2026 was £179 | |
November, dates to be announced | London, UK | Heads of design, directors and VPs | 2026 started near €1,355 |
Dates come from each organizer or from public event listings as of November 2026. Always confirm on the official site before you book travel.
The best design conferences in Europe in 2027
1. Hatch Conference 2027, Berlin
Dates: September 15 to 17, 2027 (conference days on September 16 and 17, workshop day on September 15) Location: Tempelhof Airport, Berlin, Germany, plus online Price: from €550 onsite and from €75 online Best for: experienced product designers, UX researchers and design leaders
Hatch is the design conference in Europe built only for designers. Attendance is curated, so the room is full of senior practitioners and leaders from in house design teams, not recruiters or vendors. You apply for an invite before you can buy a ticket.
New for 2027: the conference grows from one day to two full conference days. That means twice the main stage program, more roundtables and more small workshops, plus a separate day for long form workshops. Around 1,000 designers are expected onsite, with many more joining online.
The venue is part of the draw. Tempelhof is the former airport at the centre of the 1948 Berlin Airlift and one of the most striking buildings in the city.
Past speakers include Paula Scher (Pentagram), Erik Spiekermann, David Carson, Randy Hunt (Notion), Bob Baxley, Jenny Wen (Anthropic) and Emmet Connolly (Intercom). Topics run from craft and design systems to strategy, business and how AI is changing design work.
This is the sixth edition. The 2026 onsite conference and workshops both sold out.
Apply for an invite to Hatch 2027
2. Ateliers by Hatch, Lisbon, Berlin and Amsterdam
Dates: Strategy Ateliers in Lisbon on April 22 to 23, Agentic Ateliers in Berlin on May 12 to 13, Leadership Ateliers in Amsterdam on May 20 to 21 Best for: design managers, leads and directors who want to work on real problems in a small group
Not a conference in the classic sense. Each edition is capped at 50 to 70 people and built around half day workshops, peer groups and coaching between participants. Lisbon focuses on design strategy, Berlin on working with AI agents inside design teams, Amsterdam on leadership.
3. OFFF Barcelona
Dates: May 6 to 8, 2027 Location: Disseny Hub Barcelona, Spain
The big one for graphic design, motion, illustration and digital art. Running since 2001, it feels more like a festival than a conference. Go for inspiration and the creative community, not for product design process.
4. Leading Design London
Dates: November 2027, exact dates to be announced Location: London, UK
A single track conference for people who run design teams: heads of design, directors and VPs. Expect honest talks about team culture, influence and career, not craft. It is the most expensive event on this list, and workshops are often sold separately.
5. More design events in Europe worth a look
prompt:UX, Berlin, February 24 to 25, 2027. Focused on where AI meets UX design.
UX Copenhagen, May 21, 2027. One day on human centred and responsible design.
UX Scotland, Edinburgh, June 9 to 10, 2027. Community led, with lots of case studies and workshops.
Pixel Pioneers, Bristol, June 2027. One affordable day of front end and UI design talks. Date to be confirmed.
World Usability Congress, Graz, October 12 to 14, 2027. Usability and UX in large organizations.
How to choose a design conference in 2027
By seniority. Many events are built for people in their first years. If you have eight or more years behind you, look for a curated audience or an application step, as at Hatch, Ateliers and Leading Design.
By format. Want to listen and be inspired? Choose talks (Hatch, OFFF, Leading Design). Want to practise? Choose workshop heavy events (UXLx, UX London, Ateliers).
By budget. Online tickets start at €75 at Hatch. Onsite tickets across Europe run from under €200 for a single community day to more than €1,300 for leadership events. Add travel and two or three hotel nights.
By timing. Spring is crowded: OFFF, UXLx, SmashingConf Amsterdam and all three Ateliers land between late April and late May. September is the second peak, with SmashingConf Freiburg, Hatch and uxcon vienna inside four weeks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best design conference in Europe in 2027?
For experienced product designers, researchers and design leaders, Hatch Conference in Berlin (September 15 to 17, 2027) is the strongest choice: two conference days, a workshop day, a curated audience of around 1,000 designers and tickets from €550 onsite or €75 online. For graphic design choose OFFF Barcelona. For design leadership only, choose Leading Design London.
When and where is Hatch Conference 2027?
Hatch Conference 2027 takes place from September 15 to 17, 2027 at the former Tempelhof Airport in Berlin, Germany. The two conference days are September 16 and 17. You can also join online.
How much do design conferences in Europe cost in 2027?
Online tickets start around €75. Most onsite tickets for two or three day conferences sit between €400 and €900. Leadership events and small group formats cost €1,000 to €1,500. Hatch 2027 starts at €550 onsite.
Which design conferences are best for senior designers and design leaders?
Hatch Conference (Berlin), Leading Design (London) and the Ateliers series (Lisbon, Berlin, Amsterdam) are designed for senior practitioners and leaders. Hatch and Ateliers curate who attends.
Which design conferences take place in Berlin in 2027?
prompt:UX runs on February 24 to 25, Agentic Ateliers on May 12 to 13 and Hatch Conference on September 15 to 17.
Can I attend a European design conference online?
Yes. Hatch Conference streams its main stage and keeps recordings available afterwards, from €75. Both SmashingConf events also offer online tickets.
When do tickets for 2027 design conferences go on sale?
Most organizers open early bird sales six to nine months ahead. UX London, OFFF and both SmashingConf events are already on sale. For Hatch 2027, apply for an invite now and you will hear first when tickets open.
Join us in Berlin
Hatch Conference 2027 runs September 15 to 17 at Tempelhof Airport. Two conference days, one workshop day, a room full of experienced designers. Apply for your invite or see the Ateliers 2027 program.
Run a design conference in Europe that belongs on this list? Write to info@hatchconference.com and we will take a look.