Key topics: Why does it seem like the sky is falling for design, and how can we stay relevant? Is AI eating designers' lunch, or is it just noise? The tough truths of the business of design: Why talent alone is not enough to succeed

A private executive roundtable event hosted by The Ortus Club and Vonage. The main topic was revolving around the latest technology in voice communications and its rapidly evolving landscape from the customer experience, business and security point of view.

Talk theme: Design + Business: Thinking Strategically and Designing for Impact

Talk theme: Designing for Tomorrow: AI, UX, and the Shifting Global Economy

An invite-only closed-door executive panel discussion hosted by Fintech News Malaysia and F-Secure. We discussed the landscape of heightened cyber incidents in Southeast Asia, latest trends and case studies for digital security and protection, driving retention and revenue by securing customers’ digital moments and more.

The economic landscape is changing as startups and businesses shift towards profitability from growing at all costs. New AI is creating a mix of awe and anxiety. Design is becoming more mature, and is no longer the new kid on the block. How to stay relevant when these shifts combine? Tune in.

Talk theme: How to adapt and thrive as a UX professional in an economic downturn. Organized by Tech Circus, part of the Product Design Week.

Talk theme: Staying relevant and forming a strategic design point of view when the stakes are high and the world is rapidly changing.

Talk theme: Becoming a recession-proof UX Professional. Organized by Geekle.

We talked about the impact of the economic downturn on the UX industry and provided helpful, actionable tips on how better to find opportunities of all kinds in the current market.

Talk theme: What does the current economic downturn mean, and how to adapt?

I had the pleasure of talking to the brilliant Ellen Glover of the Chicago-based BuiltIn.com and providing my views, thoughts and insights on the current economic downturn and its impact on the UX design industry and the design community.

InVision's Design Leadership Forum organized a conversation about the monetization of digital design skills. I was the main speaker at the campfire discussion. I touched on different ways how we can monetize our skills, the current economic landscape and its impact on designers and the potential for diversification of design leaders' revenue streams.

An event organized by La Victoria Lab, the innovation studio of Intercorp, one of the largest business conglomerates in Peru. The discussion revolves around insights regarding shifts and trends in consumer behaviour in growing markets such as Southeast Asia, China, and the Middle East.

Insights from Design Leaders in the APAC region about their successes, challenges, and insights working remotely while leading teams.

How to succeed as a designer & UX fundamentals. A speaker session.

Why and how mobile-first design is the priority in 2020. A panel discussion.

Global creative & design webinar

Topic: Predictions, emerging opportunities & trends to watch in 2020.

Topic: Essential qualities and capabilities of a modern design leader.

Scaling design teams and managing design talents.