Future Builders '26
Think of it as your digital conference buddy.
You'll find it at app.futurebuilders.io.
Logging in
Use the email address you registered for Future Builders with. Enter it, and we'll send you a login link by email – that's it, no password to remember.
You can log back in the same way any time.
Not seeing the email? Check your spam folder.
Before the conference
- Set up your profile and start connecting with other attendees
- Browse the full programme and build your personal agenda
- Book your workshops (all the details are in there too)
During the conference
Last-minute changes, schedule updates and everything else you need to know on the day show up right in the app.
You'll also find the badge scanner here – every attendee badge has a QR code, so swapping contact details takes one scan.
Everybody gets to do two 2-hour workshops of their choice.
Here's how the sign-up works:
On 1 September, we'll send an email to the address you used to buy your ticket. It has everything you need for the sign-ups: access to our online tool, plus the exact date and time workshop registration opens.
On registration day, you'll get another reminder email – just to be safe. From that moment on, you can grab your spot in your favourite workshops.
Your Future Builders ticket includes access to the full event: stage program, breakout sessions (2 workshops), goodies, drinks, and veggie food throughout the day.
It also gets you into the uxcon vienna pre-conference get-together on September 15th.
Feel free to reach out to us via hi@futurebuilders.io
We're happy to help!
Future Builders is taking place at The Social Hub in Vienna, Austria.
The venue has a beautiful arena shaped auditorium, three additional breakout rooms, and plenty of corners and spaces to have side conversations, meet people, and actually talk.
It's a perfect room for what we're trying to do.
Future Builders is for the people in the room when decisions get made about what to build, how to build it, and whether it actually works. Designers, developers, product managers, researchers, content strategists, engineering leads, the roles matter less than the mindset.
If you've been watching AI reshape your workflow and wondering what your role looks like in two years, this is for you. If you're tired of hot takes and want an honest conversation about what's actually changing, this is for you. If you work across disciplines and know that the old silos don't hold up anymore, this is for you.
We're not separating people by job title. The most interesting conversations happen when a designer and an engineer disagree about the same problem, and both walk away sharper. That's the room we're building.
You'll get the most out of it if you:
- Work on digital products in any capacity
- Lead or contribute to cross-functional teams
- Want to understand AI as a material, not just a buzzword
- Prefer substance over spectacle
The easiest way to get there is via Praterstern, one of Vienna's main transport hubs.
U1, U2, S-Bahn, trams 2 and O, and bus 80A all stop there.
From Praterstern you can either walk – it's about 550 metres – or jump on tram 5 or O and ride directly to the venue.
In a landscape that's shifting fast and full of noise, you leave with a grounded sense of what's actually changing and what to do about it.
More specifically: you'll hear from people who are already navigating the shift, not just commenting on it. You'll work through real problems in hands-on sessions. And you'll meet people across roles who are asking the same questions you are.
You walk away with a better understanding of how cross-functional teams work together, not in theory, but in practice. Research-backed insights on where the industry is heading. New ideas on how product teams will collaborate in the future, especially as AI reshapes who does what. And connections with senior practitioners who are shaping the field.
Future Builders is taking place near Praterstern in Vienna – a great spot that's easy to get to, with several hotels nearby. (And yes, the Prater is right around the corner! 🎡)
You're also welcome to stay at the venue itself, since The Social Hub has also a hotel.
We've secured a discounted rate, though it's worth mentioning that it's a simple, budget-friendly hotel, so it's not your typical conference hotel.
The discount code is: MATCHWISE26
To book your stay:
- Go to The Social Hub Vienna Hotel Stay Page
- Select your dates (please note: the code is only valid for stays between 17 and 19 September)
- Enter the code MATCHWISE26 in the "Got a code?" field
- Select one of the available room categories
- Complete your booking using one of the available payment methods
And if you've already got a place in mind but want a second opinion, just get in touch – we're happy to help: hi@futurebuilders.io
A mix of interactive talks and hands-on workshops, with the workshops making up a good part of the day.
The interactive talks give you perspectives on where things are heading. The workshops are where you go deep: you can choose 2 out of 4 workshop topics.
The whole day is built around honest discussion and practical work that creates real value for everyone in the room.
Throughout the day, you'll have access to coffee, tea, juices, and water.
During the breaks, expect snacks (sweet and salty) to keep you going, plus a warm lunch (vegetarian and vegan) to recharge.
In the evening, we'll wrap up with snacks and drinks – including non-alcoholic options, beer, wine, and spritzers.
All food is vegetarian, with vegan options available too.
Every dish will be clearly labeled with allergen information.
Yes, the venue is wheelchair friendly.
If you have any specific question, feel free to reach out via hi@futurebuilders.io
We're happy to support!
Registration at the event without prior ticket purchase isn't possible.
It's best to buy your ticket a few weeks in advance to ensure participation in workshops and smooth logistics.
The Chatham House Rule is simple: everything you hear in the room is fair game to share – but not who said it.
No names, no company, no "someone from X told me." It's a rule that's been used in policy circles and closed-door meetings for decades, because it works.
We use it at Future Builders for the same reason. When you're in a room full of practitioners, people are naturally careful about what they say. They're protecting their company, their team, their reputation. The Chatham House Rule removes that pressure. Suddenly people can talk about what's actually going wrong, what they're struggling with, what surprised them – without worrying about it ending up on LinkedIn the next day.
No attribution means no filtering. And no filtering means you actually get to the good stuff.
It's there so you can swap contact details in seconds.
Just scan someone's badge – either with your phone's camera or with the QR scanner in the event app – and their contact is saved.
You'll find everyone you've connected with in your contact list in the app.
We'll provide vegetarian and vegan catering for the entire event.
On site, you’ll find clear signs listing all allergens.
If you have any specific questions in advance, just drop us a line at hi@futurebuilders.io.
A ticket can be transfered with prior notice for important reasons.
Sharing a ticket in order to participate on different days is not possible.
For more information please refer to our terms and conditions: https://www.uxcon.io/terms-and-conditions
Future Builders is an event focused on what product teams actually need: Cross-functional collaboration, decision-making under uncertainty, hands-on skills you can use the next day, and a clearer sense of where the industry is heading.
It's organized by Nicole and Andreas, the founders of matchwise OG and organizers of the international UX Research & Design conference uxcon vienna.
Yes – you’re welcome to take photos (and share them!) and also record short video clips. Full-session recordings, however, are not allowed. Don’t worry: we’ll be recording some sessions ourselves, and you’ll find details about those in the program.
There's no staffed cloakroom, but there's will be a wardrobe.
If you have anything special you need to store, just let us know – we'll figure something out.
We're not looking for speakers at the moment.
If you have a proposal or just want to start a conversation though, feel free to reach out via hi@futurebuilders.io.
Yes. During your participation at Future Builders, you might be photographed or recorded (including audio).
These recordings may be used across different media (print, online, etc.) and in uxcon vienna publications for public relations and documentation purposes.
Please note: there is no financial compensation for this. Providing consent is not legally required, but if you do not wish to be recorded, participation in parts of the event where recordings are made will not be possible.If you have any questions, just come talk to us!