How to convince your boss to send you to The Human Insight Summit (THiS) in Austin, Texas

Episode web page ----------------------- >>> Insights Unlocked audience survey <<< Link https://bit.ly/3y4u9IJ We're conducting a survey to learn more about our listeners, and we'd love your participation! Your feedback will help us tailor our content to better meet your needs and interests, ensuring Insights Unlocked continues to provide valuable and engaging episodes. Thank you for helping us improve the show! ----------------------- The Human Insight Summit (THiS) PROMO Code The Human Insight Summit (THiS) is headed to Austin, Texas, this October 28-30. THiS is our annual, in-person customer conference dedicated to helping organizations understand their customers by showing and sharing, first-hand, the possibilities of using human insight across the business. Get $100 off your registration with the podcast listener code: UNLOCKED. Learn more or register. ----------------------- Rate Insights Unlocked and write a review If you appreciate Insights Unlocked, please give it a rating and a review. Visit Apple Podcasts, pull up the Insights Unlocked show page and scroll to the bottom of the screen. Below the trailers, you'll find Ratings and Reviews. Click on a star rating. Scroll down past the highlighted review and click on "Write a Review." You'll make my day. ----------------------- Show Notes In this episode, Nathan Isaacs sits down with Paige Musto, Vice President of Corporate Marketing at UserTesting, to discuss the upcoming Human Insight Summit. Key Takeaways: About the Human Insight Summit: The Human Insight Summit, hosted by UserTesting, is an annual conference that unites the UX, research, and product design community. This year’s event, held in Austin, Texas from October 28-30, will feature thought leaders and hands-on workshops focused on driving innovation through customer collaboration. Keynote Speaker: Adam Alter, NYU professor and behavioral scientist, will deliver a keynote on how hidden psychological forces shape decision-making, with actionable insights for UX design and product management. Workshops and Sessions: The conference will offer 15 breakout sessions across three main tracks: Elevating Experience Research, Insights-Driven Product Design, and Driving Growth and Innovation. In addition, attendees can participate in all-day workshops, learning how to get executive buy-in and evolving as a UX leader. Networking Opportunities: Paige emphasizes the importance of connecting with fellow attendees, noting that conference badges are a simple but effective tool for sparking conversations. Whether you’re a senior executive or early in your career, make the most of networking by focusing on both giving and receiving insights. How to Get the Most Out of the Summit: Paige offers practical advice for maximizing your time at the Summit: Identify Sessions Aligned with Your Business Goals: Before the conference, review the agenda and select sessions that best fit your organization’s needs. Be Engaged: Don’t hesitate to ask questions and engage in discussions during sessions. Leverage the Community: Make connections that can be valuable as your career grows. For senior attendees, focus on strategic networking and idea exchange. Junior attendees should be ready to absorb knowledge and make lasting connections. Conference Justification Template: For those needing to secure company approval to attend, UserTesting has created a justification template that outlines the ROI of attending the Summit. Visit usertesting.com/this/justification-template for more details. Special Discount Code: Use the code "unlocked" when registering at usertesting.com/this to get a $100 discount on your Summit ticket.