Firesides are virtual, member-exclusive sessions with guest speakers who are invited to share their perspectives on relevant industry topics.
May 7, 2026
In Q1, we heard the PDLC is shifting. Phases are compressing, roles are blurring, and the collaboration between product, design, and engineering is being reshaped by AI capabilities and economic pressure alike.
April 23, 2026
In this session, we hear from four members operating across distinct segments of the industry — from enterprises to hypergrowth companies — Adobe, Wells Fargo, Nationwide, and Deel.
April 9, 2026
As AI-native experiences become core to the future of product development and customer experience, this session will bring two council members, Purvi Shah from Target and Rachel Been from Expedia Group, who have recently been working with OpenAI to deliver agentic commerce apps and experiences.
March 20, 2025
Chris Hacker, former Chief Design Officer at Herman Miller, Johnson & Johnson, and Aveda shares his lessons learnt for ensuring the longevity of strategic design leadership
March 12, 2025
How can design leaders sustain creativity, resilience, and well-being in high-performance roles?
January 28, 2025
Join us for a unique fireside conversation exploring how design and policy can align to address some of the most pressing challenges in data privacy, cybersecurity, AI regulation, and digital trade.
September 11, 2024
Jeff Gelfuso, Chief Product Experience Officer at Workday, shared his career journey from Chief Design Officer to leading product experience for 65 million users.
August 21, 2024
Join us for an action-packed fireside session with Jocelyn Mangan, Founder & CEO of Him for Her. This discussion will delve into the critical need for increased diversity in boardrooms and the innovative, relationship-forward approaches to achieving it.
August 21, 2024
DXC members joined Jocelyn Mangan, Founder & CEO of Him for Her, for a fireside session on increasing visibility and networking for board opportunities.
August 15, 2024
in our fireside chat that aims to deepen the conversation on enhancing credibility, influence, and relevance for design executives in top leadership roles. We'll discuss gaining the necessary competencies to succeed in strategic contexts. Featuring Leah Sweet, a global transformation leader with exp
July 31, 2024
In an era of hyper-growth and product specialization, design has become fragmented into narrowly defined roles, increasing complexity without delivering better outcomes.
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