Here’s a curated list of 25 notable conferences and events in 2025 that web designers should consider:
1. Smashing Conf
Hosted by the team behind Smashing Magazine, SmashingConf offers two days of talks and workshops from industry leaders, focusing on practical takeaways for immediate application.
Dates: May 13–14, 2025
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Website: https://smashingconf.com
2. Awwwards Conference
Celebrating creativity and innovation in web design, the Awwwards Conference attracts top digital designers and developers, featuring inspiring talks, workshops, and award ceremonies.
Dates: February 18–19, 2025
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Website: https://conference.awwwards.com
3. UXDX
Focusing on user experience, product design, and development, UXDX emphasizes end-to-end product delivery and collaboration among designers, developers, and product teams.
Dates: September 24–26, 2025
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Website: https://uxdx.com
4. An Event Apart
This traveling conference series offers intimate learning environments with sessions on CSS, responsive design, and accessibility, catering to those deeply invested in web design.
Dates: Multiple dates in 2025
Locations: Various cities across the USA
Website: https://aneventapart.com
5. CreativePro Week
Catering to graphic designers, web designers, and creative professionals, CreativePro Week offers sessions on branding, typography, and content creation, expanding skill sets beyond web design.
Dates: June 2–6, 2025
Location: Denver, Colorado, USA
Website: https://creativeproweek.com
6. Web Directions Summit
As a leading web design and development conference in the Asia-Pacific region, it features sessions on cutting-edge design techniques, front-end frameworks, and digital product strategies.
Dates: November 6–8, 2025
Location: Sydney, Australia
Website: https://webdirections.org
7. Config by Figma
Figma’s flagship conference celebrates all things design, offering insightful talks, live product demos, and a global community atmosphere.
Dates: August 12–13, 2025
Location: Virtual and In-person (San Francisco, USA)
Website: https://config.figma.com
8. Design Matters
Exploring the intersection of design, art, and technology, this boutique conference is ideal for creatives pushing the boundaries of web design.
Dates: October 1–2, 2025
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Website: https://designmatters.io
9. WordCamp Europe
As the flagship event for WordPress users, it offers sessions on themes, plugins, and web performance optimization, benefiting designers working with WordPress.
Dates: June 19–21, 2025
Location: Madrid, Spain
Website: https://europe.wordcamp.org/2025
10. Adobe MAX
Adobe MAX brings together professionals from graphic design, photography, video, and web design, featuring cutting-edge sessions and hands-on labs.
Dates: October 20–22, 2025
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Website: https://adobe.com/max
11. The UX Conference
Focusing on user experience and design strategy, it offers talks and workshops tailored to web designers aiming to deepen their understanding of UX principles.
Dates: March 11–12, 2025
Location: London, UK
Website: https://theuxconf.com
12. CSS Day
A highly focused conference for front-end developers and web designers, CSS Day delves deep into advanced CSS techniques, design systems, and browser quirks.
Dates: June 5–6, 2025
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Website: https://cssday.nl
13. Interaction 25
Organized by the Interaction Design Association (IxDA), this global event focuses on interaction design, exploring the evolving role of designers in shaping the digital world.
Dates: February 3–7, 2025
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Website: https://interaction25.ixda.org
14. Frontend United
Bringing together front-end developers and designers, it offers sessions on the latest technologies, tools, and methodologies in web development and design.
Dates: May 15–16, 2025
Location: Ghent, Belgium
Website: https://frontendunited.org
15. OFFF Barcelona
A festival for the creative community, OFFF features workshops, conferences, and performances, inspiring web designers with innovative ideas and trends.
Dates: April 23–25, 2025
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Website: https://offf.barcelona
16. Web Summit
One of the largest tech conferences globally, Web Summit covers a wide range of topics, including web design, development, and digital marketing.
Dates: November 3–6, 2025
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Website: https://websummit.com
17. FITC Toronto
Focusing on Future, Innovation, Technology, and Creativity, FITC Toronto offers sessions on design, development, and media, catering to web designers and developers.
Dates: April 27–29, 2025
Location: Toronto, Canada
Website: https://fitc.ca
18. Generate Conference
Organized by net magazine, Generate Conference offers practical advice and inspiration for web designers and developers, featuring leading industry speakers.
Dates: September 17–18, 2025
Location: London, UK
Website: https://generateconf.com
19. WebExpo Conference
WebExpo is a prominent event covering frontend and backend development, UX & UI design, AI, data, product research, digital marketing, and business. The 2025 conference offers 70 talks, free workshops, and mentor hours, providing a comprehensive learning experience for web professionals.
Dates: May 28–30, 2025
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Website: https://webexpo.net
20. The Web Conference (WWW2025)
The Web Conference, formerly known as the International World Wide Web Conference, is an annual event focusing on the future directions of the World Wide Web. It provides a premier forum for discussion about the evolution of the web, standardization of its associated technologies, and their impact on society and culture.
Dates: April 28 – May 2, 2025
Location: Location to be announced
Website: https://www2025.thewebconf.org
21. UX360 Research Summit 2025
The UX360 Research Summit is a virtual conference focusing on UX and design research methods. Led by over 25 leading UX practitioners, the event covers planning, conducting, analyzing, and implementing UX insights through talks and interactive panel discussions.
Dates: February 19–20, 2025
Location: Virtual
Website: https://ux360summit.com/
22. Web Summit Vancouver
Web Summit Vancouver is set to be one of the world’s biggest tech conferences, bringing together thousands of international entrepreneurs, investors, media outlets, and leaders. This event marks Web Summit’s first foray into North America, continuing its mission to connect the global technology ecosystem.
Dates: May 27–30, 2025
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Website: https://vancouver.websummit.com
23. Adobe Summit – The Digital Experience Conference
Adobe Summit focuses on digital experiences, offering insights into the latest trends and technologies in digital marketing and customer experiences. Attendees can learn from global innovators, connect with peers, and be inspired by industry leaders.
Dates: March 17–20, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, and Online
Website: https://summit.adobe.com/na
24. International JavaScript Conference London
This conference is dedicated to JavaScript and its frameworks, offering sessions on the latest developments in JavaScript, web development, and software architecture. It’s ideal for web designers looking to enhance their coding skills and stay updated with industry trends.
Dates: May 12–15, 2025
Location: London, United Kingdom, and Online
Website: https://javascript-conference.com/london
25. World Design Congress 2025
The World Design Congress returns to London, bringing together representatives from various design disciplines, including architecture, communications, transport, and service design. The 2025 theme, “Design for Planet,” focuses on sustainable, circular, and repairable design solutions.
Dates: September 9–10, 2025
Location: London, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.designcouncil.org.uk
These events provide a unique opportunity to stay updated on the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies through workshops, keynote speeches, and hands-on sessions led by experts.
Conferences also foster invaluable networking opportunities, allowing attendees to connect with like-minded peers, potential clients, and industry leaders.
Check out some of these in 2025!