Bria Alexander

" Designers need to help users recognize when AI is wrong and what to do about it - Christopher. "

" We are back and we are right on time. Eight o'clock on the dot. "

" Sponsor sessions are optional but incredibly high quality content, not sales pitches. "

" I want you to have the best time possible and bring your fullest self to our conference today. "

" AI is a great tool for drafting and summarizing, but you have to keep your unique voice because that’s what differentiates you. "

" Co-creating operating models with our teams helps us remain resilient even when things get a little hairy and squirrely. "

" Trust is fragile with designers; without clear communication, metrics can feel like micromanagement - Dave Malu. "

" We have the entire Rosenfeld Media staff on hand to support you throughout this conference. "

" Sponsors believe in advancing research, and we wouldn’t be here without them. "

" There will be session notes and sketch notes so you don’t have to take notes yourself unless you want to. "

" All speakers will be present in the #ARgeneral Slack channel to answer your questions. "

" Please put your dropdown or your personal agenda in your local time zone so there’s no ambiguity. "

" The code of conduct is on every page of our site; it includes procedures for getting assistance. "

" This conference is the opportunity I saw to design an experience that felt personal to our community. "

" Please read our code of conduct; it’s on every page of our website and includes ways to get help if needed. "

" We’re obligated to treat each other with kindness and respect. "

" You can invite anyone in your family to attend the sponsor sessions for free even if they’re not registered. "

" This is absolutely not the time for us to be throwing our hands up in the air and giving up on Research. "

" Slack has over 650 people actively talking and sharing experiences right now. "

" There is no need for you to take notes because session notes, videos, and decks will be shared as soon as possible. "

" Join our Slack channels—it’s really where the party is with gifts, jokes, and amazing conversations. "

" You gotta write that charter to get clarity with your team. "

" Slack is the heart and soul of this conference — that’s where you ask questions, get help, and connect with others. "

" Sponsor sessions are not sales pitches. They offer incredibly high-quality content and are free to anyone to attend. "

" You’ll hear tactile guidance on defining ROI. "

" OKRs can sometimes suck the oxygen out of the room if they focus only on bottom-line results, missing process and experience. "

" We need to slow down decision-making processes so that ethics and systems thinking scale with project scope. "

" Please read our code of conduct to ensure everyone can be their fullest selves while respecting others. "

" People are re-evaluating their lives and careers, which inspired me to start a podcast exploring these shifts. "

" There are no overlaps between sponsor content and main programming, so you never have to choose what to attend. "

" You can invite your coworker, your brother, your sister, your aunt to sponsor sessions even if they’re not signed up for the conference. "

" Please read our site’s code of conduct — it ensures we all treat each other with kindness and respect. "

" If you want to take notes during this presentation, there’s really no need — we’ve got you covered. "

" Please read our code of conduct; we want to ensure everyone feels safe and respected in this community. "