Bria Alexander

" AI is not really doing anything better than humans yet; it’s just faster and more efficient - Bria. "

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

" Sometimes resources are available as soon as an hour or 30 minutes after the talk, like the team is working miracles. "

" If you want to make this conference better for you, just let us know in Slack — we want you to have a positive experience. "

" What if we had AI teammates who were on every call and could help moderate, recap, and track time? That future is likely. "

" Being true to our humanity and morality lets us better ourselves and our teammates. "

" Design ops is still defining its service offering and must articulate value both internally and to business partners - Zi. "

" Thank you to our sponsors, we could not do this conference without you. "

" Please stand up and hold each other’s hands, and on three, raise them high and shout Yeah so virtual can hear you. "

" Sponsor sessions may require registration by email to prevent Zoom bombings and protect session integrity. "

" Use your phone camera to scan the QR code on screen and access the digital swag bag. "

" If you have a question for one of the speakers, put it in the specific thread associated with the talk or it will get lost. "

" Sponsors bring so much color and so much light into the community. "

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

" By showing up, you’re doing so not just for yourselves, but for everyone else that’s here. "

" There is no need to take notes. Our session notes, resources, videos, and slide decks will all be shared on the website. "

" The official conference time zone is Pacific Daylight Time, but you can adjust it based on where you are. "

" MJ Broadband saves our fingers some pain and some stress because we don’t have to take notes. "

" Louisa Scholar saves us a lot of work by curating the Civic Design library and digital benefits hub. "

" Sponsor sessions are completely free and offer content just as valuable as the main program sessions. "

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

" Just because empathy isn’t always visible at the top doesn’t mean you can’t be the change. "

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

" Please read our code of conduct. Every participant should feel safe, included, and welcome. "

" Scaling design organizations is the theme because in trying times, we need each other's support. "

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

" Future-facing regulatory structures can avoid post-traumatic innovation by anticipating technology’s social impacts. "

" The most highly rated part of the conference every year are the facilitators making the cohorts sing. "

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

" Sponsors make this conference possible, without them we wouldn't be here talking about some incredibly interesting things. "

" The cohort experience is one of the highest rated things because you get to meet new people from different companies. "

" Day three is about keeping people at the center of an expanding enterprise, which is tricky but so important. "

" Yesterday was a lot of fun, but today is going to be even more fun. "

" Sponsor sessions are truly a treat, with no overlaps to the main program and absolutely no sales pitch. "