Bria Alexander

" Netflix using AI-generated ads is a low-risk testbed but raises ethical questions - Lauren. "

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

" David Nicholson is our house scribe, a senior UX designer with a passion for enterprise-scale products. "

" What is your mission for this design Ops summit? When this conference ends, what do you want to feel? "

" It’s energy management, not time management — listen to yourself rather than comparing your output to others. "

" The stories you’re gonna hear today really reflect the world we live in, design operations, and resilience. "

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

" Look for people wearing the very acute Rosenfeld Media black hats if you need help. "

" We want you to have a great time and feel good about being here — if anything is preventing that, let us know. "

" This is the same conference in so many good ways — good ways are that it’s resilient and there’s a certain steadiness. "

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

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

" David Nicholson is the reason why you don’t have to write very fast. "

" I often find myself wondering what I really gained from time away from my desk beyond swag and catching up with colleagues. "

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

" If you feel uncomfortable or unsafe engaging in this community, we want to know about it. "

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

" The world really needs what researchers like you bring to the table. "

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

" If you are a cohort participant and don’t see your private Slack channel, please let us know so we can guide you. "

" There’s no need to take notes because session notes, videos, and decks will be shared promptly on the conference site. "

" Saying no with intentionality and clear guidelines creates clarity and focus. "

" Respect and kindness are mandatory; please read our code of conduct to ensure a positive community experience. "

" The theme is clarity. But really I’m gonna say the theme is you — the 613 people from all over the planet. "

" 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. "

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

" Lauren Cantor works with companies to create new business strategies by tackling human-centered design. "

" Our industry is new enough that we get to make design ops whatever we want it to be – that’s an incredible opportunity. "

" Check out our digital swag bag for some awesome offers from our sponsors – it's like free t-shirts and sweaters but digital. "

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

" We have some truly phenomenal sketch notebooks, so you don’t have to worry about taking any notes on your own. "

" Please be nice, respect each other, and carry yourself as if you were at your day job. "

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