Bria Alexander

" The next generation is going to be AI native, digitally literate with these tools almost from birth - Brittany. "

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

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

" Please put your questions in the Slack thread associated with the talk, not just the general channel, or they’ll get lost. "

" Feedback is data, not personal — once you view it that way, it feels less like criticism and more like improvement information. "

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

" If design ops only serves designers, it risks silos; instead it must apply design thinking across R&D and product teams - Patrizia. "

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

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

" Learning is a marathon, not a sprint, especially in the context of online conferences. "

" Even though we're virtual, our code of conduct still applies and requires respect and kindness. "

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

" Slack is a huge part of how we are going to be engaging in today’s conference. "

" The good vibes you experience are a reflection of the positive collaborative spirit we worked hard to create for you. "

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

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

" Slack is the way you ask questions to the speakers, and it’s where most of the community interaction happens. "

" There is no need to take notes over the next few days. We have dedicated sketch notes and session resources. "

" Because this is virtual, we have a digital swag bag with goodies you can access via QR code or URL. "

" Our sponsor sessions are not sales pitches; they are serious, high content learning opportunities for everyone. "

" Sponsor sessions are free, not sales pitches, and do not overlap with the main program so anyone can attend. "

" Your strengths, even if perceived as weaknesses, can be your superpower. "

" Take advantage of the digital swag bag — it’s our way of replicating in-person perks in a virtual world. "

" MJ Broadbent’s sketchnotes are absolutely outstanding. You really do not have to take notes yourself. "

" We help each other, support each other, and guide each other through murky and unclear times. "

" Junior engineers often resent having to create OKRs that feel disconnected from their day-to-day work. "

" Designers must do the internal work of self-awareness and reflection before shifting power to communities. "

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

" Design ops job descriptions change every three to six months depending on the company’s needs. "

" If you have any tech issues or need customer support, #deogenerall.help is here to assist you throughout the conference. "

" 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. "

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

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