Austria’s UX ecosystem is more than a collection of meetups — it’s a nationwide movement bridging strategy, research, design, and usability. Across cities like Vienna, Linz, Graz, and Salzburg, designers and technologists are co-creating the digital experiences of tomorrow.
Here’s your 2025-ready guide to the most active UX communities in Austria, complete with direct links and upcoming activities.
🌐 Nationwide: UX Austria
A country-spanning initiative that connects professionals from various UX disciplines. UX Austria supports knowledge-sharing through meetups, workshops, and community partnerships. Their platform often features cross-city events, open calls for speakers, and advocacy for ethical, accessible UX design.
📍 Vienna: UX Vienna
One of the oldest and most consistent UX communities in Europe. Recent and ongoing activities:
- UX Evenings (every second Tuesday): Talks and roundtables
- UX Mornings (first Friday monthly): Casual meet & greet for early birds
- UX Book Club: Monthly themed sessions on pivotal UX literature
- Topics range from AI design to ethical research practices
📍 Linz: UX Linz
Rapidly growing and highly engaged. UX Linz recently featured talks on:
- Human-centered AI
- Ethical dark patterns
- Future of design systems Next event: June 18, 2025 @ your.spot! Linz – Topic: AI & UI generation
📍 Salzburg: UX Salzburg
Smaller but steadily active community hosting local meetups and remote-friendly events. Themes include:
- UX strategy in mid-sized tech companies
- Onboarding experiences
- Research Ops in agile environments
📍 Graz: UX Graz
Known for co-hosting the World Usability Congress and participating in World Usability Day Austria. UX Graz regularly shares:
- Applied UX case studies
- UX Maturity model debates
- Tool workshops (Figma, Maze, Optimal Workshop)
🗓️ Notable UX Conferences in Austria
- UXCon Vienna – International UX research & design conference (Oct 6–8, 2025)
- George UX Conf – UX + Fintech deep dive by Erste Group (Nov 5, 2025)
- World Usability Congress (WUC) – Global strategy & enterprise UX gathering (October 2025, Graz)
- World Usability Day Austria – Coordinated by UX Vienna, Linz, Graz, and Salzburg with rotating themes
🤝 Why it matters
Austria’s UX landscape has matured into a strategic force, not just a design community. With every meetup, book club, and talk, these groups aren’t just sharing methods — they’re shaping how businesses think about users, ethics, and innovation.
So whether you’re in Vienna or Vorarlberg: There’s a community waiting to hear your perspective.