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MidwestUX 2018
October 11, 2018 - October 13, 2018
CURIOSITY. COLLABORATION. INTEGRITY.
MidwestUX 2018 will challenge us to advance UX through curiosity, collaboration, and integrity. Join us for three days in Chicago as we inspire and challenge one another with the fresh perspective that comes from cross disciplinary conversation.
Each year, the MidwestUX team is dedicated to building a tight-knit community around digital design within the host city. We understand that it’s not always feasible to dedicate hundreds of dollars over the course of multiple days in order to attend a conference. Excursions are offered as a way to get similar learning and networking opportunities as a conference, without the expense and lengthy time commitment.
This year, the excursions will be held the afternoon of Thursday, October 11th.
MidwestUX 2018 will be held in Chicago from Thursday, Oct 11, to Saturday, Oct 13. Our home base is Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, and our main venue is the historic Athenaeum Theatre. Check out our website for the full conference schedule and information about planning your trip.
Conference Tickets
- General admission tickets: $450
- Full day workshops: $250
- Half day workshops: $125
- Half day workshop presented by dscout: $0
- Pre-conference excursions: $25 – $85
General Admission
General admission tickets grant access to all conference programming except for pre-conference workshops and excursions.
General admission includes:
Thursday, Oct 11, 17:30 – 20:00.
- Opening party sponsored by Nationwide
Friday, Oct 12, 19:30 – 21:00.
- All speakers and events
- Breakfast and lunch
- After party
Saturday, Oct 13, 19:30 – 22:00.
- All speakers and events
- Breakfast and lunch
- Closing party
Pre-conference Excursions
Pre-conference excursions take place on Thursday afternoon, October 11. Because space is limited, excursions require a separate ticket purchase. Excursions will take attendees to experience locations throughout Chicago.
Big thank you to our friends at Centralis, who are providing round trip transportation for our excursions!
Behind the Scenes at The Duck Inn
Excursion
Thursday, October 11, 2018, 13:30 – 14:45.
Come learn how The Duck Inn — one of the South Side’s destination restaurants — serves up an impeccable experience. Meet Brandon Phillips, one of Chicago’s best barkeeps, and learn about all of the factors he considers when crafting an experience for a diverse clientele.
$85 includes: Drink pairing with appetizers, hospitality experience seminar, and transportation to/from The Merchandise Mart.
Transporation costs have been discounted thanks to our friends at Centralis.
Chicago’s Best Book Collections Tour
Excursion
Thursday, October 11, 2018, 13:50 – 16:20.
Spark curiosity on our tour of the most unique book collections Chicago has to offer. Our journey will have four stops — The Dial Bookshop, Build Coffee, Rebuild Foundation’s Stony Island Arts Bank, and Pilsen Community Books. On this excursion, we’ll browse the collections and speak with the people who brought them to life.
$25 includes: $5 coupon for any store, drink/snack @ Build Coffee, a donation to Rebuild Foundation, and road drinks back to The Merchandise Mart.
Pickup will be at The Dial Bookshop, drop off will be at The Merchandise Mart.
Transporation is included and has been sponsored by Centralis.
Community Mosaic Mural
Excursion
Thursday, October 11, 2018, 13:30 – 14:45.
Have a hand in Green Star Movement’s collaboration efforts by helping to bring a community-driven mural to life. Green Star Movement works with local students, organizations, and volunteers to design and create public art throughout the city. Their process builds teamwork and self esteem while revitalizing urban neighborhoods.
$50 includes: A mosaic lesson, mural participation, art supplies, and transportation to/from The Merchandise Mart.
Transporation costs have been discounted thanks to our friends at Centralis.
Pre-conference Workshops
Pre-conference workshops take place from 09:00 – 17:00 on Thursday, October 11.
Because space is limited, workshops require a separate ticket purchase. Workshops will be held at a handful of locations in downtown Chicago. Transportation information and support for workshop attendees will be provided in advance of the conference.
Sonic Interactions
Full day workshop
09:00 – 17:00, Thursday, Oct 11, 2018.
Learn how to take prototyping to the next level using Raspberry Pi and PureData. Walk away with a new perspective on Interaction Design, a new musical instrument, and your very own Sonic Interactions Pi Kit.
Tickets include your very own Sonic Interactions Pi Kit:
Leading Design
Full day workshop
9 AM – 5 PM, Thursday, Oct 11, 2018