May 11–15, 2026

Step into the Insight Oasis at Research Week 2026

Prove what matters. Shape what’s next.

Book a meeting—and take five while you’re here.

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AI is changing how experiences are built.

Conversational interfaces and agentic AI are reshaping products and customer journeys—and raising the bar for how fast teams need to learn and adapt.

At Research Week, we’re bringing that full picture together.

Visit the Insight Oasis, a shared space from UserTesting and User Interviews, where recruitment and experience insights come together to help teams move forward with confidence.

Come see how leading teams are:
    •    Recruiting the right participants in hours, not weeks
    •    Testing AI bots for personality and trust
    •    Testing full journeys, from prototype to real-world use
    •    Using video and benchmarks to drive more confident decisions

Let’s Make Research Week Count

Whether on the expo floor or between sessions, let’s talk about how research teams are adapting to the AI era.

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Come say hey

Step into the Insight Oasis and meet the team. Whether you’re thinking about participant recruitment, research execution, or both—we’re here to connect.

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Join the conversation

We’re hosting informal conversations with research and product leaders throughout the week. Stop by, compare notes, and talk through how to scale insights across your organization.

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The Insight Oasis

UserTesting and User Interviews are hosting a shared lounge space designed for deeper conversations. It’s where recruitment and experience insights come together—and where research teams come to think things through.

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Let’s meet 1:1

Want to go deeper? Book time with our team and we’ll walk through your current approach, your challenges, and what’s next.

Bonus: meetings come with a built-in recharge moment.

Book meeting

Where to Find Us

Monday

8:00 a.m.–8:50 a.m.

Matcha in the Morning

We’ll be in the Insight Oasis, our shared lounge with User Interviews and we’re starting the week with matcha. Come and grab cup, a conversation, and a chance to take home a matcha whisk.

10:15 a.m.–10:40 a.m

Between Sessions

A quick reset between talks. Swing by to compare notes, ask a question, or just take a breather.

11:30 P.m.–12:50 P.m

Midday Meet-Up

Come by and find a lunch buddy. We’ll be in our shared lounge space with User Interviews talking about how research teams are balancing speed with influence.

2:15 p.m.–2:40 p.m

Coffee & Connections

That late-day second wind. Swing by for a coffee and one more conversation before day one wraps.

Tuesday

8:00 a.m.–8:50 a.m

Make the Morning Count

Signal Coffee will be serving until late morning. Grab a drink, settle in, and sign up for a rejuvenating chair massage before we shift into recharge mode.

10:15 a.m.–10:40 a.m

Take Five

Need a quick pause in the middle of it all? Stop by if something stuck with you from the morning sessions.

11:30 A.m.–12:50 P.m

Lunch Break Reset

Grab lunch and settle into the lounge. A good time to slow down, meet someone new, or pick up a conversation from earlier. 

2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m

Mood Boost Massage

We’re switching things up. We’ll have a massage therapist onsite for short sessions—stop by, take a break, and give yourself a minute to reset.

Wednesday

8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

Wellness Wednesday

Don't rush this morning. Come by when you’re ready, grab a seat, and ease into the day.

10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m

Catch Your Breath

Take a step back from the noise. Let's talk about what actually moves the needle (and what doesn’t).

11:45 P.m.–1:00 P.m

Worth a Conversation

If something from the morning sessions stuck with you, this is a good moment to talk it through. Stop by, connect the dots, and pressure-test what you’re thinking.

2:15 p.m.–2:40 p.m

One Last Reset

Before everything wraps, take a moment for yourself. We’ll still have short massage sessions going—come by and close out the week on a good note.

Throughout the week

Sunday

Run Club

No pace, no pressure. Just a chance to get outside, move a bit, and meet people before the conference begins.

Wednesday

Private Dinner

A smaller, invite-only dinner with a few research and product leaders. Good food, good conversation, no pressure. 

Thursday

Research Leadership

We’ll be part of a leadership-focused conversation around how research teams are adapting, building influence, and navigating what’s changing.

Friday

Research Roundtable

Closing out the week with a roundtable-style session. A chance to reflect, share what’s been working, and talk about what’s next.

Where to Find Us

Monday

8:00 a.m.–8:50 a.m.

Matcha in the Morning

We’ll be in the Insight Oasis, our shared lounge with User Interviews and we’re starting the week with matcha. Come and grab cup, a conversation, and a chance to take home a matcha whisk.

10:15 a.m.–10:40 a.m

Between Sessions

A quick reset between talks. Swing by to compare notes, ask a question, or just take a breather.

11:30 P.m.–12:50 P.m

Midday Meet-Up

Come by and find a lunch buddy. We’ll be in our shared lounge space with User Interviews talking about how research teams are balancing speed with influence.

2:15 p.m.–2:40 p.m

Coffee & Connections

That late-day second wind. Swing by for a coffee and one more conversation before day one wraps.

Tuesday

8:00 a.m.–8:50 a.m

Make the Morning Count

Signal Coffee will be serving until late morning. Grab a drink, settle in, and sign up for a rejuvenating chair massage before we shift into recharge mode.

10:15 a.m.–10:40 a.m

Take Five

Need a quick pause in the middle of it all? Stop by if something stuck with you from the morning sessions.

11:30 A.m.–12:50 P.m

Lunch Break Reset

Grab lunch and settle into the lounge. A good time to slow down, meet someone new, or pick up a conversation from earlier. 

2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m

Mood Boost Massage

We’re switching things up. We’ll have a massage therapist onsite for short sessions—stop by, take a break, and give yourself a minute to reset.

Wednesday

8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

Wellness Wednesday

Don't rush this morning. Come by when you’re ready, grab a seat, and ease into the day.

10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m

Catch Your Breath

Take a step back from the noise. Let's talk about what actually moves the needle (and what doesn’t).

11:45 P.m.–1:00 P.m

Worth a Conversation

If something from the morning sessions stuck with you, this is a good moment to talk it through. Stop by, connect the dots, and pressure-test what you’re thinking.

2:15 p.m.–2:40 p.m

One Last Reset

Before everything wraps, take a moment for yourself. We’ll still have short massage sessions going—come by and close out the week on a good note.

Throughout the week

Sunday

Run Club

No pace, no pressure. Just a chance to get outside, move a bit, and meet people before the conference begins.

Wednesday

Private Dinner

A smaller, invite-only dinner with a few research and product leaders. Good food, good conversation, no pressure. 

Thursday

Research Leadership

We’ll be part of a leadership-focused conversation around how research teams are adapting, building influence, and navigating what’s changing.

Friday

Research Roundtable

Closing out the week with a roundtable-style session. A chance to reflect, share what’s been working, and talk about what’s next.

Meet the team behind the Insight Oasis

We’re showing up together for the first time. Meet a few faces behind the UserTesting and User Interviews teams and see how recruitment and insights connect in practice.

Omar from UserTesting
Omar Akhtar

Director, Content Marketing
UserTesting

Anissa from UserTesting
Anissa Alvarez

Corporate Events Marketing Manager
UserTesting

Mike McDowell
Mike McDowell

Principal Platform Marketing Manager
UserTesting

Noelle Peterson
Noelle Peterson

Senior Director, Global Events
UserTesting

Becca Taylor
Becca Taylor

Senior Social Media Marketing Manager
UserTesting

Tyler Breilein
Tyler Breilein

Regional Sales Director
UserTesting

Anna Felton, UserTesting
Anna Felton

Regional Sales Director
UserTesting

We’d love to hear from you!

Reach out at events@usertesting.com or connect with our team on LinkedIn.