Outliers logo in light purple lowercase lettering with a yellow dot over the letter ‘i’.

outliers: outset’s debut user conference — a one-day gathering for the people shaping what’s next in research.
part conference, part festival — built for conversation, curiosity, and community. filled with powerful keynotes, thoughtful sessions, and a headline performance.

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september 24, 2026

Crowd gathered outside SVN West during an evening event with city buildings and neon lighting in the background.
Crowd gathered outside SVN West during an evening event with city buildings and neon lighting in the background.

venue

svn west, san francisco
a reimagined industrial landmark designed for full immersion in the heart of san francisco.
raw architecture meets immersive color, working together to shape the experience.
as the day unfolds, so does the space — moving from conversation to performance.

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Mike Davidson

mike davidson

corporate vice president, design & user research · microsoft ai

Behzod Sirjani

behzod sirjani

founder · yet another studio

Constantine Papas

constantine papas

senior ux researcher · uber

Naomi Grewal

naomi grewal

former research leader ·
meta, uber & pinterest

Vanessa Hensler

vanessa hensler

founder · outsight insights
ex-google, reddit & pinterest

Jane Leibrock

jane leibrock

head of ux research · anthropic

Chris Monnier

chris monnier

principal ux researcher · microsoft ai

Andrew McGrath

andrew mcgrath

lead strategic researcher · salesforce

Franklyn Graham

franklyn graham

lead ux researcher · uber

Celeste Ridlen

celeste ridlen

user researcher · anthropic

Mathias Crawford

mathias crawford

research director
visa

Heather Breslow

heather breslow

sr. director of research
superhuman

Zara Logue

zara logue

principal researcher · zillow

Wendy Wang

wendy wang

head of copilot uxr · microsoft ai

Chuck Kwong

chuck kwong

principal ux researcher · microsoft ai

coming soon

people you want to hear from. and a few you don’t see coming.

speakers

the conversation

hear from exceptional industry leaders about what customer understanding and insight looks like today and where its going.

10:00am

<arrival>

11:00am

<morning keynote>

Text reading 'the future favors the curious' on a purple background.


speaker: Mike Davidson — moderator: behzod sirjani

12:00pm

<lunch>

1:00pm

<breakout — track 1>


speaker: constantine papas — moderator: celeste ridlen


speakers: chuck kwong, wendy wang, chris monnier, andrew mcgrath & franklyn graham

2:00pm

<breakout — track 2>


speakers: zara logue, zach schendel, heather breslow & mathias crawford


speakers: naomi grewal & vanessa hensler — moderator: celeste ridlen

3:00pm

<afternoon keynote>


speaker: jane leibrock — moderator: behzod sirjani

4:00—6:00pm

Partial purple box with the text 'to be revealed' and a red lock icon.

<reception + headline perfomer>

Red background with white geometric shapes, including a large semicircle and smaller semicircles and rectangles.
A woman in a purple suit and black crop top standing with one hand on her hip, holding a microphone in the other, against a red background with decorative white circular patterns.

this is just the beginning.
leading up to the event, we’ll reveal new speakers, sessions, and can’t-miss activations.
every drop adds a new layer.
every update is a reason to lock in your spot.

coming soon

sponsors

backing the outliers.

be ready. this isn’t something you just attend. it’s something you feel.

FAQs

This page will be updated regularly with the latest details.

  • outliers is a one-day gathering for the people shaping what’s next in research, technology, and culture.
    part conference, part festival — built for curiosity, conversation, and unexpected connections.

  • the event takes place at svn west in san francisco on thursday, september 24. the full schedule will be shared soon.

  • this is for researchers, insights professionals, and anyone who cares about understanding customers and each other more. expect a mix of talks, conversations, and moments that don’t feel like a typical conference.

  • we’ll be releasing speakers, sessions, and details in waves — stay tuned.

  • click the rsvp button at the top of the page to register.

  • yes — and more than one.
    we’ll be revealing artists and special moments over time.

  • come as you are.
    comfortable, expressive, and ready to spend the day moving, thinking, and connecting.