World Usability Day
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Join us on Thursday, November 12th for World Usability Day (WUD), a full day dedicated to exploring aspects of usability that transcend traditional boundaries. We’re showcasing how usability impacts fields from the humanities to healthcare, and fostering connections with alumni and Wisconsin businesses.
What is World Usability Day?
WUD is a global event is dedicated to promoting the values of usability, user-centered design, and universal access to technology. It aims to make products and services easier to access and simpler to use for everyone, fostering a world where things work better for human needs.
World Usability Day 2026
Date: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
Time: All day
Morgridge Hall
1205 University Ave
Madison, WI 53706
Event schedule
November
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November 12World Usability Day 2026Celebrate accessible design with the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence.12:00 AM, Morgridge Hall
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November 12Interactive Accessibility StationsCelebrate World Usability Day with the Center for User Experience.10:00 AM, 2556 Morgridge Hall
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November 12Panel: Designing a Sustainable Future with Ethical AIExperts weigh in (over pizza) on World Usability Day.
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November 12Information FairBuild on what you learned during World Usability Day.
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November 12
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