Get involved

This whole thing runs on people who show up.

UX Speakeasy is 100% volunteer-led — no staff, no HQ. Every event, every venue, every dollar raised comes from people and companies who decide to pitch in. It's how we connect people, share knowledge, and amplify local voices. Here's how to be part of it. Curious about the bigger picture? Learn more about us →

UX Speakeasy volunteers collaborating at a workshop
01 · Volunteer

Help us dream up and run the events.

100% volunteer-run — from picking topics to running the door.

  • Plan monthly events
  • Run day-of logistics
  • Shape what's next
More ways to get involved
02 · Host

We bring the crowd. You bring the space.

Host a meetup and reach hundreds of local UX practitioners.

  • Built-in, engaged audience
  • We handle the program
  • Great for recruiting
04 · Speak

A local stage to amplify your voice.

We handle the room — you bring the talk.

  • Engaged, local audience
  • Promoted sitewide + Slack
  • No experience required

Become a volunteer

Tell us a bit about you — we'll follow up about upcoming ways to help.

Submit an event

Got a space, or just an idea? Tell us about it — an organizer will follow up personally.

Suggest a speaker

You, or someone you know — tell us about the talk.

In their words

Real people, real outcomes.

"It's the people. I've made close friends here—spent holidays, gone on vacations, and shared plenty of beers. Every event feels like social hour with old and new friends alike."

Jason Fardo
Jason Fardo
San Diego

"Hosting the AI Conversations series with UX Speakeasy was time well spent. It gave us some quality time with San Diego's UX leaders, and we all left feeling energized."

Slalom Consulting
Slalom Consulting
Hosting partner · San Diego

"Today's co-working session was percolating with coffee, talks of AI, and the design practice of little to no interface as an interface solution."

Laura Silva
Laura Silva
San Diego