What Is RRS?
The 5th Annual Radical Research Summit (RRS) creates a unique opportunity to connect with the North American UX research community. RRS will take place virtually, from Vancouver BC in the Fall of 2021. Radical Research brings together exceptional speakers from large technology organizations, start-ups and academia.
This year talks will be held over 4 days in three-hour morning/mid-day segments. Our new schedule is optimized for the web conference format and provides new opportunities for speakers to engage with the attendees.
RRS is attended by over 250 design researchers, UX practitioners, ethnographers, product managers and businesses. The focus is on issues and topics that directly impact design research practices today and guide us to the future.
2021 Summit Speakers
Why Radical Research?

Demonstrate how research supports business growth, innovation and an ethical approaches to human computer interaction.

Continually evolve research approaches and methods and be at the forefront of change in UX research – this year we are encouraging content that engages the technological and social movements that we are living through at this unique time.

Connect to other UX research practitioners, businesses and academics.

Share research approaches, techniques and ideas around human-centric product and service design.

Facilitate the growth of a strong research community across North America.
Schedule
Monday, September 27
9:00–9:15 AM
Introduction
10:05–10:50 AM
Who Leads in Participatory Research? Following Ridehail Drivers to File 5,600 Wage Claims
11:00–11:50 AM
Hit Reset: How to re-find your courage and make radical change right now
Tuesday, September 28
9:00–9:15 AM
Introduction
9:15–10:00 AM
Designing On-Body Smart Apps for Youths’ Well-being: What You Need to Know
11:00–11:50 AM
Decolonizing Cultural Safety Education Through Cultural Immersion
Wednesday, September 29
9:00–9:15 AM
Introduction
Thursday, September 30
9:00–9:15 AM
Introduction
9:15–10:00 AM
Researching Together: A discussion on participatory approaches to design
10:05–10:50 AM
Industry-Academia Collaboration Opportunities, Challenges, and Tips
10:50–11:50 AM
Speed Networking
11:50–12:00 PM
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As the pandemic continues to shift the way we work, the conference will be delivered virtually this year over 4 days. We know the one-on-one connections are a valued part of the conference experience and we are deploying a conference platform that enables valuable networking connections. We look forward to returning to an in-person format for 2022.