Lunch and Learners: UX Research in Tech
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Hosted in collaboration with OCAD University, this Lunch and Learners event invites you to spend your lunch in the best way possible: pizza, great people, and a chance to learn about building a career in UX Research – all on us.
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Lunch and Learners: UX Research in Tech
Date/Time: Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 12:00- 2:00 PM
Location: CEAD, 115 McCaul St., 3rd Floor
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Hosted in collaboration with OCAD University, this Lunch and Learners event invites you to spend your lunch in the best way possible: pizza, great people, and a chance to learn about building a career in UX Research – all on us.
With so many unknowns in the job market, rapid advancements in AI, and a wave of new research tools, we want to support the next generation of researchers and help you navigate what’s ahead.
This event is open to OCAD University students and alumni who are interested in UX Research, design, and other tech roles!
We’ll explore the current state of the tech industry, host a panel discussion with hiring managers and experienced researchers, and leave plenty of time for audience Q&A.
With Special Guests:
Celeste Ridlen, Head of Research at Robinhood
Clementine Higgins, UX Researcher
Julia Meriel, Senior UX Researcher at Ebay
Tomoya Boehm, Sr. UX Researcher, Digital Research at CIBC
Bilan Hashi, Senior UX Researcher at BMO
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