Ikea’s Birgit Geiberger Joins the CanUX 2023 Lineup

A renowned design leader will feature at CanUX 2023.

 Human-Centred Leadership for positive impact at scale
} Nov 3-4, 2023   TBA / 40 MINUTES

The public discourse regarding Human-centricity and Inclusivity within the design field and beyond is becoming increasingly fragmented. Polarizing and provocative statements are leading to less constructive dialogue, which is stifling the diverse voices and powerful movements aimed at doing good and building bridges.

As design professionals, we are well-versed in working with a human-centric approach. However, there is only a relatively small group of individuals who have publicly shared their success in implementing human-centered leadership principles.

This realization prompted Birgit to launch an initiative where she interviewed leaders from various cultures and backgrounds in the design field. Her goal is to explore and share different perspectives, encourage the exchange of ideas and a constructive dialogue that inspires positive change. She firmly believes that effective leadership is pivotal in promoting a shift in perspective, empowering all voices, and cultivating large-scale positive change.

In this presentation, Birgit will explore different leadership models, provide insights gathered from various perspectives, and share her personal experiences of implementing a people-focused approach to leadership and fostering collaboration.

 Speaker Bio: Birgit Geiberger

Birgit is a seasoned design leader who has been thriving in diverse global leadership roles in for-profit & nonprofit entities, across a variety of industries and cultures. She is the founder of Curious Bridges, an initiative that fosters constructive dialogues about human-centricity, inclusivity, and leadership in design and beyond. With a strong belief in giving back, Birgit has been supporting the global design community in various leadership roles for over 15 years. She has served as a board member and director of local liaison for the Interaction Design Association (IxDA).

Based in Amsterdam, Holland, Birgit currently serves as the Head of Product UX Design at Swedish furniture giant IKEA, where she leads a team of over 40 designers and researchers, creating a better everyday life for the many people.

Prior to that, she was the Global Experience Director at Adidas, Europe’s largest sportswear manufacturer. For more info, you can follow Birgit on Twitter @birgitgcom.

*Image credit: Birgit Geiberger