--- eventsindex_id: EI-06885 slug: hatch-conference-2026 title: "Hatch Conference 2026" title_alt: [] canonical_url: "https://eventsindex.org/events/hatch-conference-2026.html" next_edition_dates: "2026-09-16 to 2026-09-18" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-09-16 date_end: 2026-09-18 venue: "Silent Green Kulturquartier" city: "Berlin" country: "Germany" organiser: "Hatch Community Events" organiser_url: "https://www.hatchconference.com/" b2b: true vector: sector: [developer-ai] audience: [developer, practitioner] format: [conference] purpose: [education, networking] geography_scope: [European] season: autumn meta_description: "Hatch Conference 2026, Berlin, September 16-18 2026. Europe's senior design conference at Silent Green Kulturquartier." editorial_take: "Hatch stands apart from the broader tech conference circuit by requiring an invite application for onsite attendance; that friction is deliberate, filtering for the seniority level that makes the peer conversation worth having." generated_by: "generate_fiche_devai.py" last_verified: "2026-05-18" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # Hatch Conference 2026 > *Three-day European conference for senior design professionals, combining keynotes, roundtables, and workshops at Silent Green Kulturquartier in Berlin. The 2026 edition runs September 16-18 with approximately 500 onsite attendees. Onsite attendance by application; online access from EUR 60.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | September 16-18, 2026 | Silent Green Kulturquartier, Berlin | Hatch Community Events | ~500 onsite (according to the organiser) | ## Definition Hatch Conference is a European gathering for senior product designers, UX researchers, and design leaders. The format prioritises depth over breadth: sessions are structured for professionals with substantial experience, and the invite application process for onsite attendance is designed to maintain a peer-level room. The 2026 edition spans three days, with the main conference day on September 18. Confirmed speakers include Rachel Kobetz (design leader) and Randy Hunt (designer with 25+ years of experience). ## What shapes the Hatch Conference format Onsite attendance requires submitting an application at hatchconference.com; this is not a filter for prestige but a practical mechanism to keep the onsite cohort senior and focused. The main day is September 18; the September 16-17 programme includes pre-conference activities. An online ticket option starts from EUR 60, making the content accessible without the networking dimension. The CFP is open at call.hatchconference.com. ## Who attends Hatch Conference 2026 - Senior product designers and UX practitioners with significant experience - Design research leads and user research specialists - Design directors and heads of design from product companies - UX writers and content designers at senior level - Design educators and practitioners bridging academia and industry ## What the Hatch Conference 2026 format includes - Keynote sessions from design practitioners and researchers - Peer roundtables for small-group discussion - Workshops for applied skill development - Networking sessions across onsite attendees - Online broadcast for remote ticket holders ## What the Hatch Conference 2026 programme covers - Practice and craft in product design at senior level - Design research methodologies and application - Design leadership and team management - The role of AI tools in design workflows - Ethics and responsibility in design practice ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### What is Hatch Conference? It is a community conference for senior design professionals in Europe, founded on the premise that the most valuable conversations happen between practitioners with deep experience. The application process for onsite attendance reflects that principle. ### Who are Rachel Kobetz and Randy Hunt? Rachel Kobetz is a design leader known for her work at senior levels in technology companies. Randy Hunt is a designer with over 25 years of experience in product and design practice. Both are confirmed speakers for the 2026 edition. ### What does the application process involve? The onsite invite application is submitted at hatchconference.com. It is not a competitive selection for prestige but a process to ensure the onsite room is composed of senior practitioners. ### Who is Hatch Conference 2026 NOT designed for? Junior designers early in their careers looking for foundational learning. Developers or engineers without a primary design practice. Business stakeholders seeking design strategy from a non-practitioner perspective. Attendees looking for a large-scale expo or vendor showcase environment. ## The venue: Silent Green Kulturquartier Silent Green Kulturquartier is located at Gerichstrasse 35, 13347 Berlin (Wedding district). The venue is a former crematorium converted into a cultural and event space, known for its distinctive architecture and intimate atmosphere. It is accessible by U-Bahn (Leopoldplatz, lines U6 and U9) and several bus lines. The setting is consistent with Hatch's character as a conference that values environment as part of the attendee experience. ## The organiser: Hatch Community Events Hatch Community Events is the organisation behind Hatch Conference, operating as a community-focused events company within the European design scene. The conference has built a reputation for its curated audience and practitioner-first content approach. --- ## Editorial take *Hatch stands apart from the broader tech conference circuit by requiring an invite application for onsite attendance; that friction is deliberate, filtering for the seniority level that makes the peer conversation worth having.* ## How to register and what it costs Onsite tickets are EUR 370 and require an application via hatchconference.com. Online tickets are available from EUR 60 without an application requirement. The application for onsite attendance is open at hatchconference.com. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### Where is Silent Green Kulturquartier? Gerichstrasse 35, 13347 Berlin (Wedding). Nearest U-Bahn: Leopoldplatz (U6/U9), approximately 5 minutes on foot. ### What is the main conference day? September 18 is the main conference day. September 16-17 includes pre-conference programming; exact details are not publicly disclosed as of verification. ### Can I attend online? Yes. Online tickets are available from EUR 60 and do not require an application. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://www.hatchconference.com/ | | Register | https://www.hatchconference.com/ | | CFP | https://call.hatchconference.com/ | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-18 **Next review:** 2026-06-17 **Notes:** Onsite EUR 370, application required. Online from EUR 60. Main day September 18. Speakers Rachel Kobetz and Randy Hunt confirmed. CFP open at call.hatchconference.com. Source: hatchconference.com. **Variables:** 30/58 **Concept definition:** not applicable