# The UX Reckoning: What 2026 Holds for Our Industry

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Podcast: [Boagworld: UX, Design Leadership, Marketing & Conversion Optimization](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boagworld-ux-design-leadership-marketing-conversion-optimization-1074603)
Published: 2026-01-13T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://boagworld.com/episode/30/
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Duration seconds: 3090

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We explore the current state of UX, why AI is finally maturing beyond hype, and why generalists might be the unicorns the industry needs in 2026.

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