About this event:
It’s the moment every UX person dreads: AI hype hits your product roadmap, and suddenly there’s a chatbot nobody asked for popping up in your app.
AI features often get shipped without the user testing they desperately need. So what do you do when you inherit a product or service that needs a UX reality check? Generic usability heuristics weren’t built for LLMs, probabilistic outputs, or collaborative interactions.
Join us for a practical, hands-on session where you’ll learn a specialized heuristic framework designed specifically for evaluating AI applications. Then test it out on a real LLM-powered chatbot.
DATE TIME: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 6:00-8:00 pm.
LOCATION: In-Person Event at Impact Hub Ottawa (123 Slater Street, 7th floor, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H2).
- NOTE: The venue is in a high-rise building, and the entry doors on the ground floor/street level lock automatically at 7pm.
REGISTRATION: (Free!) https://www.meetup.com/capchi/events/313222912/
About Julia Milner
Julia Milner is a Principal UX Research consultant at Emids, specializing in AI applications in the healthcare domain. She has worked with clients ranging from startups to established global companies. Previously, she worked at Statistics Canada and Engineers Without Borders. She’s a proud grad of the Human-Centred Design program at Algonquin College (RIP) and studied Architecture at the University of Calgary.
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A Space for Community and Support
Beyond the talk, we recognize the importance of fostering a strong UX and design community—especially in light of the recent news about Algonquin College suspending its Human-Centred Design program. The decision to halt new student admissions after Fall 2025 is a significant loss to the local UX ecosystem.
Now, more than ever, we must come together to support, uplift, and advocate for the growth of human-centered design. Events like this serve not only as learning opportunities but also as spaces for connection, mentorship, and solidarity.
We hope to see you there. Let’s keep the spirit of UX alive.
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