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XDay 2025 QuestionPro

October 9th, 2025 | Austin, Texas

Embody Innovation

Gain firsthand exposure to the latest innovations of QuestionPro's software with our live demos, workshops, and panels.

networking

XDay provides a vibrant networking environment, creating connections among insights professionals, industry leaders, influencers, and potential partners.

inspiring visionaries

Take the opportunity to learn from renowned thought leaders, industry experts, and visionaries who share their insights, experiences, and out of the box ideas.

have fun

If you know anything about QuestionPro, you know we try to veer away from the stereotypical. Attendees will have the opportunity to have their fortune read, win prizes and receive gifts.


XDay 2025 Speakers

Piyush Mathur
Founder & CEO
Skillsbridge.ai
Kevin Jessop
CEO & Research Director
Evolve Research
Sean Jordan
President
Research Planning Group
Kevin Lonnie
Founder & CEO
KLC
Dan Womack
President
KLC
Nik Blach
Senior Manager UX Data Research
Formerly Epic Games
Michael Parke
Assistant Professor of Management
Wharton
Dan Riley
Co-Founder
RADICL
Erin Eatough PhD
Chief Science Officer
Fractional Insights
Brad Federman
Chief Executive Officer
Perfomance Point
Vijay Pendakur
Founder
Vijay Pendakur Consulting
Karine Pepin
Co-Founder
The Research Heads
Mohith Narayan
President
Bullhorn Technologies
Sean Crichton-Browne
CCO
Market Culture
Stan Sthanunathan
Chairman
I Genie AI
Vivek Bhaskaran
Founder & CEO
QuestionPro
Sanja Licina
President, Employee Experience
QuestionPro
Dan Fleetwood
President, Research & Insights
QuestionPro
Crystal Wiese
Director of Marketing
QuestionPro
Ken Peterson
President, CX
QuestionPro

Event Agenda

October 9th, 2025

Main Stage
Getting a Seat at the Table—How Researchers Can Get Closer to Revenue
Tired of being the “nice-to-have” sidekick while the revenue teams hog the spotlight (and, let’s be honest, the budget)? This panel is for every insights leader who’s ready to stop being an afterthought and start being a revenue-driving force. We’ll unpack how insight professionals can finally snag a seat at the revenue table, get their insights heard, and—yes—prove their impact in cold, hard cash.
Main Stage
Interactive Panel Debate: Is AI Replacing Customer Service?
Ready for some CX real talk? Join a high-energy, interactive debate designed specifically for customer experience professionals who want to cut through the AI hype and get to the heart of what’s really changing in their world. Our panel of CX leaders and AI experts will go head-to-head on the big question: Is AI actually replacing customer service, or is it just making your job less of a grind? We’ll tackle the hottest issues, from AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants to the real impact of automation on CX teams. Expect candid insights, spicy examples from the front lines, and zero sugarcoating. The winning team will be decided by audience voting!
Main Stage
Voice in Action: Listening 2.0 and the Art of Actually Hearing Your People
This panel dives into continuous listening strategies that don’t just collect feedback, but actually spark change. Learn from leaders who’ve transformed employee experience by turning real-time insights into real action. Get ready for practical frameworks, bold ideas, and a few hard truths about what it really takes to build a listening culture that works. Because when people feel heard, magic happens.
Main Stage
Humanizing AI: How You Can Supercharge Change with Human Judgment
Who says AI has to be cold and robotic? Discover how savvy practitioners can blend artificial intelligence with good old-fashioned human judgment to drive real business change. We’ll explore how to keep your brain in the loop, make smarter decisions, and avoid letting the bots run wild. If you want AI that actually makes sense for humans (and your bottom line), this session is your ticket. Bring your brain—AI’s got nothing on you!
Capitol View Terrace South
The Angst Epidemic: Insights and Strategies for a Healthier Culture
Workplace angst is at an all-time high, with 79% of employees disengaged and stress costing businesses trillions. This session, tailored for HR leaders, explores the root causes—overload, lack of recognition, and poor flexibility—and delivers research-backed strategies to build healthier cultures. Learn how to equip managers, foster psychological safety, and use data-driven insights to boost engagement and well-being. Leave with actionable tactics to turn angst into resilience and help your people thrive.
Capitol View Terrace South
Safe Spaces, Bold Ideas: The Science and Practice of Psychological Safety
What if your wildest ideas didn’t get shot down in the first five seconds? This session unpacks the science behind psychological safety and how to create a workplace where people actually speak up, take risks
Capitol View Terrace South
Client Case Study: Why QuestionPro Makes the Difference in Our Research and Bottom Line
This candid session explores their decision-making process, priorities like flexibility and support, and the lessons learned along the way. Get practical insights from a research firm that’s been through the trenches and lived to tell the tale (sanity mostly intact). Get the inside scoop on what tipped the scales, the bumps along the way, and how QuestionPro helped them level up their research and revenue game.
Capitol View Terrace North
Fraud Alert: Why Dirty Data Is Your Worst Enemy
Fraud in market research is no joke. It’s a multi-million-dollar menace that can torpedo business decisions, trash reputations, and send companies on wild goose chases after phantom trends. From bots and fake respondents to AI-generated junk answers, fraud skews insights and wastes resources, costing the industry billions. In a world where one bad dataset can tank a product launch, data integrity isn’t optional. It’s survival.
Capitol Ballroom F
The Secret Sauce for Growth, Grit, and Actually Giving a Damn About Your Customers
Unlock the real power of market culture—beyond the buzzwords. This session exposes why most “customer-centric” talk is just that: talk. Learn how the MarketCulture MRI™ reveals your company’s blind spots and turns employee insights into real action. Walk away with practical tools to build a culture that actually delivers customer value, drives growth, and keeps your competition sweating. No fluff, just the secret sauce for making your business truly customer-obsessed.
Capitol Ballroom F
Product Session – Qualitative Research Product Updates
What’s new in QuestionPro’s qualitative toolkit? This session is your backstage pass to the latest features, improvements, and pro tips for getting richer, deeper insights—without the headache. Perfect for anyone who thinks “qual” should be anything but boring.
Capitol Ballroom F
Live Demo: QuestionPro BI—Instant Insights, Dashboard Magic
Experience QuestionPro BI in action! Join our live product demo and watch as survey data transforms into stunning, interactive dashboards right before your eyes. See how AI-powered analytics reveal hidden trends, create custom visualizations, and deliver insights tailored to your business needs. Whether you’re a data enthusiast or a results-driven leader, you’ll discover how to share role-based dashboards and make smarter decisions—all in real time. Don’t just analyze—see the difference!
Capitol Ballroom F
Journey Management Unleashed: The Next Wave of QuestionPro CX
Ready to ditch the old-school CX playbook? Dive into the latest advancements in QuestionPro CX, where Journey Management isn’t just a buzzword—it’s your new secret weapon. We’ll break down fresh features, smarter workflows, and how real-time insights turn every customer touchpoint into CX gold. If you want to orchestrate journeys that actually matter (and maybe show off a little), this session is your backstage pass to the future of customer experience.
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Location

The downright
701 E 11th St - Austin, TX 78701

The Downright captures Austin’s eclectic spirit perfectly—combining the city’s love for live music, vibrant creativity, and genuine hospitality, all nestled right in the bustling heart of music district, steps away from iconic venues, thriving nightlife, and unique local experiences.

The certification course will be held on 10/8/25, stay tuned for more information about it.

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Wednesday Workshop

Workshops can be added to your XDay 2025 ticket for a small additional fee. All workshops will take place on October 8th, one day before XDay kicks off on October 9th, so be sure to plan accordingly when booking your tickets!

Customer Experience Workshop

Discover key strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty in this interactive workshop. Gain expert insights, explore real-world case studies, and connect with industry professionals—all in one engaging session.

Market Research Workshop

Explore key market research strategies in this interactive session. Learn from industry experts, dive into real-world case studies, and gain practical insights to drive better decision-making.

Employee Experience Workshop

Discover strategies to enhance workplace culture and employee engagement in this interactive session. Learn from industry experts, explore real-world case studies, and gain insights to improve employee satisfaction and retention.

Howdy,
Welcome to Austin!

Getting around Austin & planning ahead

Austin isn't that big, you'll get to most places within 20-30 minutes (as long as it isn't rush hour).

Don't expect to use public transportation. There are scooters and petty cabs in a few areas, but walking and Lyft are your best bets.

Amazing views

Crystal's favs

Live music

Make reservation

Food truck

Hiking

Swimming

Bats watching

Dog friendly

Bike

Great activities to do while the sun shines!

Classic Austin places to go:

Zilker park

Auditorium shores

Lady bird lake

Lake Travis

Hamilton pool

Congress street bridge


Cocktails with a view:

P6
Zanzibar
Group Therapy
Geraldines
Wax Myrtle’s
La Piscina

Austin is a well-known foodie city. Best known for BBQ, Mexican food and food trucks.

Elevated cocktails:

Kitty Cohen's

Whistlers
Kinfolk
Small Victory
Bosses office
Holiday
Kinda tropical

Mexican / Tacos:

Comedor

Suerte

Este

Las Trancas

Cuantos Tacos

Carnitas el Guero

BBQ:
If someone from the Carolinas tries to tell you they have the best BBQ, they're wrong.
Franklin's - the most famous BBQ
La BBQ
Salt Lick
Terry Blacks

KG BBQ (James Beard semifinalist)


QuestionPro Team Favorites:

Launderette

Bufalina Due
Loro (owned by Franklins)

Aba

Odd Duck
‍Baralata
Buenos Aires Cafe
Canje

SaltySow
Ember Kitchen

Arlo Grey (Top Chef winner Kristen Kish)

At night there are more than a few options of areas depending on what you're looking for. Generally, they're all quite close (5-10 minute Uber).

Dirty 6th - Everyone should see it at least one Thursday-Sat night. It lives up to its name of being quite dirty but you probably want to see it just to tell the story.

Rainey Street - A more adult, cleaner version of Dirty 6th, go here if you must but it’s for the tourists.

Half Step
Banger's
Emmer & Rye
Little brother
Clive bar

East Austin - This is a cleaner, safer version of Brooklyn 15 years ago.

The White Horse
Lazarus
Easy Tiger
Floppy Disk Repair Co.
Whistlers
Yellow Jacket Social Club
La Holly

South Austin - This is kind of broken into two areas of South Lamar and SouthCongress/South 1st St.

Broken Spoke
Continental Club
Ego's
White Tiger

People love XDay, and they've been sharing their experiences with us! All of these comments come directly from our feedback polls—take a look and scroll to see what past attendees think about the event!

Key leaders from AI and CX spaces were there, generating truly valuable conversations and sessions. I found the folks from QuestionPro to be enjoyable, collaborative, and authentic. It was very easy to participate in the intimate and relaxing format designed by the organizers. I had more quality conversations in this 1-day event than I can sometimes have at 2 or 3-day events. I'm not sure I've attended a better conference. It well-exceeded my expectations.
2024
I love the passion displayed by all QuestionPro team members!
2024
XDay 2024 was amazing. I left a video testimonial with the social media saying that I found it eye-opening — because it was unpredictable and insightful to a great degree. I enjoyed meeting several industry leaders, and learned a lot about CX practices. One of the most poignant insights I got from Stan Sthanunathan's fireside chat was to be brave and own your facts, not just use them to fill conversations. As a user experience specialist, I walked away with a clear vision, new tools to experiment with and lots of human connections, because of the wonderful networking tools that QuestionPro had built into the event.
2024
Finally, a conference that gets it - from the moment you step into the X Day world, it's about positive experiences and connections, not just a smokescreen on selling you products while you're held captive.
2024
XDay was a great networking event as well as information sharing on what is new in the research industry, and what are consumers caring and fearing about with a focus on AI.
2024
I'm so glad that I prioritized taking time out of my busy work schedule to join for XDay this year. The conference felt like it was crafted to add real value for those in attendance, not a full day infomercial for QuestionPro to tell you how great they are and what they are building next. I got to connect with so many other great CX leaders, heard from a lot of great minds from the stage on a variety of leadership and CX topics, and got to dive a bit deeper in a few of the breakout sessions. Overall it was a great, high value use of my time. Looking forward to next year!
2023
If you're looking for a place to dig deeper into the power of listening to people while deeply connecting with people who care about humanizing data as much as you do, XDay is the event for you. From easy-to-connect social opportunities to top-notch presenters who challenge you to think bigger, XDay will leave you feeling equipped and ready to make an impact in your job and in the world.
2023
XDay is a great experience no matter your profession. It provides insight on several unique techniques that allow you to innovate and implement in your everyday life whether it's profession or personal.
2023
It was a wonderful event, and not only could I use the information in my work but can also apply to my personal life. The staff were amazing and made you feel welcomed and included in the event. Thank you so much for the opportunity.
2023
I found it interesting, fun and useful. Most conferences these days are nothing but marketing. I really appreciated this professional development opportunity.
2022
I learned so much and such interesting views it is hard to pick one. Brand Density, NPS and CX and economic goal, what success hinges on: executive action, employee engagement, execution, what is truely valued in an organization. I could go on and on. This was very information.
2019
I was extremely fascinated about the use of AI and NLP to manipulate unstructured customer and business interactions to get valuable decision-making information for business opportunities.
2019
I am particularly thrilled by the fact that the CEO of QuestionPro made himself available to meet with any customer who was there. That gives a great feeling about the organization. I am now more excited about QuestionPro.
2019