Ready to design, connect and compete?
uXperience Design Jam, sponsored by Sun Life, is back! Join us for an asynchronous Design Jam from October 19 to 24, with an in-person pitch day in Stratford on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Gain industry mentorship, expand your network, create a portfolio-ready project and compete for $1,000+ in prizes.
This Design Jam is open to all students studying at Canadian Universities. *University of Waterloo and Global Business and Digital Arts and Master of Digital Experience Innovation students are entitled to discounted tickets! Email Sophia at stratford.events@uwaterloo.ca or DM us on Instagram @uwstratford to get the code.
Oct 19th - 23rd: Asynchronous Design Jam
Create a team of 2 to 4 and register before Monday, October 19th! Team registration will take place on Devpost, more details to come.
On Monday, October 19th, you'll receive your project package along with any group information and assets you may need. Start developing your project from the ground up, and get support along the way.
Remote mentorship appointments will be available with the Sun Life team from Wednesday, Oct. 21st to Friday, Oct. 23rd. The booking link will be shared with teams following events and Devpost registration.
On Monday, October 19th, you'll receive your project package along with any group information and assets you may need. Start developing your project from the ground up, and get support along the way.
Remote mentorship appointments will be available with the Sun Life team from Wednesday, Oct. 21st to Friday, Oct. 23rd. The booking link will be shared with teams following events and Devpost registration.
Oct. 24th: In-Person Final Prep, Presentations and Networking
On Saturday, Oct. 24th, we'll all get together at the Stratford School for one final day of project prep, mentoring, and pitches in front of attendees and the Sun Life team.
Design Jam Rules
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You may only be on one team and each member of the team needs to register.
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Individual and pair registrants will be placed on a team.
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Failure to complete the required onboarding and/or meet with your industry mentor will result in disqualification.
Need a ride? We've got you covered!
Free round-trip transportation is available from the Waterloo campus to the Stratford School. Busses will depart and return at the Waterloo campus on Ring Road near Hagey Hall. Busses leave to Stratford at 8:00 am, and will arrive in Waterloo at approximately 4:30 pm.
