Behind the Data: Maze’s Future of User Research Report 2026
April 8, 2026 at 09:00 AM PDT
Research has claimed its seat at the table. Now the question is: how do you keep it there?
In 2026, research isn’t fighting for relevance—it’s shaping strategy. Demand is up 20%, and research influence at the board level has nearly tripled. But growth without structure creates pressure.
Join the experts behind Maze’s Future of User Research Report 2026 for a conversation about what’s actually changing across the industry—and what it means for how you lead, scale, and practice research.
In this session, we’ll cover:
- The biggest shifts shaping research in 2026
- How researchers are stepping into strategic roles
- Where human judgment becomes your edge in an AI era
- What it takes to scale research with the right systems
You’ll leave with a clearer view of where research is headed, and how to position yourself and your team for what’s next. You’ll hear directly from the leaders behind the data, including:
- Brooke Sykes, Senior Manager, Firefox User Research, Mozilla
- Daniel Soranzo, Principal UX Researcher, GoodRx
- Dave Chen, Sr. Director, UX Foundations & Enablement, 1Password
If research is your craft, this is your room.
💡 Can’t join live? Register and we’ll send the full replay straight to your inbox.
Speakers

Brooke Sykes
Senior Manager, Firefox User Research @ Mozilla

Daniel Soranzo
Principal UX Researcher, GoodRx

Dave Chen
Sr. Director, UX Foundations & Enablement @ 1Password
Hosts

Sarah Kublanow
Senior Product Marketing Manager @ Maze

Noel Gee
Head of Research Partner Program @ Maze



