MAXDAYS – MAXQDA VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Join us for this special edition of MAXDAYS and learn everything you need to know about working with MAXQDA – all in just one day. Whether you are new to MAXQDA or looking to deepen your knowledge, this free online conference offers the perfect opportunity to explore the software and its many possibilities.
MAXDAYS Compact is the one-day spin-off of our established MAXDAYS Virtual Conference. In just seven hours, you will get a solid introduction to MAXQDA – practical, virtual and free of charge. Ideal for students, new users, and anyone seeking to improve their skills.
Here’s what to expect:
Lectures

Analogies for Qualitative Data Analysis
Artists and qualitative data analysts should think conceptually, symbolically, and metaphorically to render social insights. In this participatory keynote address, Saldaña presents an array of images and actions for how qualitative researchers conceive qualitative data analysis, ranging from tapestries to detective work, from jigsaw puzzles to traveling, from mosaics to collages. The address offers ways to think about and approach qualitative data analysis through relevant and intriguing analogies for teaching and learning, and for creative renderings of the human condition.
Keynote Lecture by:Johnny Saldaña
Professor Emeritus from Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA

New Developments in MAXQDA
Explore our latest innovative features together with MAXQDA’s Product Manager, and get a first look at what’s coming next for both MAXQDA and “MAXQDA Tailwind” the newest member of MAXQDA’s AI product family.
Kick off the conference with valuable insights and exciting updates!
Julia Gerson
Chief Product Manager at VERBI Software GmbH
Spotlight Sessions
Times in UTC+1- 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
- 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
- 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
- 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm
- 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm
Program
September 9, 2025
Times in UTC+1.Time | Session |
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12:45 pm – 1:00 pm | Entrance |
1:00 pm – 1:10 pm | Welcoming Speech |
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm | Opening Lecture |
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm | Break |
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm | Session I |
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm | Break |
3:15 pm – 4:00 pm | Session II |
4:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Break |
4:15 pm – 5:00 pm | Session III |
5:00 pm – 5:15 pm | Break |
5:15 pm – 6:00 pm | Session IV |
6:00 pm – 6:15 pm | Break |
6:15 pm – 7:00 pm | Session V |
7:00 pm – 7:15 pm | Break |
7:15 pm – 8:00 pm | Keynote Lecture |
8:00 pm – 8:15 pm | Closing of the event |
FAQs
Meet the Community
Create a Zoom profile to expand your networking opportunities at the MAXDAYS and connect with MAXQDA users from around the world. Engage in insightful discussions, exchange best practices, and share ideas to enhance your research skills. Don’t forget to explore the Expo Area, where you can discover valuable resources, such as publications from MAXQDA Press and other learning materials, including tutorials and webinars, to deepen your knowledge and refine your research techniques.