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Config 2024: Designing a Better Conference | Figma Blog (opens in new tab)

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Config 2024 is presented as a community-centered conference shaped by lessons from Figma’s previous events. Scheduled for June 26–27 in San Francisco, it aims to improve both the learning program and attendee experience through reserved breakout seating, more developer content, expanded networking, and greater accessibility. Figma’s goal is to make Config a broader, more inclusive gathering for everyone involved in building products.

A Community-Driven Conference

  • Config has grown from its first 1,000-person conference in 2020 into a larger global community.
  • Figma describes the event as more than a product conference: it is intended to support learning, idea-sharing, and celebration of craft.
  • The 2024 program is expected to include more than 75 speakers covering design systems, AI, development, and related topics.

Reserved Seating for Breakout Talks

  • Attendees can reserve places in breakout sessions instead of relying on available seating.
  • Registered attendees are guaranteed a seat if they arrive on time.
  • Very early bird ticket holders receive access to session registration 24 hours before other attendees.

More Content for Developers

  • Figma is expanding programming specifically for developers.
  • The developer track reflects the company’s aim to serve everyone who contributes to building digital products.
  • Additional details about this programming were still forthcoming when the announcement was published.

Improving In-Person Connections

  • The schedule will include more downtime for networking, informal conversations, and community interaction.
  • A larger event footprint is intended to reduce lines and crowding.
  • Figma expects the changes to create a smoother overall attendee experience.

Supporting a Global Audience

  • Virtual attendees will receive captions in English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
  • In-person attendees will have access to simultaneous interpretation and translation.
  • Figma plans to continue adding languages to future events.

Expanding the Leadership Collective

  • The executive-focused Leadership Collective will return after positive feedback in 2023.
  • The track will include more content, a new executive briefing center, and additional networking opportunities.
  • Participation is invite-only, with applications available during registration.

Registration and Participation

  • Very early bird tickets were available through Config’s registration site.
  • Scholarships were offered for qualifying attendees.
  • Figma invited the community to submit ideas and suggestions by email or social media.
  • The call for speakers was open, with applications due by December 31, 2023.

Overall, Figma’s approach is to combine product announcements and educational sessions with better logistics, accessibility, and community interaction. The event is designed for designers, developers, executives, and other people involved in building products.