Apply to speak

Config attendees are excited to discover what’s next in the world of design and product development. They want to know what you’re building, how you’re doing research, making art, or experimenting with new technologies. But beyond that, they want to hear about your journey.

To go a bit deeper, here are the pieces that make a great Config talk:

Share what you know.


You don’t have to be a professional speaker, but you should have a unique perspective on design and building. Share what you think, why it matters now, and give attendees something they can take home, like a new perspective, a framework, a lesson, or a practical skill.

Tell a story with clear takeaways.

People remember stories. Don’t talk about the work as an abstract thing you did. Tell the story of your unique experience and make your takeaways clear.

Show your process.

Config attendees are almost always makers themselves. They want to see your process. So show your work—bring your prototypes, sketches, research, screenshots, experiments—even the stuff that didn’t work.

Go beyond the obvious.

At Config, you’ll be speaking to some of the brightest minds in the design space. We encourage you to question common assumptions around your topic, connect unexpected ideas, show a new approach to a common problem, and share why your topic is relevant in culture.

Make your talk accessible.

People attend Config from all over the world and with varying levels of design and development experience. When crafting your talk, we encourage you to use simple, plain language to explain even the most complex ideas.

Upload a video pitch that is 3-minutes, max.

This is your moment to introduce yourself, share your idea, and get us excited about your session. We recommend structuring your video by starting with a hook, introducing yourself, presenting your big idea in an engaging and inspiring way, and ending with a call to action. If you have two speakers, you can both present or pick one person to represent your group.

Note that your video will be evaluated based on content, not production quality—feel free to use your phone or webcam. When uploading your video, please share any visuals, assets, documents, or files that support your talk. Please verify that you have all necessary permissions to share your work before submitting.

Accessibility assistance

We want everyone to participate. If creating a video is difficult for you because of an accessibility need, please reach out to us at programming@figma.com and we’ll find a solution together.

The fine print:

• First-time speakers are encouraged to apply.
• Please only submit one talk idea.
• Each talk can feature a maximum of two speakers.
• Talks will be 20 minutes long. If you're given additional time, you'll be notified by our team.
• All submissions must be stand-alone presentations. No panel-style discussions, please.
• Speakers from Config 2026 will not be considered for Config 2027 to give new voices an opportunity to be heard.
• Your talk must be presented in English.
• You must complete all requested sections for your submission to be reviewed.

Video submission examples from past accepted talks:

• Giulio Fagiolini
• Jésabel DC

• Config 2027 speakers will need to be in San Francisco from May 22–May 28, 2027, to rehearse and deliver their session.
• Plan at least 25–40 hours to prepare for your session. This includes time for up to three content reviews with your Figma content partner, practicing your talk delivery, and working with the Config Planning team to review and finalize your presentation deck.
• Each session will receive the same honorarium of $3,000 USD. If there are two speakers, the honorarium will be split evenly. You can waive the honorarium if you prefer.
• The cost of travel, expenses, and a Config ticket will be covered for speakers.
• Each speaker will receive five free tickets for friends and family.

A group of Figma employees from different departments, backgrounds, and expertise will review all submissions. Each submission will be rated on the same criteria. We’ll reject submissions that are incongruent with our Code of Conduct. Opens in a new tab or contain material that is vague, inauthentic, or plagiarized.