Community events

Join us for some drinks to get ready for Config 2026! We'll be taking over an area at Barebottle in Salesforce Park (about a 10 minute walk from Moscone Center) from 4pm till 7pm on Monday June 22.

​No talks, just a chance to hang out with like-minded design system nerds to talk about everything we think Figma will announce, what the future of design systems are, and why Josie and the Pussycats is an amazing movie. Drinks are on us!

Join Contra Labs and AI Circle for an evening exploring the role of divergence in creative AI. Through a panel discussion and community networking, builders, researchers, designers, and operators will examine how unexpected model outputs can fuel creativity, shape AI-assisted workflows, and redefine what “good” looks like when outcomes aren’t deterministic. Refreshments, drinks, and open discussion included.

Enjoy talks about design engineering, poke bowls, swag, and a community that cares deeply about craft.

A relaxed social meetup for tech and design professionals connecting the Japan-US tech and design scene. Meet designers, developers, founders, and creatives over cross-cultural conversations and new connections.

Thank you to PostHog. Opens in a new tab for hosting this demo dinner.

​5 x 5 min demos. No slides.

​The most interesting designers sharing their latest experiments.

​A ritual gathering, once a month, to open up our minds about the future of designing machines, alongside machines.

Join us for the AI Design Leaders Dinner at Config 2026, an exclusive gathering at one of San Francisco’s top restaurants. This event brings together design leaders in the field of AI, hosted by Adam Perlis and Jayneil Dalal.

​Expect delicious food, drinks and lots of talk about AI.

​Before diving into the world of design and the latest updates at Config, why not start your day with an easy run and great conversations?

​No matter your pace, the goal is to connect with fellow designers, get ready for an intense day of learning, and start the event full of energy!

​Lace up your running shoes and join us again for another inspiring morning!

We're meeting at Sightglass Coffee's iconic flagship cafe for a private coffee cupping. We'll explore 8–10 coffees through a blind tasting of single origins, blends, varietals, and processing methods. A quiet, focused start to a big week.

design is a party (by Elizabeth Lin) is hosting a breakfast gathering before Config 2026. Join us for some yummy treats, coffee, and inspiring show & tell before the conference begins.

Excited to see you! The ticket costs will help me cover breakfast and also (make sure that you all actually come!)

Curious about what it’s like to work in civic tech? Already work in this space and want to meet others? Join our informal meetup of designers and design-adjacent disciplines.

​People of all levels of government and countries of residence are welcome.

​We’ll have icebreaker questions to help you mingle.

​Hosted by DoorDash Design during Config 2026

​Come hang out with fellow product designers, design leaders, and creative technologists for a casual afternoon gathering at DoorDash HQ during Day 1 of Config.

​This isn’t a panel or presentation. The goal is simple:

good coffee, thoughtful conversation, and meaningful connections with peers.

​A few members of the DoorDash Design team will also share how we’re thinking about the evolving role of design in an AI-native future — and we’d love to hear your perspective too.

​Space is intentionally limited to keep the conversations intimate and community-driven.

​Looking forward to seeing you there.

Get ready to scale new heights with fellow creatives! Join us for a night of climbing and mingling before Config. Get to know others and head into the conference with some newfound friends.

​Join us in discussing what it actually takes to build and run design teams in the new era of AI. Not the polished version--the real one, where the playbook is still being written.

​It’s a fast, interactive evening designed to keep you involved from start to finish, with sharp, honest takes from fellow design leaders, followed by live paired discussions, and a constant back-and-forth between stage and audience that keeps the whole room actively in the conversation.

And yes—there will be plenty of free food, curated cocktails (including mocktails), plus beer and wine to keep things going.

​This event is for designers, creative builders, and founders working at the intersection of craft and technology. Hosted at Reach HQ, Reach Capital is an early-stage, impact-focused venture capital firm investing across learning, health, and work.

​The way Product, Design, and Engineering collaborate is being fundamentally redefined because AI is now part of the workflow, not just a tool.

​Join us for an intimate, Jeffersonian-style dinner with a curated group of AI product leaders & executives exploring how product teams are evolving their collaboration to build seamless AI products.

​Join a small group of designers, researchers, founders, and product leaders from Figma and the broader design community for an evening away from the conference noise—designed for real conversations and meaningful connections.

​We’ll bring together people working at the intersection of design, AI, and product innovation to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and explore what’s next.

Wealthsimple is hosting a social at Starlite. Opens in a new tab - a prohibition-era bar on the 21st floor of the Beacon Grand in Union Square. Art deco interiors, moody lighting, and sweeping views of the SF skyline. The kind of place that reminds you why craft always matters.

Expect proper cocktails (order the Cable Car Redux), elevated bites - think caviar, oysters, hot fried chicken buns - and a thoughtfully curated room of design and product people you’ll be glad you met.

No talks. No pitches. Just good conversations.

​Are you coming to Config?

Do you want to hang with others from Dark UX Academy?

​Cool. Nice.

​We're meeting IRL. Good food, good drinks, and people who actually get it.

DUXA members, come through. New faces welcome.

​Dark UX Academy is a community of designers and design leaders in tech who use business, influence, and psychology to make a real difference inside their organizations. If you're tired of being treated like a decorator instead of the trusted design partner, join us.

AI Show & Tell at Config 2026:

A roundtable discussion for designers, builders, and creators exploring AI workflows.

Bring something you’re experimenting with—an AI-assisted workflow, project, tool stack, or prototype—and share it with the group.

This session is about learning from each other, exchanging ideas, and discovering how AI is shaping today’s creative workflows.

A wayfinding workshop for your design career. A night of reflection, connection and integration.

​If your algorithm is already full of Varun Rana’s viral Instagram skits, now's your chance to see the face behind your favorite tech reels live in person. We’re bringing tech's favorite creator to the stage at Dovetail's happy hour so you can laugh off and unwind after Config day two.

​Known for his spot-on content skewering everything from messy design handoffs to endless alignment meetings, Varun is doing an exclusive, 20-minute stand-up set right down the street from Config. It’s the perfect, high-energy transition from a long day of sessions into a relaxed evening.

​It’s a great, low-pressure spot to grab a free drink, have some food, and actually connect with some of the best product and design minds at the conference. No stuffy networking or rigid sales pitches, just good vibes and great conversations with peers and the Dovetail team.

​We'll be hanging out at Local Edition—a fantastic underground speakeasy just an 8-minute walk from the Moscone Center.

If your algorithm is already full of Varun Rana’s viral Instagram skits, now's your chance to see the face behind your favorite tech reels live in person. We’re bringing tech's favorite creator to the stage at Dovetail's happy hour so you can laugh off and unwind after Config day two.

This year, we're celebrating the students and educators who continue to push craft and creativity forward with Figma.

​Join the Figma for Education team and 200 members of the education community at SPIN San Francisco for an evening of connection, play, and celebration. From classroom collaborations to portfolio projects and late-night brainstorms, this night is for the people learning, teaching, and building the next generation of design together.

​After a packed day at Config, come unwind with ping pong, appetizers, a photobooth, and Figma plushie giveaways. Swap keynote takeaways, talk craft, and connect with people who are just as excited about what's next.

​Whether you're discovering your path or helping others find theirs, this space is for you. We hope you'll join us.

Who this is for: Students and educators with a verified Figma for Education email address.

​Come join us with Designers, Creators, and Entrepreneurs from Japan!

​During Figma Config, we’re hosting a special Happy Hour at the btrax office, conveniently located near the conference venue, bringing together creatives from around the world who are gathering in San Francisco.

​Whether you're visiting from Japan for Config or are a local designer, marketer, engineer, entrepreneur, or creative professional, this is a great opportunity to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and exchange ideas.

​We'll be providing light snacks and drinks, so feel free to stop by and join us for a relaxed evening of networking and conversation.

​A small, invite-only dinner during Config hosted by Clay Global, bringing together a curated group of designers, product leaders, and founders for an evening of candid conversation, meaningful connection, and great food.

​We’ll be gathering upstairs at Moongate Lounge (Double Happiness Private Dining Room) at Mister Jiu’s in Chinatown. Dinner and libations will be served throughout the evening in a moody, intimate setting inspired by the Chinese lunar calendar.

​Built With is a gathering (dinner & drinks) for product design executives and the senior ICs they build alongside, because the best work doesn't come from one side of the table. Too many events are built for leaders only, or ICs only. We think the most interesting conversation happens when you bring both into the room. No panels, no keynotes - just the partners in crime who actually shape how products get made, finally in the same place.

​Every leader has a favorite IC. Every IC has a favorite leader. Who's your first call? Bring them.

​Dive Bar Takeover at Tunnel Top Bar

Studio Freight is taking over Tunnel Top for the evening. A proper SF dive bar tucked above the Stockton Tunnel. No dress code, no agenda, no pretense. (And tacos next door)

​Enjoy a beer. A shot. Barrel-aged negronis. People worth talking to. The perfect spot for a post-Config wind down.

​Private and invite-only. No dress code. Just good people.

Join Great Question and fellow Config attendees for an early morning shakeout run along San Francisco’s iconic Embarcadero. We’ll start and end at Blue Bottle Coffee at the Ferry Building, with coffee, snacks, good company, and a Great Question Run Club shirt waiting for you at the finish line.

Meetup for fiber friends; bring your fiber arts work in process (WIP)! Stitch and sit with us, or just sit with us! No project needed, just love for the fiber arts. Casual meet up after lunch, sit and stitch with us!

Invite-only dinner for product design leaders

An invitation-only dining experience at Michelin star restaurant for San Francisco’s sharpest AI focused product and marketing minds. Curated guests, exceptional food, and the kind of conversations that happen only outside conferences.

No decks, no agendas, just honest conversations about what’s working, what’s not, and where things are headed.

​Note: This is a party for designers in tech. You do not have to attend Config to attend this party.

​Config ends. Detach begins.

​Config is three days of industry talk and workshops. Detach is the night to party.

​We've been throwing this event since 2024. Every year the same thing happens — you walk in knowing four people and leave knowing forty. Detach is the night we turn those connections into memories.

We’re hosting a fun, casual picnic at Hayes Park in SF, near the historic “Painted Ladies” site. It’ll be the perfect event to close Config out with - chatting, eating some snacks, and keeping our tradition of playing ninja each year.

• ​Friday morning, around 9am to 11am-ish
• ​South East corner of Hayes park, see the map pin
• ​Free (duh)
• ​Come even if you didn't go to Config

​This is our 3rd time doing this, and it's always a blast. We look forward to seeing you there.