Figma's Config conference tips
Tips and suggestions for attending Figma's Config conference.
Here are some quick notes after attending the Config 2024 conference.
Conference prep
Here are some tips to help you get the most out of the Config conference.
Find and join events ahead of time
- Search and sign up for events before the conference to connect with attendees and network.
- Look for events on platforms such as:
- Search on Google with "Config Kickoff Happy Hour" or "Config After Party" queries.
- Check for lists provided by the conference organizers.
- Conference sponsors often host events, so look for those as well.
- Example: GitHub x Figma Dev Community Event, where they showcased their product and how it integrates with Figma.
- Figma competitors also host events, so look for those as well.
- Example: Config Meetup by Wix Studio
- Besides networking, they demonstrated their product and how it compares with Figma.
Join the Slack workspace and reach out
- Join the Slack workspace for the conference to connect with other attendees.
- This is how we met other UX writers and designers during the conference.
- UX writers are rare in the wild. 😅
During the conference
Coffee spots
Grab coffee before heading to the conference. Here are some spots I recommend:
- Bean Bar Cafe - best coffee in my opinion.
- SFMOMA Steps Coffee
- Starbucks - 789 Mission St - mobile ordering is your friend here.
Day 0 events are fun and worth attending
- Grab your badge early to avoid the lines.
- Attend the kickoff happy hour to meet other attendees.
Play the live stream in the background
- It is easier to grab screenshots and take notes this way.