Config 2027 Speaker Call — Questions from a Designer in Pakistan

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Hi Figma Community!I recently received an email inviting me to apply to speak at Config 2027, and I'm excited about the opportunity.I'm a UI/UX designer based in Pakistan with experience in AI-powered mobile and desktop applications. I'm interested in presenting a talk about AI-assisted product design and finding a co-speaker to collaborate with on the proposal and presentation.I would appreciate your help with a few questions:1. Email recipients: Was the Config 2027 speaker call email sent broadly to Figma users worldwide, or was it targeted to a specific audience?2. Pakistan recipients: Is there any publicly available information about how many people in Pakistan received this email? Even an approximate figure would be helpful.3. Invitation criteria: What factors determine who receives the email? Is it related to Figma account activity, community participation, professional experience, or marketing email subscriptions?4. Co-speaker eligibility: Can I apply with a co-speaker who did not receive the same email? Are there any specific eligibility requirements for co-speakers?5. Finding a collaborator: Is there an official Figma community group or channel where I can connect with Pakistan-based designers interested in AI, UX, and product design?6. Official guidance: Could you please share the official Config 2027 speaker guidelines or direct me to the appropriate team for these questions?I'd especially appreciate insights from anyone who has applied to speak at a previous Config event or has relevant information from the Figma team.Thank you for your time and help!

adamsmasher · Accepted Answer

Hi ​@designerUIUXmotion! Thanks for your post and questions.This email is a Marketing Email that goes out to our Figma users who have opted into Marketing-specific emails from Figma. You may also see this same encouragement to apply on our social channels. You are welcome to have a co-speaker as part of the application process and they do not need to have received this email.There is also no formal process to find a collaborator - we've found the collaborators are usually folks with whom speaker have worked in their current or past organization or with whom they've done work.On a related note, we have official Friends of Figma groups in Pakistan that you’rewelcome to join!friends.figma.com.Regarding guidance, the official guidance is on config.figma.com under CFP, there is no additional guidance.We look forward to seeing your submission should you choose to send one!

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