Join Friends of Figma Berlin in partnership with Thoughtworks  for an inspiring evening dedicated to accessibility in digital products.
Through lightning talks and an interactive panel discussion, we’ll explore how design, technology, and product development can create a more inclusive digital world.

🚀 Why Accessibility Matters

Accessibility isn’t just a feature—it’s a fundamental part of building ethical, effective, and user-friendly digital experiences. This event brings together experts from design, product, and technology to share practical strategies, personal insights, and innovative approaches to making digital products truly inclusive.

🎤 Meet Our Speakers

Our lineup features industry experts who will present fresh perspectives on accessibility, from design thinking and research to engineering best practices and real-world implementation:

• Erica Schoonmaker (Senior Product Designer for Accessibility, Zalando) on integrating accessibility into every design stage as a paradigm shift
• Fernando Neves (Lead Product Designer, Thoughtworks) on designing for inclusion through user-centered research and real-world testing
• Magda Lenart (Experience Designer, Thoughtworks) on implementing small, impactful changes that unlock inclusion for everyone
• Rodrigo Fortes (Senior Design System Designer, Wolt) on their developed Figma plugin and the process behind it
• Johannes Nanninga (Senior Business Analyst & Experience Designer, Thoughtworks) on reframing accessibility as a mark of engineering excellence in challenging environments

🗣️ Interactive Panel Discussion

After the talks, Genevieve Brechel (Senior Service & Experience Designer, Thoughtworks) will moderate a lively panel discussion, bringing together our speakers to debate the future of accessibility and answer audience questions.

💡 Who Should Attend?

This event is for designers, developers, product managers, engineers, and anyone passionate about accessibility. Whether you’re just starting to learn about accessibility or already implementing inclusive design practices, you’ll leave with valuable insights and new connections.

👀 How do I sign up?

🎟 Important! Ticketing for this event is going via Meetup as the platform of choice for our hosts. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ePjxF_bk