The wait is over, Figma Config Hyderabad 2025: Extended is here! 🎉

And this time, it’s way more than a watch party.

We’re bringing the magic of Config to Hyderabad with a full day of community-powered learning, meaningful conversations, and hands-on experiences, designed by the community, for the community. From bold keynotes and real talks to interactive workshops and live energy, this is where ideas meet action.

What to expect?

⚡ Two power-packed tracks:

🔵 Stage 1: Think

Deep-dive talks and panels that explore the real, the raw, and the rising ideas in design, product, and tech.

🔹 Opening Talk by Figma Hyderabad

Kick off the day with purpose, energy, and the spirit of the community.

Speakers: Prashant Pandey, Harsh Vardhan, Mayank Sahu — Friends of Figma Hyderabad

🔹 Augmented Intuition: Letting AI Amplify, Not Replace a Designer’s Voice

AI as a creative partner, supporting intuition, not replacing it.

Speaker: Rajib Bhakat – Associate Director of Product Design, Darwinbox

🔹 The Tug of War We Never Talk About

Balancing creativity and deadlines, visibility and burnout, internal and external pressure.

Speaker: Dhruti Sanghvi – Founder, Women in Design India

🔹 Storytelling with Purpose: Design Stories, Not Just Products

Go beyond visuals — learn to narrate the thinking and impact behind your designs.

Speaker: Mruduala Dhekne Mendhekar

🔹 Panel: Design Across the Table in the Age of AI

How AI is reshaping cross-functional collaboration across design, tech, and product.

Panelists:

Saloni Borar – VP, UX & Product Design, Salesforce

Abhinav Guptha – AVP, Innovation, Broadridge

Anita K. Manda – EVP, Engineering, Broadridge

🔹 Pixel Talk: Rescuing Research from the Archives

How to integrate and advocate for research in every design decision.

Speaker: Ramakrishna Uda

🔹 Pixel Talk: The Shifting Landscape of Design Education

What today’s design learners and mentors must unlearn and relearn in an AI-first world.

Speaker: Sanjay Reddy – Founder, DesignX Studio

🔹 Pixel Talk: Reimagining UX Principles for AI-Driven Products

What changes when AI becomes a system actor? Rethinking UX for the age of intelligence.

Speaker: A-GPT (Surprise Speaker)

🔹 Closing Keynote by Figma Hyderabad Team

Final reflections, gratitude, and momentum to carry forward.

🟢 Stage 2: Make

Action-packed workshops for those who learn best by doing — applying insights directly to design practice.

🔹 Workshop: Better Research, Better Products

The practical side of AI-driven research — from challenges to applications.

Facilitator: Parijat Guha – Associate Director, UX Research & Design, Novartis

🔹 Workshop: Design System MVP – Start Small, Scale Smart

Build a sustainable design system even in resource-constrained environments.

Facilitator: Kirtee Singhan – Lead UX Designer, Darwinbox

From topics like AI as a creative partner, reimagining UX, and rescuing research, to workshops on design systems and AI-led product research, the day is crafted to fuel both your mind and your craft.

Whether you’re a seasoned designer, a curious student, or just someone exploring the world of design, this space is for learning, connection, and growth with people who get your passion.

Let’s experience Config 2025 together,  the Hyderabad way. 🚀

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