We’re back and excited to kick off 2025 with a unique and inspiring event to inspire your career growth in the new year!

This is more than just another panel discussion. Our speakers will bring a fresh perspective on career growth, with each of them successfully moving from one role within the product triad to another. We’ll deep div into career transitions and lessons learned along the way across—Design, Product Management, and Engineering.

Whether you’re exploring new career paths, curious about what it takes to shift roles, or seeking inspiration to grow in your current field, this event has something for everyone.

✨ What you’ll gain:

🔹 Real stories of career transitions and the lessons learned along the way.
🔹 Practical advice to guide your own professional journey.
🔹 Opportunities to connect with peers who share your drive for growth.

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🥳 Social
🎤 Guests talks
🎯 Fun games & swag giveaway
🥘 Food & Drinks 

About our speakers

✨ Howard Trang - Group Product Director, Service NSW
✨ Prarthana Johnson - Head of Design (Global Experiences), Atlassian
✨ Dhruv Sharma - Lead Product Designer Belong

Join us to explore how reimagining your career path can unlock new opportunities and lead to success.

Register soon as spots are limited. We will be placing you on a waitlist before approving registration based on capacity. 

This is your chance to learn, connect, and grow with a community of passionate professionals. Let’s start the year by rethinking what’s possible in your career.

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About Friends of Figma, Sydney

Friends of Figma, Sydney, or FoF Sydney is one of the official user groups of Figma.

The group is run by Figma Community Advocates based in Sydney, as a way to bring folks together for meetups and sharing sessions to discuss topics related to Figma and the field of product design. We believe in open design and providing resources and access to everyone to facilitate learning and contribute to the local, regional as well as global design community.

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Join the community at: https://friends.figma.com/sydney/

If you're interested in hosting an event, or just have feedback or a topic you'd like us to address, feel free to reach out to us at figma.sydney@gmail.com

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Figma Community Code of Conduct

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Screenshots and Video Consent

We may take photos and videos during the event for the Figma Meetup group. By coming to the meetup, you give consent to take pictures and videos of you.

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