Event Overview

You know that career question that lives rent-free in your head: agency, freelance, or in-house?

This talk won’t give you the answer, but it will be an honest download of what each path actually feels like from the inside. We’ll address the tradeoffs, the shapeshifting, the money conversations, and what it’s like to build something you're proud of inside a machine that's much bigger than you. We’ll also get into what’s changed—vibe-coding, Slack etiquette, happy hours—and what hasn’t.

​After a keynote hosted by Caroline Leong (writer & strategist) and Roger Dario (designer, art director) of Questrade (formerly of Jam3/MediaMonks & Tendril), we’ll continue the conversation with both agency and in-house creatives in an open panel discussion. We’ll close out Toronto Tech Week with dinner and refreshments, and great conversation with talent from across the city. If you’re a creative, this event is for you.

​**The fine print: This is a 19+ event! To register, you must be 19 years of age or older.**

🔔 Event Ticketing

In collaboration with Questrade & Toronto Tech Week, we will be handling tickets in Luma . Please register through the Luma event page.

No Show Policy: Due to high waitlist demand, we ask attendees to cancel their RSVP at least 48 hours before the event if they can no longer attend. We track no-shows, and failure to update your RSVP may result in limited access to future Friends of Figma events.

Event Schedule

​5:00 PM 👋 Doors open

5:30 PM 🎤 Keynote & Panel

6:30 PM 🍕 Dinner & Hangout/Networking

9:00 PM 😴 Event end