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Config 2026 is one of the most important design, product, creativity, collaboration, and technology conferences in the world, bringing thousands of designers, product leaders, developers, founders, marketers, creative teams, and enterprise decision-makers to San Francisco for multiple days of product innovation, creative learning, and networking.

Hosted at Moscone Center from June 23–25, 2026, the conference transforms downtown San Francisco into a hub for design conversations, product launches, customer meetings, recruiting, creative collaboration, startup gatherings, and ecosystem events.

But like most major technology and creative conferences, some of the most valuable interactions happen outside the convention center.

If you’re attending Config, hosting customers, organizing team gatherings, or planning events during conference week, where you meet matters just as much as what happens on stage.

The Real Opportunity During Config 2026

The official conference creates momentum.

The real business development, relationship building, recruiting, customer engagement, and creative partnership conversations often happen afterward in smaller, more relaxed environments.

During Config week, companies commonly host:

• Design and product networking receptions
• Executive dinners
• Customer appreciation events
• Partner ecosystem mixers
• Founder and investor meetups
• Design systems happy hours
• Recruiting events
• Private product demos
• Creative community gatherings
• Post-session team gatherings

Config 2026 FAQs

When is Config 2026?

Config 2026 takes place June 23–25, 2026 in San Francisco, California.

Where is Config 2026 held?

Config 2026 is hosted at Moscone Center in San Francisco, one of the city’s premier convention venues located near SoMa and Union Square.

What is Config?

Config is Figma’s annual conference focused on product design, design systems, collaboration, creativity, development workflows, and the future of digital product building.

Who attends Config?

Attendees include product designers, UX researchers, design leaders, developers, founders, marketers, creative directors, design system teams, product managers, and technology executives from organizations around the world.

What types of side events happen during Config?

Common side events include design networking receptions, product leader dinners, creative community gatherings, customer events, startup meetups, happy hours, recruiting mixers, partner events, and executive roundtables.

Why host an event during Config?

Config attracts influential decision-makers across design, product, technology, and creative industries, making it an ideal opportunity to build relationships with customers, prospects, partners, and future hires.

Where should companies host events during Config week?

Many companies host events near Moscone Center and Union Square because the area is walkable, centrally located, and easily accessible from conference sessions, hotels, and downtown San Francisco attractions.

Is Union Square close to Moscone Center?

Yes. Union Square is located within walking distance of Moscone Center, making it one of the most convenient areas for networking events, dinners, happy hours, and conference-related gatherings.

What types of design and product events work well near Moscone Center?

Popular formats include design system meetups, product networking receptions, executive dinners, customer appreciation events, UX community gatherings, creative happy hours, and invite-only industry events.

Why are heated outdoor venues popular during San Francisco conference weeks?

Heated outdoor venues allow attendees to enjoy open-air networking and social interaction while remaining comfortable during cooler San Francisco evenings, especially after spending the day inside conference halls and meeting rooms.

Can companies host private networking events during Config?

Yes. Many companies organize private networking events, customer receptions, happy hours, executive dinners, recruiting events, and product showcases throughout Config week.

What makes 620 Jones useful during Config?

620 Jones offers a flexible indoor-outdoor environment near Union Square with a heated rooftop-style patio, multiple bar areas, and a layout designed for networking, customer gatherings, and conference-adjacent events.

Can 620 Jones host design and product networking events?

Yes. 620 Jones is well suited for design community gatherings, product team events, customer receptions, startup networking events, recruiting mixers, and creative industry meetups during major San Francisco conferences.

What are good post-conference event ideas during Config?

Strong post-conference event ideas include product leader dinners, design networking receptions, design system meetups, customer appreciation events, founder gatherings, creative happy hours, and partner ecosystem mixers.

Why do conference attendees prefer walkable event venues?

Walkable venues help improve attendance, reduce transportation coordination, encourage spontaneous participation, and keep events connected to the overall energy of the conference.

How early should companies book venues during Config week?

Companies should secure venues early because San Francisco event spaces near Moscone Center and Union Square book quickly during major technology, design, and product conferences.

Why is Config important for design and product teams?

Config is one of the largest gatherings dedicated to digital product design and collaboration, offering insights into emerging design trends, workflows, tools, AI-powered creative processes, and product development strategies.