On June 10, 2026, Figma announced an Investor and Analyst Session for its upcoming Config 2026 conference. This announcement comes as the design platform faces intense scrutiny over its position in the AI era. On a live episode of Hard Fork, co-host Kevin Roose welcomed Figma CEO Dylan Field to the stage, introducing him as the leader of "an AI and web-based design application founded in twenty twelve."
The conversation quickly turned to the brutal realities of running a tech company in today's skeptical market. Co-host Casey Newton pressed Field on the challenges of enterprise SaaS, asking, "Dylan, you run a public company. It's enterprise SaaS. The market is very skeptical of that right now. Your job seems hard. H- how is it going for you, and do you think you convinced the market that there is a bright future for, uh, you and your enterprise SaaS brethren?"
Despite the tough questions about market skepticism, the hosts wrapped up the live segment on a warm note. Casey Newton thanked the CEO, saying, "You have your homework for this evening. Dylan Field, thank you so much for joining us." With the upcoming Config 2026 session, Figma and Field will have to prove to Wall Street that their AI strategy can deliver sustainable growth.