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Leaders in Design: 2025 Trends & Landscape

Join us in Toronto for a forward-looking conversation with senior design and innovation leaders.

BrainStation Toronto

Wed, Jun 11, 2025

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT

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482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ONHow to get here

CA$35

80k+ attendees globally
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Nasim SarirDirector of Product Design - Facebook Marketplace
Hector CrespoHead of Design
Tania MakrooPartner & Platform Design Leader

Hear From Industry Leaders

Nasim Sarir
Director of Product Design - Facebook Marketplace
Nasim Sarir is a seasoned product design leader at Meta, where she drives design strategy for some of the company’s most widely used global products. With over a decade of experience across tech and digital innovation, Nasim is known for building and mentoring high-performing teams that balance craft, strategy, and empathy. Her work focuses on designing systems that scale while staying grounded in real human needs, bridging user insight with business impact.
Hector Crespo
Head of Design
Hector is the ultimate blend of creative, business and people leadership. As the Head of Design at Interac, Hector and his team provides expert advice and services such as customer and user research, digital product design, and creative, strategy and delivery support across Interac’s portfolio of products and services. Prior to joining Interac, Hector helped to launch RBC Ventures, a division of RBC focused on discovering, building, and scaling venture businesses.
Tania Makroo
Partner & Platform Design Leader
Tania Makroo leads Partner & Platform Design at Salesforce, where she shapes user-centric design strategies that elevate the partner ecosystem and platform experiences. With a deep focus on collaboration, systems thinking, and scalable design solutions, she’s committed to building intuitive experiences that drive impact at scale.

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Event Overview

Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring design leaders as they explore the transformative role of technology in shaping the future of design.

01
The Evolving Role of Design Leaders
Explore how design leaders are evolving from hands-on practitioners to strategic influencers, shaping company vision and cross-functional collaboration.
02
AI & Design: Enhancing Creativity and Decision-Making
Examine how AI is influencing design workflows, from automation to hyper-personalization, and how designers can harness its potential while maintaining human empathy.
03
Designing Cohesive Experiences Across Platforms
Explore strategies for ensuring seamless customer journeys across digital channels, bridging web, mobile, and emerging touchpoints.

Details of the Evening

What's Included: Gourmet Light Refreshments – Enjoy a curated selection of artisanal bites and small plates, perfect for connecting with colleagues.
Settle in for easy conversation and good company in a warm, welcoming space. With a thoughtful selection of beer and wine on hand, it’s the perfect backdrop for winding down or catching up.
Have dietary restrictions?
To ensure we can accommodate your dietary needs, please inform us at least 48 hours before the workshop start date.

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BrainStation Toronto

482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON

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Located near Front St. West and Spadina Ave. at The Well, right next to the Indigo.
Entering the building
Look for Quantum Coffee, enter the building, and follow the signs to the elevators.
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Take elevator to the 2nd floor. Our staff will be there to greet you at reception.

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BrainStation Toronto

Wed, Jun 11, 2025

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CA$35

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