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2026-01-15T18:00:00.0000000

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Leaders in Design: Designing AI-First Experiences

Join us in New York for a forward-looking conversation with senior design leaders from today’s most influential AI companies.

BrainStation New York
Thu, Jan 15, 2026
2026-01-15T23:00:00.0000000Z – 2026-01-16T00:30:00.0000000Z

136 Crosby St, 4th Floor, New York City, NY How to get here
$45

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80k+ attendees globally
Learn from industry experts
Live Q&A

Dana Jefferson

Staff Experience Designer, AI Imaging
Katya Homa

Senior Product Designer, Gen AI
Tania Makroo

Partner & Platform Design Leader

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Dana Jefferson

Staff Experience Designer, AI Imaging

Dana Jefferson is a Staff Experience Designer on Adobe’s AI Imaging team, where she leads the design of AI-first experiences in Photoshop. She has played a key role in launching generative AI features, contributing both creative vision and technical innovation to empower users to explore image creation in new, imaginative ways.
Katya Homa

Senior Product Designer, Gen AI

Katya Homa is a Senior Product Designer on the Gen AI team at Meta, where she shapes user experiences at the forefront of generative artificial intelligence. She focuses on designing intuitive, human-centered interactions that help people engage with AI in meaningful and accessible ways.
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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Designing for Intelligence: Crafting Experiences That Adapt, Learn & Respond

Explore how AI-first products shift design from static interfaces to dynamic systems, and what this evolution means for predictability, usability, and user confidence.
02
From Research to Reality: Translating Complex AI Into Human-Centered Design

Discover how designers distill advanced model capabilities into simple, intuitive interactions that make intelligent technology usable and meaningful.
03
The Designer’s AI Workflow: Creativity, Acceleration & New Tools

Uncover how AI is transforming the design workflow, enhancing research, ideation, prototyping, and creative execution across teams.

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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.

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How to Get Here

BrainStation New York

136 Crosby St, 4th Floor, New York City, NY 10012

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Finding Your Way

Located on Crosby St just south of Houston between Broadway and Lafayette, just steps away from the Lafayette B D F M train.
Entering The Building

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BrainStation New York
Thu, Jan 15, 2026
2026-01-15T23:00:00.0000000Z – 2026-01-16T00:30:00.0000000Z

136 Crosby St, 4th Floor, New York City, NY Get Directions
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