Design Beyond the Tools
About Event
What does it really take to build a career in design when AI and new tools are changing the industry so quickly?
Join Samanthi Jayetileke (Director, Global Product Management & Experience Design at Sun Life Financial), for a conversation about:
What companies actually look for in emerging designers
Skills that matter beyond the tools
Navigating the transition from university to industry
Drawing from 18 years of experience across UX design, product management, and leadership, Samanthi will share practical insights on AI, design careers, and finding your path in an evolving industry.
Whether you're exploring design for the first time or getting ready to make the jump into industry, come hear what really matters beyond the tools.
📍 QNC 1502
📅 Tues. Sep 15
🕖 6:30-8:00 PM
🍕 Pizza!
Location
Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre (QNC)
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, ON, Canada
About The Hosts
We are official event hosts with Waterloo Tech Week 2026, a celebration of what’s been built here, and what’s still to come. We’re building something great together. September 12-17, 2026. waterlootechweek.ca
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