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Increment Planning As Risk Management
It’s almost 15 years since Eric Ries and Steve Blank made MVP (Minimum Viable Products) an essential tool in any product manager’s tool box. Of course, the thinking has grown and evolved. The concept of an MVP is more important than ever, having grown beyond a one-dimensional view of feature validation.
Today, the value of thinking in increments (or MVPs) has broadened to be a more nuanced conversation about risk and learning. We will talk about why you should think in increments (its not just about feature validation), when you should start creating increments (its sooner than you think), and…
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A Panel on Product Pivots with Probably Perspicacious People
It’s a Ross Geller Classic: The Pivot!
Product pivots are defining moments that separate market leaders from forgotten startups. That critical decision – when to hold firm to your vision versus when to evolve it – remains one of product management's most consequential challenges, yet few product leaders openly discuss their pivot experiences.
This candid panel discussion hopes to bring together product leaders who have successfully navigated significant pivots to achieve product-market fit. Rather than theoretical frameworks, attendees will hear authentic stories of both successful and failed pivots, gaining practical insights for recognizing pivot signals, managing stakeholder expectations, and executing…
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Ten ways that excellent product managers set themselves apart
Over the past 18 years, I've learned many lessons about product management that weren't taught in school. Building and leading multiple product teams from scratch to successful exits has given me a clear perspective on what really matters.
Attend this session if you would like to learn more about the following:
- What sets excellent product managers apart in the hiring process?
- What are some of the hard truths about product management career paths that are not widely talked about?
- What will and won't change as AI becomes more widely adopted in product management?
- What types of…21 votes -
Redefining Success, Confidence & the Future of Product: Because your title isn’t your legacy—your impact is.
Looking for frameworks, metrics, ladders to climb? This is not that talk.
This is a real, human story about navigating career reinvention, growing through discomfort, and learning to lead with confidence without needing to have it all figured out. It’s about showing up in the messiness of mid-career transitions, shifting industries, chasing curiosity, and choosing to build a career that actually brings you joy.
You’ll hear how I embraced the unknown, stopped trying to “know it all,” and leaned into storytelling, community, and honesty to find clarity—without a linear path or a perfect plan.
Along the way, we’ll explore:
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What is it that you think you’re doing over there?!
Careers can last 40 or more years and span many industries, domains, and roles yet most people only think about their career when it’s time to find another job. Even worse, that’s the only time they invest in their career. What a great way to throw away millions of dollars in earnings and the equivalent in happiness!
In this talk, we’ll take a look at how you can think more proactively about your career and life aspirations and take a systematic, informed, hypothesis driven approach to pursuing your dreams. I’ll challenge you to a reality check of where you are…
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AI Meets Empathy: How to Build Products That Customers Love in the AI Era
Sanchi is a Product Leader at Atlassian, specializing in AI-driven developer tools that enhance productivity and streamline workflows. With over a decade of experience in product management, she has worked on scaling global technology products, driving AI adoption, and enhancing developer experiences.
Passionate about the intersection of AI, product strategy, and user experience, she believes that while AI enables smarter decision-making, true product success lies in balancing automation with human empathy. In this session, she will explore how product managers can leverage AI to drive customer engagement while ensuring trust, delight, and usability remain at the core of product experiences.
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GenAI Playbook: Turning AI into Your Product Differentiator
Facilitator: Sugandh Rakha
Sugandh is a Sr. Principal Product Manager at ServiceNow, driving AI-powered automation and multi-system AI agents. He is passionate about integrating GenAI into real-world products for impact.
Workshop Agenda
🔹 Introduction
🔹 GenAI as a Differentiator
- Where AI truly adds value (beyond the hype)
- Case studies of AI-driven product breakthroughs
🔹 The GenAI Playbook
- Identify AI Opportunities – User pain points, automation, personalization
- Design AI-First Features – UX best practices, ethical AI considerations
- Build & Scale – Data, privacy, infra, and success metrics
🔹 Hands-on Exercise: AI Feature Ideation
- Design an…19 votes -
Ace Your Product Manager Interview: Strategies from Both Sides of the Table
Carrie Chatelain (Coconut, Article) and Filip Machat (Microsoft, Amazon) have navigated both sides of the PM hiring process—applying, interviewing, and selecting top candidates. With hundreds of interviews under their belts (on both sides of the table), they know exactly what makes candidates stand out.
In this interactive session, Carrie and Filip will demystify the PM interview process at any level, from aspiring APMs to senior product leaders. You'll leave with insider strategies to tackle even the trickiest interview questions with confidence.
Topics include:
✔ How to walk into your interview prepared and ready to impress
✔ What questions to expect—and…18 votes -
The End of Product Managers (As We Know Them)
The traditional Product Manager role—the one you've watched dozens of YouTube videos about—is being rewritten by AI every week. Leaders like Mark Zuckerberg (Meta) and Marc Benioff (Salesforce) are openly declaring it: AI isn't merely automating tasks; it's erasing entire jobs to be done.
This disruption isn't limited to PMs. AI is disrupting the software development broadly, and quickly. Companies increasingly rely on fewer, AI-empowered super ICs to accomplish tasks once handled by entire teams. If AI can write code, deploy fully functional apps, rapidly analyze qualitative and quantitative data, and conduct "deep research" on users, competitors, and the market,…
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Balancing Roadmaps and Bedtime Stories – The Life of a Parent and Product Manager
Product management is all about prioritization, stakeholder alignment, and navigating uncertainty—skills that feel strikingly familiar to anyone raising kids. As a parent and a product manager, I’ve found that the lessons from each role often apply to the other in surprising ways. In this talk, I’ll share how the frameworks we use to build great products can also help us manage the chaos of parenting—and vice versa. Whether it’s handling shifting priorities, leading with empathy, or embracing iterative learning, there’s a lot we can take from both worlds to be more effective and fulfilled in each. Let’s dive into the…
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AI Revolution: Insights from an AI Product Manager's Journey
Jatin Rajvanshi is an AI Product Manager at TELUS, driving innovation in the AI Accelerator team. With over 10 years of digital product experience and an MBA from UBC, Jatin has self-taught expertise in AI, leveraging generative AI to create real-world value in enterprise and startup environments.
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➡ Personal journey: From traditional PM to AI PM without formal ML background
➡ Lessons learned and best practices for implementing GenAI
➡ Practical Demo: Leveraging GenAI in Product Development
➡ AI agents and their potential impact on products
➡ Actional steps one can take to learn about AI Product Management11 votes -
Staff vs. Group PM: Navigating the IC-to-Manager Leap
Curious about the differences between a Staff/Principle PM and a Group PM—and what it really takes to transition from IC to people manager?
In this session, we’ll break down the key skills, mindsets, and trade-offs of each path, so you can make an informed choice about your next career move.
Whether you’re debating a leadership track or already stepping into management, this conversation will give you clarity, practical insights, and real-world examples to help you thrive.
Don’t miss it!
Gabriel Hernandez
Group Product Manager @ Hootsuite11 votes -
The WWYD Leadership Challenge: What Great Product Leaders Do Differently
Managing people is hard. Leading them is even harder. Yet most new managers get no training, and even experienced product leaders face tough calls—whether managing teams, peers, or executives.
In this fast-paced, interactive session, you’ll take on real-world “What Would You Do?” leadership challenges, put your instincts to the test, and hear how others would navigate the same scenarios. Then, we’ll reveal what actually happened—and what worked (or didn’t).
Expect lively discussion, fresh insights, and a few “aha” moments as we break down what separates great product leaders from the rest. Walk away with new perspectives and practical tools you…
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From End User to User Advocate: Shaping Products from the Inside Out
Join Omar as he shares expert insights on carving out a successful career in Product Management, drawing from his extensive experience transitioning from early roles in customer service and quality assurance to senior product management positions across global markets. Learn how to navigate the journey and the strategies that help you succeed in the product management landscape.
Topics include:
• Career Path Exploration: Understanding different entry points into product management from non-technical backgrounds.
• Skill Transfer and Development: Identifying and enhancing transferable skills from non-technical jobs that are invaluable in product management.
• Overcoming Industry Challenges: Tackling common obstacles faced…11 votes -
“I Can’t Believe This Is Happening Again” – Using Storytelling & Systems Thinking to Fix Recurring Product Nightmares
Ever had your roadmap hijacked by the latest customer request? Or sat in a Sales kickoff and realized… they’re making up their own messaging?
You’re not alone. Prioritization chaos, misaligned go-to-market messaging, and the endless battle between tech debt and new features—these aren’t just one-off frustrations. They’re patterns. And they don’t just slow you down. They make you question your influence, your strategy, and sometimes your sanity.
So, let’s talk about it. But not just talk—let’s map it out, break it down, and design a way through it.
What You’ll Walk Away With (AKA: What’s in It for You?)
- A…
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Make your messaging suck less! - A value-based workshop
You know your messaging (positioning, value proposition, sales pitch) sucks when:
1) you have to immediately say "and what I mean by that is..." because of all the blank stares you get from prospects
2) your spouse or kids have no idea what your stuff does
3) your SDR/BDR team hates you
4) your demand gen team goes off and writes their own stuff so they can get some engagement
5) your competitors tell you it sucks (by kicking your ass in the market)You'll come away with with a more jaded/critical view of pain and value, two vital questions…
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From Soil to Screen: How Permaculture Can Shape Digital Experiences
Permaculture, derived from “permanent agriculture,” is an approach to land management that adopts patterns observed in flourishing natural ecosystems.
In this session we’ll look at how we can connect permaculture with the products we deliver. Permaculture provides ethics and principles that can be applied to design systems including farms, settlements, and our communities. Participants will build an understanding of these ethics and principles and learn how they can be applied to digital products, leading to sustainable, accessible and inclusive digital experiences.
Learning Outcomes:
- What is permaculture and its ethics
- The principles behind permaculture and how they can map…7 votes -
Workshop: Data-Driven Decision Making for Product Managers
Overview:
In today’s fast-paced digital world, data-driven decision-making is a crucial skill for product managers. Yet, many PMs struggle with interpreting data, identifying actionable insights, and avoiding common pitfalls in analytics. This workshop will provide a hands-on approach to using data for better product decisions, including real-world exercises and a case study from your own analytics experience.Key Takeaways:
How to ask the right questions when working with dataUnderstanding key product metrics (e.g., retention, conversion, churn)
How to avoid misleading insights and common data interpretation errors
Tools for PMs
How to use data storytelling to influence stakeholders7 votes -
Ask the Expert Session: The 5 E's of Product-Led Services
Join Prashant Agrawal for an engaging session on his model of the 5 E's of Product-Led Services. This 'Ask the Expert' session focuses on educating, encouraging, empowering, enabling and elevating product managers to build product-led services.
Prashant is a trusted board observer, startup strategist, investor, and investability advisor. He is technology focused, product & process-driven, and a creative problem solver. Prashant is a former banker and strategist turned business developer, founder and speaker, with 25+ years of diverse exposure and expertise in business, VC, investments, IP and business strategy.
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Pricing Innovation with Steven Forth
GenAI has unleashed a wave of innovations that are transforming B2B software. Agents, copilots, service as software, generators ... there is a lot happening. GenAI itself has opened new ways to price new applications.
In this session we will look at how established approaches to pricing can be used to price innovations and explore some emergent approaches that are changing how we think about pricing.
Steven Forth is CEO and co-founder of Ibbaka, a value based pricing and customer value management software platform that has been rebuilt on genAI approaches, forcing it to reimagine its own pricing!
Steven gives Master…
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