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1. From Junior PM to Trusted Voice: Building Influence Without Authority

   You've landed your first Product Manager role—congrats! Now comes the tricky part: getting people to take you seriously when you don’t yet have a track record, direct authority, or fancy title.

   Welcome to the invisible skill that defines great PMs: influence.

   This session is designed for newer PMs (or anyone feeling unheard in their org) who are navigating the messy middle between being “the new person” and becoming a trusted product voice. You’ll learn actionable strategies to gain credibility, drive alignment, and build the kind of trust that gets your ideas taken seriously—even when you’re the most junior person in the room.

   We’ll cover:

   Why title doesn’t equal influence—and what actually does

   Tactical ways to build trust with engineering, design, and stakeholders

   How to speak with clarity and confidence when you don’t have all the answers

   Quick wins to become the go-to person on your team

   Real scripts and reframes to manage up, down, and sideways

   This isn’t about faking it or posturing. It’s about developing authentic influence through mindset shifts, smart communication, and quiet leadership—so you can move your product (and your career) forward with intention.

   Meet the Speaker:
   Arya Baybordi is a Product Manager at Capsa Healthcare, a U.S. healthcare technology company, and a Lead Instructor at BrainStation’s Product Management course. With 6+ years of experience in PM roles across healthcare and robotics, Arya has helped mentor dozens of new product managers breaking into the field. His approach to influence combines first-principles thinking, practical frameworks, and storytelling that resonates with cross-functional teams.

   You've landed your first Product Manager role—congrats! Now comes the tricky part: getting people to take you seriously when you don’t yet have a track record, direct authority, or fancy title.

   Welcome to the invisible skill that defines great PMs: influence.

   This session is designed for newer PMs (or anyone feeling unheard in their org) who are navigating the messy middle between being “the new person” and becoming a trusted product voice. You’ll learn actionable strategies to gain credibility, drive alignment, and build the kind of trust that gets your ideas taken seriously—even when you’re the most junior person in… more

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2. From PM to Founder: Starting Your Own Business in the Age of AI

   Are you worried AI might soon replace your job? You're not alone—and you're not powerless. As AI lowers the barrier to launching products, more Product Managers are considering entrepreneurship as a way to future-proof their careers.

   But here's the truth: being a good PM isn't the same as being a successful founder.

   In this session, we'll dive into what it really takes to go from building someone else’s vision to launching your own. We’ll explore the transition from PM to entrepreneur—what skills transfer well, where the gaps are, and how to overcome common challenges.

   Whether you're dreaming about starting a SaaS platform, launching a hardware product, or even manufacturing keychains, the product principles remain the same—but the game changes completely.

   You’ll walk away with:

   Insights into how AI is reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape

   Lessons learned from building a company from scratch

   A practical look at the mindset shift from PM to founder

   Meet the Speaker:

   Arya Baybordi is a Product Manager at Capsa Healthcare, a leading U.S. healthcare company, and a Lead Instructor at BrainStation’s Product Management program. With over 6 years of experience in healthcare and robotics, Arya recently founded a new startup focused on virtual reality equipment and immersive technology. He brings a unique blend of enterprise PM expertise and fresh founder lessons.

   Are you worried AI might soon replace your job? You're not alone—and you're not powerless. As AI lowers the barrier to launching products, more Product Managers are considering entrepreneurship as a way to future-proof their careers.

   But here's the truth: being a good PM isn't the same as being a successful founder.

   In this session, we'll dive into what it really takes to go from building someone else’s vision to launching your own. We’ll explore the transition from PM to entrepreneur—what skills transfer well, where the gaps are, and how to overcome common challenges.

   Whether you're dreaming about starting a… more

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3. Products as Profit Engines: The Key to Value Creation and Market Success

   At their core, businesses exist to create value—and products are the primary vehicle for transferring money from customers to the organization. But what makes a product successful in the market? How do you ensure that your product delivers real value while driving profitability?

   This session will break down:

   ✅ The dual purpose of products: revenue generation and value delivery
   ✅ How businesses balance profit, customer needs, and market differentiation
   ✅ What makes a product truly valuable—solving pain points, quality, innovation, affordability, and customer experience
   ✅ The role of pricing and feature selection in maximizing market fit

   We’ll explore how to develop products that not only meet customer expectations but also drive sustainable business growth. Whether you're in product management, strategy, or business development, this session will provide actionable insights for building and positioning high-value products.

   At their core, businesses exist to create value—and products are the primary vehicle for transferring money from customers to the organization. But what makes a product successful in the market? How do you ensure that your product delivers real value while driving profitability?

   This session will break down:

   ✅ The dual purpose of products: revenue generation and value delivery
   ✅ How businesses balance profit, customer needs, and market differentiation
   ✅ What makes a product truly valuable—solving pain points, quality, innovation, affordability, and customer experience
   ✅ The role of pricing and feature selection in maximizing market fit

   We’ll explore how to… more

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4. From Data to Dollars: How Conjoint Analysis Transformed a Telecom Loyalty Program

   How do you determine which features customers truly value—and what they’re willing to pay for them? In this session, we’ll explore how Conjoint Analysis, a powerful research method, helped a leading South African telecommunications company design a loyalty program that maximized customer engagement and profitability.

   Through real-world insights, we'll cover:

   ✅ How Conjoint Analysis reveals customer preferences and trade-offs
   ✅ The role of data-driven decision-making in product and pricing strategy
   ✅ Lessons learned from designing a high-impact loyalty program in a competitive market

   Whether you're in product management, pricing strategy, or customer experience, this session will equip you with actionable techniques to refine your feature selection and pricing models. Join us to learn how data can drive better product decisions!

   How do you determine which features customers truly value—and what they’re willing to pay for them? In this session, we’ll explore how Conjoint Analysis, a powerful research method, helped a leading South African telecommunications company design a loyalty program that maximized customer engagement and profitability.

   Through real-world insights, we'll cover:

   ✅ How Conjoint Analysis reveals customer preferences and trade-offs
   ✅ The role of data-driven decision-making in product and pricing strategy
   ✅ Lessons learned from designing a high-impact loyalty program in a competitive market

   Whether you're in product management, pricing strategy, or customer experience, this session will equip you with actionable… more

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5. Ask The Experts: Driving Product with Insights & Strategy

   Amelia Guimarin of Spatial Research & Design and Scott Baldwin of lululemon will discuss the best ways for product teams to align user needs and business goals.

   Amelia and Scott will draw on their experience across organizations like BC Gov, Meta, Productboard, and Thinkific to outline methods for uncovering customer insights, tracking organizational KPIs, and aligning cross-functional groups to corporate north stars.

   This session will explore how to combine UX and CX research with people and product management to hit your organization’s strategic goals. Bring your questions and prepare for a lively discussion!

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6. Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship – What I Wish I Knew

   Overview:
   Many professionals dream of leaving their corporate careers to start their own venture—but what does it really take? In this talk, I’ll share my personal journey from working in healthcare to launching Simple Analytics, a startup that helps small businesses build affordable data solutions.

   This session will provide practical insights on how to transition strategically, reduce risk, and validate an idea before going all in.

   Key Takeaways:
   Mindset Shifts: The biggest changes from being an employee to an entrepreneur

   Testing Your Idea: Validating demand without quitting your job

   Time & Risk Management: How to balance a full-time job with building a startup

   Funding & Bootstrapping: When to seek investment vs. when to stay lean

   Lessons Learned: What I wish I did differently in my startup journey

   Overview:
   Many professionals dream of leaving their corporate careers to start their own venture—but what does it really take? In this talk, I’ll share my personal journey from working in healthcare to launching Simple Analytics, a startup that helps small businesses build affordable data solutions.

   This session will provide practical insights on how to transition strategically, reduce risk, and validate an idea before going all in.

   Key Takeaways:
   Mindset Shifts: The biggest changes from being an employee to an entrepreneur

   Testing Your Idea: Validating demand without quitting your job

   Time & Risk Management: How to balance a full-time job with… more

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7. Workshop: Data-Driven Decision Making for Product Managers

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   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 data

   Understanding 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 stakeholders

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8. 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 what increments look like (its more contextual than you think).

   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… more

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9. 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:

   ✨ Confidence in Uncertainty – How to stop pretending you know everything and start trusting your instincts (and asking better questions).
   🧭 The Future of Product – Why the PM role is evolving—and how the next generation of product leaders will win with influence, storytelling, and human connection.
   💡 Reimagining Career Growth – What if “success” doesn’t mean climbing a ladder? What if you want something different—and that’s not only okay, it’s powerful?
   🎯 Doing It Your Way – Your job title isn’t your legacy—your impact is. The way you show up for others, the chances you take, and the community you build around you… that’s the real story.

   I’m not here because I’ve done everything perfectly, nor am I a CEO or Product VP—I’ve navigated the messy middle of growth, career transition and unknowns. With over 25 years of experience across product, customer experience, retail, operations, and strategic partnerships, I’ve built a career around connecting people, solving complex problems, and leading with empathy.

   I’ve worked in high-growth startups and scaling teams at companies like Best Buy Canada, Thinkific, and Jobber, shifting industries, roles, and perspectives along the way. I've tried to go it on my own and then come back to business management. I’ve upskilled, managed transformations, built cross-functional teams, and learned (sometimes the hard way) how to grow through change—even when it’s uncomfortable.

   This talk is for anyone wondering: Am I doing this right?

   Spoiler alert: there is no “right”—only what’s right for you.

   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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10. 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 challenges, the wins, and the lessons learned from juggling product roadmaps and bedtime routines.

    Meet the Speaker: Jacky Cheung is a Senior PM-T at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and a Lead Instructor at BrainStation Vancouver's PM certificate course. He possesses over 10 years of product management experience across Amazon, Mastercard, Deloitte Digital, Trulioo and theScore Media. Jacky is also the father of a 2-year-old human child and a 6-year-old canine / fur child.

    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… more

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11. 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 to your arsenal, and for a brave few, some concrete suggestions on how to make your own company's messaging suck less.

    And no AI will be harmed or used in this session.

    Tim is a long time product marketing manager who focuses on the impact technology has on the people and the organizations adopting it. He has over three decades of product marketing and enterprise sales experience in software security, DevOps, systems management, and database tools.

    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… more

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12. 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 and where you want to go. Finally, you’ll learn how to get better feedback from your manager and peers, understand how recruiters and hiring managers look at you, and learn to leverage networking effectively.

    Eric Bin is a 20 year veteran of the tech space having cut his teeth at Amazon and eBay before taking on leadership roles at Clio, Thinkific, Article and Coconut Software. Today he coaches product managers and leaders on how to get more out of work and life.

    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… more

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13. 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 strategic product transformations that preserve team culture and momentum.

    Panel Moderator: Kelly Mekwunye | She/Her - Product Owner at MakerSights

    Panel Participants:

    Jeanine Longley (She/Her) - Director of Product, MakerSights: Jeanine and Kelly have worked together through two pivots at MakerSights. Jeanine has 8 years of Product experience across 4 organizations, including 0-to-1 experience and new vertical expansion.

    We’re still seeking product leaders who have gone through a pivot of the offering they are responsible for to sit on our panel talking about the process. Reach out to Kelly and/or Jeanine to discuss joining our panel!

    Panel Details:
    Our goal is to share raw, unfiltered stories on various pivot journeys – the why, how, and when – as well as any lessons that have been learned along the way.

    Key Topics
    ✅ Pivot Detection: How to identify early warning signals that your product needs a pivot – before it's too late
    ✅ Decision Frameworks: Practical methodologies for validating pivot directions and minimizing risk while maximizing opportunity
    ✅ Team Leadership: Strategies for maintaining team morale, stakeholder confidence, and executive buy-in during pivots
    ✅ Real-world Case Studies: Honest accounts of pivots that achieved remarkable product-market fit – and cautionary tales from those that didn't
    ✅ The Pivot Playbook: Common pivot pitfalls and how to avoid them in your product journey

    Who Should Attend?
    * Product Managers seeking to refine their market fit analysis skills
    * Startup Founders navigating early product decisions in uncertain markets
    * Product Leaders responsible for transforming underperforming product lines
    * Anyone interested in product strategy, market validation, and building business resilience

    Why this topic matters now
    In today's rapidly evolving market, the ability to pivot effectively has become a core competency for successful product teams. Yet most product conferences celebrate only initial visions and successful outcomes, glossing over the messy middle where real product mastery happens. This panel fills that gap by providing practical, experience-based guidance for one of product management's most challenging and consequential decisions – when and how to pivot your product to achieve true market fit.

    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… more

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14. AI-Powered Security Automation for Agile Product Development

    The Challenge
    Security is often treated as a late-stage concern, leading to delays and rework.
    Product managers must balance speed, innovation, and security without disrupting development.
    Security teams may introduce last-minute requirements, forcing developers to redo work.

    The Solution: Embedding Security in Development
    Automate security analysis within the development workflow.
    Ensure security tasks are integrated into Agile processes from the start.
    Use industry standards like OWASP ASVS, PCI-DSS, and GDPR to guide security decisions.
    Make security a proactive step rather than a last-minute fix.

    How AI Can Help ?
    Analyze use cases automatically and identify security risks in real time.
    Suggest security controls based on best practices.
    Generate security-related sub-tasks directly in ticketing systems like Jira.
    Reduce manual effort, allowing security teams to focus on high-impact tasks.

    Example: AI-Powered Security Automation
    Integrates with ticketing systems to review security risks.
    Suggests security requirements based on compliance standards.
    Helps teams address security early, reducing the risk of vulnerabilities.
    Acts as a force multiplier for security teams, improving efficiency.

    Key Takeaways for Product Managers
    ✅ Shift security left—address it early to prevent costly fixes later.
    ✅ Leverage automation to streamline security without slowing development.
    ✅ Align security with business goals to maintain developer velocity.
    ✅ Enhance collaboration between product, security, and development teams.

    By making security an integral part of the Agile process, product managers can deliver secure, compliant software faster—without sacrificing speed or innovation.

    The Challenge
    Security is often treated as a late-stage concern, leading to delays and rework.
    Product managers must balance speed, innovation, and security without disrupting development.
    Security teams may introduce last-minute requirements, forcing developers to redo work.

    The Solution: Embedding Security in Development
    Automate security analysis within the development workflow.
    Ensure security tasks are integrated into Agile processes from the start.
    Use industry standards like OWASP ASVS, PCI-DSS, and GDPR to guide security decisions.
    Make security a proactive step rather than a last-minute fix.

    How AI Can Help ?
    Analyze use cases automatically and identify security risks in real time.… more

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15. “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 repeatable framework to break down product problems using storytelling + systems thinking
    • Clarity on why these problems keep happening—and how to stop fighting symptoms and start fixing the system
    • Tactical ways to push back (without being "difficult") when Sales, Execs, or Engineering try to throw you off course
    • A new way to see your role—less firefighting, more strategic influence A damn good time. Because if you’re going to be in the trenches, might as well laugh about it.

    And here’s the part you won’t see coming:
    By the time you leave, you won’t just have tools—you’ll have a new perspective.
    You’ll start to see the system, not just the chaos.
    You’ll find your leverage points instead of feeling stuck.
    And you’ll walk out not just as a problem-solver, but as a strategic leader.

    This isn’t just another PM or PMM talk—it’s hands-on, real, and built to be actually useful. If you were at last year’s storytelling session (yes, the one where people were sitting on the floor), you already know this is worth showing up for.

    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?)

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16. 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 back to accessible digital products
    - How we can use the design system to drive accessibility and inclusivity in the products we build

    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… more

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17. 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 @ Hootsuite

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18. 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 can apply immediately.

    • Alan Albert, Session Leader •
    For over a decade Alan has led MarketFit, coaching and empowering CEOs, executives, leaders and their teams to overcome their most difficult obstacles and surpass their objectives. A repeat "Best ProductCamp Session" award winner, Alan draws on over 30 years of executive leadership, management and hands-on success creating top-selling, innovative products, in organizations from startups through global enterprises.

    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… more

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19. When Your Product is The Organization

    For Product Leaders building an organization that is creating digital products, viewing your organization as a product in and of itself can create a powerful approach. Whether you are focused on a single product, portfolios or broader programs, building your organization with a product mindset brings better alignment, resiliency and results over the long-term.

    By recursively using discovery and design techniques in an organizational context you can support your product organization’s ability to adapt in a world of never-ending change.

    A change platform can help to sustainably & systematically guide your organization forward by crafting outcomes, a change map & release plans.

    Lastly, these approaches can be contextualized for various setups, be it fully-remote, hybrid or in-person teams.

    If you’re a product leader trying to get more out of your product organization, then come explore these ideas.

    Agenda

    Applying the product mindset for building Organizations.
    Using organizational discovery and design techniques to create a resilient product org
    Incorporating a change platform to iteratively guide your organization’s progression.
    Customize to patterns in remote, hybrid and in-person organizational setups

    About Speaker

    Mack is the co-founder and management consultant at Alluvial Consulting, a practice focused on digital delivery training, consulting and facilitation; as well as the CEO & Executive Producer at Superbrothers Audiovisual, an indie video game studio. He has worked in, on and around dozens of product teams across the world.

    For Product Leaders building an organization that is creating digital products, viewing your organization as a product in and of itself can create a powerful approach. Whether you are focused on a single product, portfolios or broader programs, building your organization with a product mindset brings better alignment, resiliency and results over the long-term.

    By recursively using discovery and design techniques in an organizational context you can support your product organization’s ability to adapt in a world of never-ending change.

    A change platform can help to sustainably & systematically guide your organization forward by crafting outcomes, a change map &… more

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20. 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 Classes on pricing with the SV VC PeakSpan Capital and led research into emergent patterns for value, packaging, pricing and billing of agents with the SaaS billing leader Maxio. Insights from that research will be shared in the session.

    You will leave the session with a framework for how to price innovations and how to use generative AI in that work.

    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… more

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