AI is transforming product management: while it won't replace PMs, those who harness its power will eclipse those who don't. Whether you're a seasoned PM or an aspiring PM, you will learn to leverage AI to fundamentally elevate your effectiveness.  Accelerate customer discovery & user research by using advanced LLM techniques such as designing smart research prompts  Rapidly synthesize customer and market signals by leveraging enterprise AI tools to create high confidence data driven roadmaps  Use purpose-built AI writing assistants to craft compelling user stories and targeted product messaging for different stakeholders You will be exposed to a proven AI toolkit that measurably amplifies your impact as a product manager.

A peek behind the curtain, because there's more happening in AI than you think you are missing. The danger of AI is not understanding what AI is and what it isn't. DeepSeek is a milestone, but probably not for the reasons you think. This session will provide some guidance about AI to help you better leverage AI and be less intimidated by it. The session was designed to provide insights that do not come up in a typical AI search about AI. You will walk out with new ways to think about AI which can help you see new opportunities and to help your career.

This session aims to liken the process involved in Art to Product management. So yeah, it is safe to say that every product manager is an artist. Just as artists go through various stages to bring their vision to life, product managers follow a similar journey to develop successful products. 1. Thought Process Stage (Ideation in Product Management): 2. Building Stage (Creation in Product Management): 3. Perfection Stage (Design in Product Management): 4. Exhibition Stage (Go-live in Product Management):

The rigor of a robust design process has eluded many organizations and is almost a forgotten art. Often left to specialty studios or considered a cost center, the vital steps in forming original thought around user needs and creating an innovative strategy to address their problems is much more accessible now due to AI. In this session, there will be a breakdown of the design process for first timers and an introduction to AI solutions for each stage as well as a highlight on where AI has yet to touch and remains a strong domain of human-only effort. Fundamentally shift your approach to product strategy and user retention today with tools that will soon be the new essentials!

What happens when product teams come up with new products, product and feature improvements for existing products, or a whole new category of products (think iPhone) without consulting with the commercial teams responsible for selling it? Commercial mayhem ensues. This session is part cautionary tale and a call to action to have product and commercial teams collaborate more closely to create a super structure of product and commercial success.

As a Senior Product Manager, I've faced tough decisions that shape product strategy, team dynamics, and long-term vision. Some decisions are easy—launching a new feature, hiring a new teammate. Others are far more complex—aligning leadership on a strategic shift, navigating prioritization conflicts, or defending a controversial product choice. In this session, we'll break down what makes decisions hard, why they arise, and how to navigate them effectively as you grow in seniority. You'll learn a practical decision-making framework that balances data, intuition, and stakeholder alignment, helping you make high-stakes calls with confidence. Through real-world scenarios I've experienced, we'll explore tough choices like when to leave a team, how to persuade leadership on a new product, and managing power dynamics in complex organizations. Walk away with strategies to make better decisions under uncertainty and lead with clarity in ambiguous situations.

A product leader's role is akin to that of a one-person orchestra within the product environment. A product leader must balance personal goals, product strategy, customer acquisition, attraction, activation, retention, stakeholder demands, and team well-being. Unfortunately, these competing priorities can often lead to misalignment, distraction, a lack of focus on essential product metrics, decreased customer satisfaction, team frustration, and burnout. In my session, I will present: 1. Practical strategies to prevent burnout, inspire teams with purpose, and drive real product impact without chaos. 2. Proven focus techniques, energized leadership habits, and methods to align teams around meaningful work. 3. Real-world examples, tactical frameworks, and actionable insights that can be applied immediately. Whether you're leading a scrappy startup or navigating a complex enterprise environment, this session will help you work smarter, lead with clarity, and build great products without the risk of burnout. May the Force be with you!

Developing physical products that integrate hardware, software, and firmware is uniquely challenging. Unlike software, physical products can't be easily "updated" in the field. Teams must navigate long procurement lead times, high production costs, and multi-disciplinary collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, software, and procurement. Traditional Waterfall methods dominate because many Agile approaches, designed for software, fail to address these realities, leaving hardware teams stuck with inefficient, often chaotic processes. The Modified Agile for Hardware Development (MAHD) Framework bridges this gap. Since 2017, MAHD has been successfully implemented in over 100 hardware organizations, leading to transformational outcomes - faster time-to-market, seamless cross-functional collaboration, accelerated learning cycles, reduced risk, effective customer feedback loops for early concept validation and precise feature prioritization. MAHD Evangelists Dorian and Vishal will share key elements of the MAHD Framework that help hardware organizations achieve competitive, technical, and organizational success. Peruse what MAHD is all about at http://mahdframework.com.

Job hunting is a full-time job, but what if you had an AI assistant to make it easier? In this interactive session, you'll learn how to build your own AI-powered career assistant. By training it with your resume, LinkedIn profile, recommendations, and even personality, strengths, or leadership assessments, you can: ✅ Instantly tailor your resume and cover letter for any job ✅ Simulate an ATS to predict how your application will score ✅ Generate compelling networking messages in seconds ✅ Strengthen and practice your STAR stories Skip the busywork and focus on what sets you apart. This is not about AI replacing your voice, but about using AI as a strategic partner to refine your messaging, amplify your strengths, and help you stand out. Whether you're actively job searching or preparing for future opportunities, you'll leave with practical AI tools to work smarter and land your next role faster.

All are welcome! Whether you are trying to break into the product world (product, ux, ui, data, dev, marketing, etc.) or are a seasoned veteran, we can all learn from one another!