We’re entering The Age of Agentic AI—where products don’t just respond, they reason and act. This shift is redefining the role of the product manager. In this talk, Vikash Rungta, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Rise 2 AI Labs, introduces the new paradigm of Agentic AI—intelligent systems that can sense their environment, make decisions,…
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We leaders don’t do nearly enough to inspire and motivate our teams to deliver software that delights our customers; here’s what’s missing. Inspire and Motivate Your Teams to Deliver Exceptional User Experience! Want your developers coding tickets or creating outstanding customer delight? Achieving outstanding user experiences requires connecting the dots – over and over –…
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How to lead, stay visible, and protect your sanity in times of chaos. Leadership and Influence When Everything’s On Fire The world of tech and product is in constant churn, with shifting roadmaps, re-orgs, leadership changes, layoffs, and market uncertainty. In the middle of it all, your influence and presence matter more than ever. This…
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Mastering Discovery for Product Success: Beyond the Requirements List Successful technology offerings don’t fail due to lack of effort—they fail, in part, to incomplete discovery. This session will equip product managers and their teams with a structured approach to uncovering the true business needs behind stakeholder requests. Using the 7 Levels of Highly Effective Discovery,…
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Storytelling is all the buzz – and for good reason. It’s an essential skill for inspiring teams, aligning stakeholders, and connecting with customers on a deeper level. A compelling product story not only showcases the value and vision of a product but also fosters trust, drives buy-in, and creates lasting emotional connections—key ingredients for successful…
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“The role of the product manager has evolved to influence every aspect of making a product successful.” ~ MCKINSEY REPORT; The Product Management Talent Dilemma Since 2018, Productside has been conducting a global survey to examine the skill levels of Product Managers across 15 dimensions and to create the Product Management Skills Benchmark report. In…
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In-Person Fireside Chat, Networking, and Social, Co-Hosted by Nium NOTE: Video is still being processed. (Not available yet). Join us for an evening of hors d’oeuvres, networking, and insights on AI trends and other topics in San Francisco for a fireside chat featuring three esteemed product leaders: Abhijit Thosar: Head of Research and Design for…
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Many people believe that breaking into product management is one of the most difficult career transitions in technology. However with the right actions on your part, it doesn’t have to be that way. In keeping with SVPMA’s December meeting tradition of a career theme, this event will highlight the path and journey that led Ronke…
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How often are you told, “Your products need to deliver more measurable, strategic value to customers.” You may even hear, “Your product needs to be so valuable that it sells itself!” But what does “strategic value” mean, exactly, and what should you specifically be doing to make that happen? Delivering products with measurable strategic value…
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Summary ChatGPT has exploded in popularity with the fastest consumer product adoption in history. But what is it and how can it be used in your job? Join us as Steve Johnson discusses using ChatGPT for product management tasks with a practical breakout to use the tool and techniques with your product. He will discuss:…
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