6 Unmissable Sessions at Product Management Festival 2024 ????
Product Management Festival 2024 is just around the corner, and it’s packed with inspiring talks, innovative strategies, and powerful insights for product leaders of all levels. Whether you’re an aspiring product manager or a seasoned executive, there’s something for everyone. With so many sessions to choose from, here’s a handpicked selection of six talks that are sure to inspire and inform:
1. Bradley Horowitz — General Partner, Wisdom Ventures
"Leadership through Uncertainty" ?? When: Wednesday, 11/6 at 9:15 am, Cinema 4 In this keynote, Bradley Horowitz , former VP of Product at Google, will explore the skills necessary for leading teams through the unknown. Drawing on his extensive experience as an entrepreneur and tech executive, Horowitz will share insights into guiding product and engineering teams through uncharted territory, from ideation to market success.
Why you should attend: Horowitz's career includes leading the development of Google Photos, News, and Gmail. With his experience at the forefront of innovation, this session will provide crucial takeaways for PMs looking to move from executors to visionary leaders.
2. Tony Beltramelli — Head of AI, Miro
"It’s Time to Re-Architect Innovation and Leverage AI: Discover, Define, and Deliver with Miro" ?? When: Wednesday, 11/6 at 10:30 am, Cinema 4 In this session, Tony Beltramelli will show how to break down barriers that slow product development, using AI-powered tools to accelerate innovation. Learn how Miro’s AI-enhanced canvas transforms teams' workflows and fast-tracks their journey from idea to market, reigniting excitement for collaboration and creativity.
Why you should attend: Beltramelli, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, led Uizard’s pioneering AI design tool before its acquisition by Miro. His session will give you actionable insights into using AI to supercharge your product innovation.
3. Julia Steier — Product Manager, Google
"Workshop: Storytelling & Effective Communication: Convincing others to believe in Your Product" ?? When: Thursday, 11/7 at 11:00 am, Folium
Product Managers are not just managing timelines and sprints—they're building the future of the business. However, a strong vision can only thrive when others believe in it too. Julia Steier will guide you through this hands-on workshop, showing how to craft compelling narratives that resonate with both executives and teams. Whether you're looking to secure buy-in for your next big project or want to inspire your team, Julia's interactive session will give you actionable feedback on how to fine-tune your messaging.
Why you should attend: This workshop will help you hone your storytelling skills, empowering you to confidently pitch your product vision and ensure alignment across all stakeholders.
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4. Eric Laird — Senior Product Leader, Founder of Crux
"Life’s Ultimate Reboot: Launching Your Greatest Product Yet" ?? When: Thursday, 11/7 at 11:40 am, Cinema 3 After surviving a life-threatening illness that left him partially paralyzed, Eric Laird compares product building to personal recovery. In this talk, he’ll draw parallels between product management and overcoming personal challenges, demonstrating how to measure and improve both your health and product.
Why you should attend: Eric’s unique perspective as a product leader at Google and Amazon, alongside his remarkable personal journey, offers PMs a fresh take on building products with empathy and resilience.
5. Archana Kannan — SVP of Product, Slack
"Build with a Beginner's Mindset" ?? When: Thursday, 11/7 at 09:15 am, Cinema 4 Archana Kannan who leads product strategy at Slack, will explore how product management thrives when it’s treated as a team sport. In this talk, she will share how to build diverse teams that can connect deeply with internal and external partners to create delightful, high-utility products.
Why you should attend: With over 15 years of PM experience at Stripe, Google, and now Slack, Archana’s strategies for team-based product leadership are essential for anyone managing growing teams and complex product lines.
6. Noam Ben Haim — VP of Product, Checkout.com
"PMs are like Onions: The Growth Journey that is Career in Product Management" ?? When: Thursday, 11/7 at 11:40 pm, Cinema 4 Noam Ben-Haim compares product management to peeling an onion: every PM develops layers of skills throughout their career, and each layer builds on the last. In this talk, Noam will share examples from her career at Google, Booking.com , and now Checkout.com , showing how PMs can grow into well-rounded leaders.
Why you should attend: Noam's diverse career across tech giants and startups makes her uniquely qualified to discuss skill-building for long-term PM success. Whether you're starting out or well into your journey, her insights are invaluable for PM career development.
Don’t miss PMF 2024
These are just a few of the many incredible talks happening at PMF 2024. With industry leaders from across the globe, you're guaranteed to walk away with new ideas, fresh strategies, and meaningful connections.
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