The best product innovations don’t happen in a vacuum. They’re forged in moments of connection – when a hallway conversation sparks a breakthrough, when a panel discussion reframes a stubborn problem, or when two product leaders swap notes over coffee and realize they’re solving the same challenge from opposite ends.
Yet for all the strategy decks, user interviews, and sprints we run in isolation, the real acceleration happens when we step out from behind our screens and into the same room. Conferences aren’t just about hearing from the big names on stage; they’re about building relationships, pressure-testing ideas, and uncovering insights we might never have found alone.
“Events like these pose a unique opportunity to bring together the brightest minds in product management and catalyze the kind of thinking that drives real change,” says Malte Scholz, CEO and founder of airfocus. “It’s where we share our successes, learn from our missteps, and see the future take shape in real time.”
Below, we’ve rounded up nine must-attend product management gatherings of 2025 – events where you’ll find not just inspiration, but the people and conversations that can turn it into action.
ProductCon
Where: Online and San Francisco, CA, USA.
When: August 6, 2025 (online) and October 8, 2025 (San Francisco).
Product School holds ProductCon, the world’s largest product conference, four times a year, and you can still attend two sessions this year. Join online on August 6 to learn how to build great products with AI, or in San Francisco on October 8 to unveil cutting-edge industry trends.
Chief Product Officer Summit
Where: Boston, MA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; and London, UK.
When: August 21 (Boston), September 18 (San Francisco), and December 2 (London).
Hosted by Product-Led Alliance, this is an exclusive opportunity to network with C-suite product leaders and discuss innovative strategies for sustainable growth, cross-team alignment, and AI-driven product management.
INDUSTRY: The Product Conference
Where: Cleveland, OH, USA.
When: September 9-11, 2025.
Tech folks, this is one you can’t sleep on. Mind the Product will bring you two days digging into modern product management philosophies with the sharpest minds in the tech product world, and getting your hands dirty with practical workshops. And be ready for a very special speaker this edition: award-winning actor, comedian, and author Rainn Wilson.
ProductLab Conference
Where: Berlin, Germany.
When: September 17-18, 2025.
You can never learn too much about navigating the AI revolution. Gear yourself (and your teams) up to harness the winds of change with in-depth workshops, community learnings, and new, future-proof, solid connections. This is your chance to learn from Stefan Ostwald, Pranav Pathak, Hilary Aylesworth, and so many other fascinating minds.
Product-Led Summit
Where: San Francisco, CA, USA; Berlin, Germany; Sydney, Australia; Boston, MA, USA; Toronto, Canada; and Chicago, IL, USA.
When: September 16-17 (San Francisco), October 14 (Berlin), October 29 (Sydney), October 29-30 (Boston), November 12-13 (Toronto), and November 19-20 (Chicago).
Product-Led Alliance will be hosting a handful of Product-Led Summit editions until the end of the year – all you have to do is decide when and where to attend. No matter your choice of time and place, you’ll leave the event fully equipped to accelerate product growth, future-proof your strategy, and expand your network within the product community.
Product Operations Summit
Where: San Francisco, CA, USA, and London, UK.
When: September 16-17 (San Francisco), and December 3-4 (London).
To top off the Product-Led Alliance’s event series, make sure to attend the Product Operations Summit in San Francisco or London. A prime cohort of speakers will share their extensive expertise, from enterprise PLG strategies to building AI-native products, advanced product experimentations, and cross-functional product alignment strategies. You won’t want to miss this one.
Productized Conference
Where: Lisbon, Portugal.
When: October 15-17, 2025.Productized is celebrating a decade of yearly gatherings with the brightest minds in product management, design, and innovation. Join them for this special anniversary edition in sunny Lisbon, along with Bruce McCarthy, David Pereira, Radhuka Dutt, and many other brilliant speakers.
Y Oslo
Where: Oslo, Norway.
When: October 27-28, 2025.
The conference where product, design, UX, tech, content, project management, and business development come together to acquire the knowledge and tools to build more valuable products. Learn, get inspired, challenge your beliefs, and stay on top of industry trends. And most importantly, meet and exchange with like-minded product people.
Product Management Festival
Where: Zurich, Switzerland.
When: November 5-6, 2025.
If you’re looking for a learning experience filled with practical insights and strong social connections, make sure to book your spot for the Product Management Festival. This edition will revolve around three core topics: AI, Business, and Careers. It’s the perfect opportunity to end 2025 supercharged to prepare a stellar 2026.
Learn more about product management with airfocus
Of course, you can attend only so many product management conferences in one year. To stay up to date with everything going on in the world of product management. Head over to the airfocus blog, or the airfocus resources page to learn all about product management and stay updated with the latest trends in the industry. If you struggle with PM-specific terms, make sure you check our glossary.
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