Product management conferences are one of the best ways to get clued in to new developments, technology, and trends. There's no better place to network, share ideas with peers, and learn from the industry’s best minds.
If you have missed some conferences already in 2024, don't worry, there is a huge lineup of amazing events all over the world that promise to be informative and great networking experiences. Let’s dive straight in to see what these great product management conferences have in store for us in the rest of 2024. The list is in chronological order.
9 upcoming product management conferences in 2024
Product Access
Where: Online.
When: 3 July 2024.
This will be the first live online Product Access Conference, oragnized by Product Hall where you can elevate your product skills, harness actionable insights, and learn from seasoned practitioners. Forge valuable connections with peers, potential mentors, and industry influencers as you discover fresh, game-changing ideas to tackle your product challenges head-on. Our very own CEO, CPO and Co-founder Malte Scholz will be speaking at the event.
Product Academy Summit
Where: Zurich, Switzerland.
When: 13 June 2024.
The first Product Academy Summit, a half-day conference, will take place on June 13, 2024, at ON Labs, Zurich. With 150 product enthusiasts, the event promises interactive sessions, insightful keynotes, and networking with industry leaders from Google, NZZ, and more. Topics include Product-Led Growth, Product Ops, AI in Product, and Roadmapping
Mind the Product
Where: Amsterdam, London, and Berlin.
When: 18 June 2024 (Amsterdam), 20 June 2024 (London), 27 June 2024 (Berlin).
Mind the Product and Pendo are going on tour in June to bring three cities the best of both conventions, featuring keynotes by product experts, panel discussions, roundtables, and plenty of networking opportunities.
STRAT Europe
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands.
When: 23 - 25 June 2024.
Previously known as UX STRAT, the conference has expanded to cover product design as a whole rather than just UX. It’s a single-track conference that focuses on how each element of product design can benefit the product, the user, and the business overall. With plenty of speakers and great networking opportunities, STRAT Europe 2024 promises to be its most exciting event yet.
Chief Product Officer Summit
Where: San Francisco Marriott Marquis, USA.
When: 4 September 2024.
The Chief Product Officer Summit, hosted by Product-Led Alliance, is always a fantastic opportunity for CPOs to network and learn about new trends and technology. It’s a unique experience that focuses on high-level content created and delivered by CPOs for CPOs.
Product Ops Summit
Where: San Francisco Marriott Marquis, USA.
When: 4-5 September 2024.
The Product Ops Summit, also hosted by Product-Led Alliance, promises to help attendees fast-track their careers with valuable insights from experienced product ops speakers who know exactly what works and what doesn’t. Notable attendees include Amazon, Google, Shopify, Zoom, and more.
Product at Heart
Where: Hamburg, Germany.
When: 11-13 September 2024.
Product at Heart is a three-day event with a leadership day, a workshop day, and a conference day. This year’s workshops offer dual-track sessions, including product operation models in practice, blueprints for collaborative success, and realizing your potential as a product manager.
INDUSTRY Global
Where: Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
When: 23-25 September 2024.
INDUSTRY Global returns after a strong event in 2023. This year already has great speakers announced from Gigantic, The Home Depot, and Irrational Labs, with more names to be announced closer to the date. This year's workshops include AI for Product Management, Customer Research and Discovery, and Rapid Research for Product People.
Check out our report on the impact of AI on Product Management here.
ProductCon
Where: New York, San Francisco, and Online.
When: 29 May 2024 (New York), 8 August 2024 (Online), 16 October 2024 (San Francisco).
Product Con, hosted by Product School, is the biggest product conference with four events per year (the conference visited London in mid-February). Product professionals from all over the world can gather to share ideas and learn from top product professionals.
Check Malte's LinkedIn post (airfocus's CEO) on our experience at ProductCon New York.
Product Management Festival
Where: Arena Cinemas Sihlcity, Kalanderplatz 8, 8045 Zürich, Switzerland. When: November 6th and 7th, 2024.
The Product Management Festival is a premier event held annually in Zurich, Switzerland, attracting product managers and leaders from around the globe. It features an impressive lineup of speakers from top companies, offering insights into the latest trends, strategies, and challenges in product management. Attendees can participate in hands-on workshops, networking opportunities, and thought-provoking discussions that drive innovation and growth in the field. Plus, as a special offer, airfocus is providing a 20% discount code for this event (use code: DiscountAirfocusPMF)
airfocus's top tips for making the most of PM events
There’s a lot to gain from simply attending product management events, but you want to ensure you get the most bang for your buck. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your product management conference experience.
Let your goals (or OKRs) guide you: Use your goals to pick which talks to attend, who you want to network with, and which learning experiences you want to visit.
Choose the right events: Based on the needs of your products, skill gaps, target customers, and anything that could benefit your teams.
Going in with a plan is essential: Large events like this can be very overwhelming if you’re unprepared. Whether it’s your first conference or your tenth, it’s good to have a plan so you don’t waste time figuring out where to go or what to do. This plan should include your schedule and anyone you’d like to follow up with after it’s over.
Make sure to actively participate: You can learn a lot from simply attending, but you’ll find that more will stick with you if you get involved. Plus you’ll have much more fun!
Don’t forget to take notes: There’s so much happening in such a short time that you’ll struggle to remember everything if you don’t jot some of it down.
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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