The most successful product leaders don’t just track trends – they shape them. But that doesn’t happen when you’re heads-down in Jira boards and stakeholder meetings. It happens when you step into rooms where ambitious product thinkers are actively trading ideas, pressure-testing strategies, and debating what “great product” will mean next year, not last quarter.
2026 will be a pivotal year for product management. AI-native product experiences, evolving team structures, deeper cross-disciplinary collaboration, and economic pressure on product outcomes have made one thing clear: secondhand takeaways and clipped reposts won’t cut it. The next wave of product excellence will be forged in conversation — live, messy, nuanced conversation.
Below, we’ve curated the must-attend product management events of 2026. These are the conferences, festivals, and summits where you’ll get ahead of emerging practices, connect with peers tackling similar challenges, and level up your thinking as a modern product practitioner.
We look forward to seeing you there!
ProductCon
Another year, another four editions of ProductCon, the world’s largest product conference. In 2026, Product School will continue its tradition of gathering 45,000+ senior AI product leaders and decision-makers from the most influential companies. An event by product leaders, for product leaders, to gain the tools and perspectives to lead at the highest level, from AI-driven transformation to scaling global platforms.
| When? | Where? |
|---|---|
| February 24, 2026 | London, United Kingdom |
| May 20, 2026 | New York, USA |
| August 5, 2026 | Online |
| October (date announced soon) | San Francisco, USA |
ProductWorld
Join the world’s largest product manager and product developer conference for two energizing days connecting with 2,500+ likeminded attendees, and learning from 250+ speakers. Expect keynotes and discussion sessions from the industry’s best and dive deep into the topics that matter today and tomorrow, such as product lifecycle, tooling and product management software, roadmap strategy, methodology, and product team management and structure.
When? February 18-20, 2026.
Where? San Jose, USA.
Product Hive
These will be two days of active work for product people. Day one focuses on learning, with a series of keynote sessions, discussion panels, and debates, with experts such as Roman Pichler. Day two brings all that theory to life: The barcamp sessions offer an open and collaborative space to share their experiences and ideas.
When? March 18-19, 2026.
Where? Warsaw, Poland.
Pendomonium
The Pendo Community will be hosting three days of insight, inspiration, and connection. How do PM jobs evolve as AI becomes a teammate? Where should automation take the lead? How do we measure success? Pendomonium is all about asking those questions and finding the answers, together.
When? March 24-26, 2026.
Where? Raleigh, USA.
La Product Conf
What was once a 50-person gathering has now become a meeting point for thousands of product lovers. La Product Conf is all about promoting the Product mindset in companies across the globe. This is your chance to spend a day in one of Paris’ more extraordinary venues, the Folies Bergère theater, absorbing new knowledge, perspectives, and inspiration from truly passionate product people from Decathlon, The Porsche Experience, The Fork, and the list goes on.
When? May 19, 2026.
Where? Paris, France.
Product Academy
This half-day conference promises to condense endless insights into just a few hours. Sign up for thought-provoking keynotes, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities with industry leaders and fellow product enthusiasts. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow product enthusiasts, engage in interactive sessions, and attend thought-provoking keynotes from Tim Herbig, Dominique Jost, and Julia Bastian.
When? June 11, 2026.
Where? Zurich, Switzerland.
#mtpcon
Don’t miss Mind The Product’s conference: The place where product people unite to learn, exchange ideas, and create meaningful connections. This year, the #mtpcon stage will be welcoming product leaders from major organizations, such as Slack and Booking.com, as well as emerging voices shaping the future of product through GenAI and machine learning.
When? June 16, 2026.
Where? London, United Kingdom.
Product at Heart
Product at Heart offers an independent and carefully curated conference designed to spark new thinking, deepen the product management craft, and bring together product people from Europe and around the world. For 2026, they’re preparing a single-track program, allowing participants to experience the entire lineup together.
When? June 26, 2026.
Where? Hamburg, Germany.
Product-Led Summit
As per usual, Product-Led Alliance will be taking the Product-Led Summit everywhere, all year-round. Busy schedule? Rest assured, you’ll certainly find a date and location that suits you. Get new knowledge and refreshing ideas from product leaders from SalesForce, Reddit, Bumble, and more. This isn’t just an event, it’s your guide to building, scaling, and succeeding with a product-led approach.
| When? | Where? |
|---|---|
| January 28, 2026 | Washington, USA |
| February 24-25, 2026 | Austin, USA |
| March 26-27, 2026 | New York, USA |
| April 1-2, 2026 | Denver, USA |
| May 28-29, 2026 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
| June 17-18, 2026 | Seattle, USA |
| June 24-25, 2026 | London, United Kingdom |
| September 22-23, 2026 | San Francisco, USA |
| October 14-15, 2026 | Berlin, Germany |
| October 28, 2026 | Sydney, Australia |
| October 28-29, 2026 | Boston, USA |
| November 11-12, 2026 | Toronto, Canada |
| December 3-4, 2026 | London, United Kingdom |
Product Operations Summit
Product operations is becoming a non-negotiable for product teams to do their best work. That’s why you shouldn’t miss the Product Operations Summit, where the brightest minds in product ops gather for two days of networking, learning, and discussion. Hear from product leaders from Uber, Airbnb, and more, and connect with 2,500+ peers to get actionable insights on how to optimize the product management craft within your own team.
| When? | Where? |
|---|---|
| March 26-27, 2026 | New York, USA |
| May 12-12, 2026 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
| September 22-23, 2026 | San Francisco, USA |
Chief Product Officer Summit
Product-Led Alliance also offers opportunities for product leaders to network with the most exclusive CPOs representing industry giants such as Booking.com, Mastercard, and Canva. Discuss common challenges, absorb new insights, and build meaningful, long-lasting connections with like-minded decision-makers.
| When? | Where? |
|---|---|
| March 26, 2026 | New York, USA |
| April 14, 2026 | Palo Alto, USA |
| May 27, 2026 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
| September 17, 2026 | San Francisco, USA |
Productized conference
In sunny Lisbon, the Productized Conference brings a mix of inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, and practical frameworks you can apply right away. In 2025, their guests included Bruce McCarthy, David Pereira, Radhuka Dutt. The 2026 speaker list is yet to be announced, but it can only be as promising. Expect a diverse, international community of passionate product people to create valuable connections with.
When? June 18-19, 2026.
Where? Lisbon, Portugal.
Y Olso
This is the main product and design conference in Scandinavia, and Norway’s most recommended conference by professionals. Join a brilliant crowd of product practitioners and explore the tools, methods, and knowledge to build the products that actually matter.
When? October 26-27, 2026.
Where? Oslo Norway.
Product management is changing. Stay ahead.
Product management events are a great way to gain insights from the wider industry and prepare for what the future holds. But flying out to a conference isn’t always possible. That’s why the airfocus blog is a vital resource. Every week, we discuss product management industry trends, frameworks, and challenges with top product leaders, as well as our own team. Stay tuned!
Francisca Berger Cabral
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