Product managers are fortunate to have more and more conferences geared specifically toward them with each passing year. The knowledge and insights available at these events are invaluable for professional growth and staying ahead in the field. If you’re looking to learn about industry trends and emerging strategies—and grow as a product leader—take a look at these must-attend product manager conferences.
Why Attend Product Management Conferences?
At product management conferences, you’ll hear from product experts and peers across various industries about their experiences, how they’ve built successful products, which new tools they’re leveraging, and how they’re optimizing their roadmaps and prioritization techniques for a continuously changing world. You’ll also find opportunities for:
- Professional development. Stay up-to-date with the latest developments that can help you be more efficient and effective. Learn about new trends, best practices, and techniques in product management.
- Networking. Connect with other product managers and industry professionals. It’s the perfect time to share ideas and experiences and build professional relationships that can be beneficial in your next move.
- Inspiration and new ideas. Hear about the successes and challenges of others in the field. This can spark new thoughts and creativity for ways to approach your own work.
- Industry expertise. Stay connected with the larger product management community and learn about what's happening in the industry. You’ll get up to date on new products, competitors, and market trends.
Annual product management conferences by month
We checked the event calendars of several product manager collectives to find the most relevant and impactful conferences. There’s a conference happening almost every month of the year. Keep your schedule clear, and take note of the following events to make the most of these valuable opportunities for learning and networking.
Year-round product management conferences
ProductCamp
ProductCamp is a community-driven event where product managers, marketers, designers, and more come together to share ideas, experiences, and knowledge. This event is an "unconference," meaning that the content and sessions are created and led by the participants. Attendees propose and vote on topics they want to discuss, making it a dynamic and interactive experience. This event is held in cities across the U.S. and around the world.
- Location: Multiple locations
- Dates: Vary, depending on location
- Topics: Determined by participants. Past events have covered market research, competitive analysis, product lifecycle management, and opportunity analysis.
- Speakers: Since ProductCamp events follow an "unconference" format, participants often select the speakers. The speakers can range from industry experts to newcomers sharing fresh perspectives.
- Price: Free
- Remote streaming: Depends on location
- Tickets and more information: http://www.productcamp.org/
Product-Led Summit
At the Product-Led Summit, you'll find yourself surrounded by product experts sharing their insights through engaging case studies and discussions. The summit focuses on unveiling best practices, tackling challenges, and exploring the latest industry trends in the world of product management.
- Location: Multiple locations
- Dates: Vary, depending on location
- Topics: Agile product teams, cross-functional collaboration, product development strategies, product innovation, UX Research
- Speakers: Past keynote speakers include product leaders at Intuit, Salesforce, and Uber.
- Price: From $995 to $1,295
- Remote streaming: Yes
- Tickets and more information: https://world.productledalliance.com/
ProductCon
ProductCon is one of the largest PM conferences, with over 1 million attendees across several locations and online. They bring in heavy-hitting names from companies like Amazon and Netflix for sessions, networking, and more.
Location: New York, San Francisco, London
Dates: Vary, depending on location
Topics: Generative AI and product outcomes, data-driven customer experience, the future of product, and more.
Speakers: Past speakers include product executives at brands such as Slack, The New York Times, and Disney.
Price: Free
Remote Streaming: Yes
Tickets & More Information: https://productschool.com/productcon
February
Prodacity
Prodacity is a cutting-edge conference designed to enhance how government software delivery organizations approach production and continuous improvement. At Prodacity, you'll experience hands-on, practical learning to get the knowledge you need to scale and refine modern software delivery practices.
- Location: Nashville
- Dates: Early February (check back for exact dates each year)
- Topics: DevOps, continuous improvement, product delivery
- Speakers: Past speakers included more than 50 industry leaders and government experts across several organizations.
- Price: Government Early Bird - $200, Prodacity Early Bird - $850
- Remote streaming: Videos Available
- Tickets and more information: https://www.rise8.us/prodacity/about
ProductWorld
ProductWorld is one of the world's largest conferences and tradeshows for product management and development. It brings together hundreds of product managers and developers for a unique opportunity to learn and network. You can hear firsthand success stories from professionals at top Silicon Valley tech companies. It's a great chance to gain insights from industry leaders and connect with a global community of product professionals.
- Location: Santa Clara, CA
- Dates: mid-February
- Topics: Agile management, usability and interface design, product development lifecycle, product management careers, new product management software and technology
- Speakers: Past keynote speakers include designers and product managers from companies like Atlassian, SiriusXM, and GitHub.
- Price: From $325 to $1,195
- Remote streaming: Yes
- Tickets and more information: https://productworld.co/
March
Gartner Tech Growth & Innovation
This conference is where tech leaders and innovators come together to dive into the latest trends and strategies that are shaping the future of technology. Explore emerging tools, discover new market insights, and learn about innovative practices that can drive growth for your business.
- Location: Grapevine, TX
- Dates: mid-March
- Topics: Go-to-market strategies, GenAI, technology marketing, revenue growth
- Speakers: Senior analysts at Gartner
- Price: From $3,250 to $3,850
- Remote streaming: Information not available
- Tickets and more information: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/tech-growth-us
Mind the Product
Soak up some knowledge from industry leaders who come from a mix of startups and large enterprises. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, connect with peers, or just get inspired by the latest innovations, Mind the Product is a conference to attend if you’re passionate about creating great products.
- Location: London
- Dates: mid-March
- Topics: AI strategy, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, ethics
- Speakers: Past speakers include leaders from Booking.com, YouTube, and Mozilla, as well as bestselling authors in the product development and management industry.
- Price: TBD
- Remote streaming: Yes
- Tickets and more information: https://www.mindtheproduct.com/mtpcon/london/tickets/
April
The New York Product Conference
Join more than 350 product managers to learn how to build better products. Presented by INDUSTRY, the New York Product Conference dives into the most relevant and recent product methodologies and tools. Enjoy an interactive Q&A before chatting about what you’ve learned in the Talk Shop networking space.
- Location: New York
- Dates: Mid to late April
- Topics: Include product leadership, AI implementation, and customer discovery
- Speakers: Past speakers have included Executive VP, Innovation at ITX and instructors from Gigantic
- Price: $745 to $2,145
- Remote Streaming: Not available
- Tickets and more information: https://www.industryconference.com/new-york
June
AI + Big Data Expo North America
Discover the latest and greatest insights for all things AI related. Panel discussions and presentations cover everything from data quality management to how to use AI responsibly. Between sessions, you’ll have the chance to network with attendees, at least half of whom are at director or above level.
- Location: Santa Clara, CA
- Dates: Early June
- Topics: Machine learning, AI security, ethical considerations
- Speakers: Range from Head of Data & AI at brands such as Visa to MIT professors
- Price: Free passes available. $399 to $599 for upgraded access
- Remote Streaming: No information available
- Tickets and more information: https://www.ai-expo.net/northamerica/
September
INDUSTRY: The Product Conference
INDUSTRY’s premier conference aims to fill the void created by a generation of software product managers who didn’t go to school for this — and who possibly didn’t even know the field existed when they first got into it. At INDUSTRY, product managers learn and share the latest methods, tools, and frameworks necessary to build successful and game-changing products. This conference also aims to build relationships that last beyond the conference through Slack groups and more. In person attendees will receive access to recordings of all keynote presentations.
- Location: Cleveland, OH
- Dates: Late September
- Topics: Product strategy, leadership, AI
- Speakers: Include VP of Product at Toast, Senior Director of Operations & Product at Home Depot
- Price: $1,145 to $2,645
- Remote Streaming: No
- Tickets and more information: https://www.industryconference.com/
October
Agile + DevOps East
From engaging speakers to in-depth training, you’ll take away tons of valuable lessons at the fall iteration of this conference. Learn strategies for better feature delivery, reducing product lead time, and how to improve deployment frequency. You’ll also have opportunities to learn beneficial leadership techniques and share insights of your own in professional growth-focused sessions.
- Location: Orlando, FL
- Dates: Mid October or November
- Topics: Agile, DevOps methods, and leadership best practices
- Speakers: Past keynote speakers include Nathan Hamiel, Senior Director of Research at Kudelski Security, and Alison Wade, President of TechWell.
- Price: $1,995 to $3,545
- Remote Streaming: Yes
- Tickets and more information: https://agiledevopsusa.techwell.com/
December
AWS: reInvent
Hosted by Amazon Web Services, reInvent features hands-on opportunities to grow your skills through Chalk talks, workshops, and breakout sessions. Get expert insights on product-related topics that run the gamut from analytics and architecture to cloud operations and security.
- Location: Las Vegas
- Dates: Early December
- Topics: Emerging technologies, generative AI, developer sessions, and more
- Speakers: Product leadership from AWS
- Price: $2,099
- Remote Streaming: No
- Tickets and more information:https://reinvent.awsevents.com/
Regional and niche annual conferences
Women in Product
The Women in Product Conference brings together thousands of women in product to network. Attend sessions and workshops, and share knowledge and tips that will lead not only to successful products, but stronger careers.
- Location: Virtual
- Dates: Early to mid May
- Topics: Diversity and inclusion in product management
- Speakers: Leading women in product management, diversity advocates
- Price: $274 to $349
- Remote Streaming: Yes
- Tickets and more information: https://womenpm.org/conference/
SaaStr Annual
Don’t miss your chance to attend the top SaaS convening in the world. Learn how to scale with success from 13,000 SaaS executives and founders. Choose from more than 300 speakers, more than 150 classes, workshops, and deep dives, and more than 2,000 networking events over three days.
- Location: San Francisco
- Dates: Mid September
- Topics: SaaS products, startup growth strategies
- Speakers: SaaS founders, industry experts
- Price: $849 to $1,490
- Remote Streaming: Yes
- Tickets and more information: https://www.saastrannual2024.com/
Tips for making the most of conference attendance
Conferences are a lot like going to the gym. Your results will depend on the amount of effort you put in. If you’re wondering how to get the most out of your next product management conference, here’s some advice on getting the best ROI out of your ticket.
- Prepare in advance. With so many sessions to choose from, it’s best to have a plan ready when you get there. Take a good look at the agenda and make up a schedule of presentations and workshops you want to attend.
- Have a networking plan. It can be hard to break the ice when it’s time for that first networking session. Preparing a few questions ahead of time is a great way to keep the conversation flowing. It can be as simple as asking what brought them to a particular session or what they’ve enjoyed most about the conference so far.
- Engage in workshops. Actively participate in workshops and breakout sessions when the opportunity arises. Just like getting ready to network, having a few questions ready ahead of time can help, especially if you have difficulty thinking on the spot. Reviewing the workshop agenda and speaker list ahead is the perfect place to start if you’re not sure what to ask.
- Keep in touch. Once you get someone’s contact info, don’t forget to follow up when the conference is over. You don’t have to send a lengthy email. Simply letting your new potential contact know it was nice to meet will suffice. If you discussed a topic that piqued your interest, that’s a great segue to asking if you can chat more over coffee sometime.
Benefits of attending virtual conferences and online events
While face to face networking and in-person presentations bring an exciting energy to the room, there are still several advantages to attending virtual conferences. Remote conferences make these exclusive conversations more accessible and often cost less to attend. You also won’t have to worry about travel and lodging accommodations. You might even be able to squeeze a quick session in without disrupting your typical work day.
If networking is your top priority, check for events that include virtual networking sessions or talks accompanied by breakout room discussions. Just like in-person events, preparing ahead with a few questions makes it much easier to get the ball rolling once it’s your turn to go off mute.
Grow your network and your skill set at product management conferences
As a product manager, you want to keep your finger on the pulse of new innovations and breakthroughs in your industry. Attending conferences with the top product thought leaders is one of the best ways to do just that. No matter where you’re located, you can find a riveting and insightful product management conference near you — possibly even from the comfort of your own home.