Product Management Conferences: The Ultimate Guide (Updated for 2026)

Product Management conferences are one of the many ways people in Product can gain and share knowledge and information. Many of them have become annual events and pretty big deals for all involved. 

If there’s one thing you can consistently say about the Product Management community, it’s that we love sharing ideas. Everyone’s giving their take on a new idea, proposing an interesting perspective, and in general just sharing knowledge to help others learn. Product Management conferences give the best voices a platform to impart knowledge and make those who want to listen a better Product Manager. 

If you’re a product person, you’re honestly spoilt for choice on how to learn. As well as conferences, you can explore the best Product Management newsletters, read social posts and updates from the biggest Product Leaders, dive deeper into the best Product Management books, and listen to various podcasts. In this field, every day can be a school day. 

But despite all that, nothing quite compares to a Product Management conference. A good conference pulls you out of execution mode, exposes you to new ways of thinking, and reminds you that the problems you’re wrestling with aren’t unique. That’s hard to replicate anywhere else.

And 2026 is shaping up to be a strong year for Product Management events. With teams settling into more mature product operating models, and AI now a practical reality rather than a novelty.  Conferences are leaning into deeper, more thoughtful conversations about what it actually means to build good products.

Here are the Product Management conferences worth circling on your calendar for 2026.

What is a Product Management conference?

We’re not going to pretend that you were born yesterday. You know what a conference is – it’s an event where product professionals get together to learn from their peers and network. You’ll attend talks, maybe some private workshops, and come out with loads of fresh insight. 

The cool thing is that Product Management conferences are pretty different from others you’ll find in different industries. This is all to do with relevancy. 

Some conferences cast a wide net to appeal to as many roles as possible. But Product conferences are laser-focused on what makes products succeed: customer insight, decision-making, product strategy, delivery trade-offs, and increasingly, how teams use AI in their processes.

Any Product Management conference worth its salt will feature keynotes, panels, and workshops from people just like you. That is to say, people who spend their day-to-day lives neck-deep in rollouts and product roadmaps for SaaS, cloud, and product-led growth businesses.

Why should I go to a Product Management conference?

Product Management conferences are a cornucopia of information and learning. But, they can also be intense, multiple day spanning events that can leave you feeling exhausted. So why should you go? 

Well, by attending, you’re exposing yourself to new ideas, knowledge, and relationships that can support you in your role. It can make you more productive and can improve your prospects too. They can help you professionally, and in your personal life as well: 

1. Professional advancement

Think of a conference as an armory. You’ll hear from PMs and product leaders working in different industries, at different scales, with different constraints. That perspective alone can fundamentally change how you approach prioritisation, strategy, or stakeholder conversations.

You’ll also hear directly from experienced product leaders about what actually worked, not just what looks good in a framework.

2. Personal growth

What’s your next career move? Where are you headed? We only ask because Product Management conferences have always been a great way to network, make new contacts, and sell yourself.

Now, you don’t need to make a fool of yourself at the post-event shindig to connect with people. Every industry is a bit incestuous, after all – and conferences are a great way to build your profile as someone who knows their stuff and looks like an interesting prospect for the future.

How do you pick the right Product Management conference? 

In a perfect world, you’d make it to all the events on this list. But tough choices have to be made since it’s impossible to attend everything (unless you’ve got an unlimited budget and no backlog). To make sure you pick the right Product Management conference, focus on these three main factors: 

Location

This seems obvious, but it’s worth mentioning. Conferences happen all over the world, and many may not be close enough for you to get to easily. 

While we’d say most conferences are beneficial experiences in general, you can probably plot a fairly clean line graph that correlates distance from your house with how worthwhile any given conference is. Which is to say: go if it’s feasible without breaking the (company) bank, but probably don’t rush halfway around the world on a whim. 

Speakers

If you’re eyeing a specific conference, it’s a good idea to see who the keynote speakers are and give them a quick lookup on LinkedIn to understand their roles and backgrounds. Doing so will give you an overview of how relevant the talks are going to be to your field and what you do. 

See, most Product Leaders aren’t going to be generalists. They’re going to specialize in an area of focus, be it product growth, product positioning, data driven Product Management, product pricing – you get the idea – every talk is going to have a niche focus. If those focuses don’t interest you, then it’s best to find some speakers and talks that do. 

Focus

Is this actually a Product Management conference, or something broader? Obviously, you can learn a whole lot from widening your horizons every now and then, but if you’re looking to network with, and learn from, people who deal with the same problems you do, it’s best to stick to conferences that hone in on Product Management in particular.

Product Management Conferences in 2026 

1. ProductWorld

Where: San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California
When: February 18-20, 2026
Sign-up: https://productworld.co/

ProductWorld is one of the largest product-focused conferences in the world, bringing together product managers, developers, and technology leaders at serious scale. It’s part of the wider DeveloperWeek ecosystem, which means you’ll also be surrounded by people building, shipping, and scaling products across industries.

The conference covers a broad range of product topics, from strategy and delivery to emerging tech and AI, making it well suited to PMs who want exposure to different disciplines and perspectives. With thousands of attendees, it’s also a strong option if networking is high on your list.

From the site: “Join thousands of product managers and product developers at the world’s largest product management and development conference/trade show!”

2. ProductCon by Product School

Where and when:

• The Barbican Centre, London -February 24, 2026
• The Metropolitan Pavilion, New York –  May 20, 2026
• San Francisco, CA – October,  2026

Sign-up: https://productschool.com/productcon

ProductCon is one of the most recognizable Product Management conference brands globally, run by Product School and hosted across multiple cities each year. The London edition attracts a large and varied PM audience, both in-person and online.

The conference is designed to be accessible and practical, with talks covering product strategy, data-driven decision-making, growth, and scaling teams. It’s a good fit for both emerging PMs and more experienced practitioners looking to stay current.

From the site: “Join a room full of decision-makers, visionaries, and executives. ProductCon is where the brightest minds in Product connect, learn, and lead the industry forward.” 

3. ProductHive (Unconference)

Where: ADN Conference Centre, Warsaw
When: March 18–19, 2026
Sign-up: https://2026.producthive.pl/

Product Hive is a two-day product unconference that puts the agenda in the hands of attendees. Rather than a fixed schedule of talks, sessions are proposed and shaped by the people in the room.

This format makes it particularly valuable for PMs who want honest, experience-led conversations about real challenges. It attracts a diverse European product community and is known for its collaborative, low-ego atmosphere.

From the site: “Join 1,500 tech Product Managers and Product Developers at the world’s largest Product Management & development conference/tradeshow!Gain expert knowledge, learn from first-hand experience, join a lively discussion, and make unique contacts for the next few years of your professional career.”

4. Turing Fest

Where: Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Edinburgh
When: May 2026 
Sign-up: https://turingfest.com/

Held over two days in Edinburgh, this event brings together not just product managers, but founders, engineers, growth leads, and investors to talk about what really works in tech today.

The format blends big-picture keynotes with deep dive conversations, mentor roundtables, and networking that doesn’t feel forced. Attendees come for the lessons, but stay for the connections, the unexpected takeaways, and the practical sessions that help you make better decisions tomorrow. Whether you’re wrestling with team alignment, strategic trade-offs, or growth at scale, Turing Fest wraps those challenges in a community that’s genuinely curious.

From the site: “Where product, growth, leadership, & capital connect”

5. SaaStr Annual

Where: San Mateo County Events Center, San Francisco 
When: May 12–14, 2026
Sign-up: https://www.saastrannual.com/

SaaStr Annual is a three-day festival of learning, networking, and strategic exploration for the global SaaS and cloud community. While not an exclusive Product Management conference, it attracts a huge number of product people, founders, executives, and investors who are all grappling with the realities of scaling product-led businesses.

The program spans tactical sessions, deep-dive workshops, mentorship opportunities, structured networking, and plenty of breakout conversations with peers. For product managers, the real value lies in exposure to how product decisions intersect with growth, customer success, go-to-market strategy, and organizational scale. Areas that increasingly sit close to product roles.

From the site: “Join 10,000 Cloud, SaaS + AI Founders, VCs, and Execs for the 11th SaaStr Annual: 3 full days of tactical content, 100’s of workshops, and 1000s of Networking sessions— all to help you scale faster with less stress and more success.”

6. Leading the Product (Melbourne and Sydney)

Where & when:

Melbourne, Australia
Leaders Forum: May 13, 2026 • Conference: May 14, 2026
Venue: Grand Hyatt, Melbourne

Sydney, Australia
Leaders Forum: May 20, 2026 • Conference: May 21, 2026
Venue: ICC Sydney

Sign-up:  https://www.leadingtheproduct.com/conference/

Leading the Product is one of the most established product conferences in the Australia and New Zealand, bringing together PMs, product leaders, designers, and technologists for a focused, one-day conference in both Melbourne and Sydney.

The main conference day is designed to help product people think more clearly about how they build, ship, and evolve products. Talks tend to focus on real product challenges such as discovery, decision-making, strategy, and team dynamics, rather than abstract frameworks or trend-chasing. It’s a strong fit for PMs who want ideas they can actually apply when they’re back at work.

Each conference is preceded by a Leaders Forum, held the day before and aimed specifically at senior product leaders, Heads of Product, and CPOs. This is a more intimate, facilitated day built around peer discussion, leadership challenges, and the kinds of decisions that only show up once you’re responsible for teams, strategy, and outcomes at scale.

If you’re a hands-on PM, the conference day will give you perspective and practical insight. If you’re leading product teams, the Leaders Forum creates space to step back from delivery and focus on how you lead, align, and make better long-term decisions.Leading the Product is one of the most established product conferences in the Australia and New Zealand, bringing together PMs, product leaders, designers, and technologists for a focused, one-day conference in both Melbourne and Sydney.

The main conference day is designed to help product people think more clearly about how they build, ship, and evolve products. Talks tend to focus on real product challenges such as discovery, decision-making, strategy, and team dynamics, rather than abstract frameworks or trend-chasing. It’s a strong fit for PMs who want ideas they can actually apply when they’re back at work.

Each conference is preceded by a Leaders Forum, held the day before and aimed specifically at senior product leaders, Heads of Product, and CPOs. This is a more intimate, facilitated day built around peer discussion, leadership challenges, and the kinds of decisions that only show up once you’re responsible for teams, strategy, and outcomes at scale.

If you’re a hands-on PM, the conference day will give you perspective and practical insight. If you’re leading product teams, the Leaders Forum creates space to step back from delivery and focus on how you lead, align, and make better long-term decisions.

From the site: “Whether you’re growing your career or leading at scale, LTP 2026 will spark new thinking, fresh connections, and energy you’ll carry back to your team.”

7. MTPCon London (#mtpcon)

Where: Barbican Centre, London
When: June 15–16, 2026
Sign-up: https://support.mindtheproduct.com/hc/en-us/categories/38733375136148-mtpcon-London-2026

Mind the Product is the largest community of Product Managers in the world, and if you work anywhere in Europe, #mtpcon London is one Product Management conference you simply can’t miss. It consistently brings together some of the most respected voices in product, with past speakers reading like a who’s who of product leadership.

Full disclosure: ProdPad co-founder Janna Bastow is one of the original founders of Mind the Product, so yes, we’re biased. That said, the reputation of the conference speaks for itself. Every year, thousands of Product Managers and product leaders travel from around the world to attend.

At #mtpcon, you’ll find a carefully curated mix of keynotes, hands-on workshops, leadership sessions, and practical talks, alongside interactive exhibits and product demos. The event also places a strong emphasis on connection, with structured networking opportunities designed to help you meet other product people facing similar challenges.

From the site: “At #mtpcon, we bring together the most brilliant minds in product, innovators and thought leaders – to share their insights and expertise with you”

8. Product-Led Summit (Austin) by Product Led Alliance

Where: Hilton Austin, Austin, Texas
When: February 24-25, 2026
Sign-up: https://www.productx.org/ 

Product-Led Summit Austin is one of Product-Led Alliance’s global 2026 conference series across the US, Europe, and Australia. If product-led growth sits at the heart of how your business acquires, retains, and expands customers, this is one worth paying attention to.

The Austin event brings together product leaders, growth practitioners, and cross-functional partners to dig into how product-led strategies actually work in practice. Sessions typically cover adoption, engagement, monetisation, and the operational realities of making PLG stick — not just the theory.

Austin is also co-located with other Product Led Alliance events covering adjacent disciplines like revenue operations, product marketing, customer success, sales enablement, and generative AI. That makes it particularly valuable if you’re working in a product-led organisation where growth depends on tight cross-team alignment.

From the site: “The community members of ProductX are considered as the leaders and visionaries of the “startup nation” and the high-tech sector. We believe that Product Management is all about people, business, and communication.”

9. Product at Heart

Where: Kampnagel, Hamburg
When: June 26, 2026
Sign-up: https://productatheart.com/conference

Product at Heart is a conference for the curious. It’s designed for Product Managers and product leaders who want to go beyond surface-level tactics and spend time thinking deeply about how and why we build products the way we do.

The event typically combines talks, workshops, and facilitated sessions, creating space for reflection as well as learning. It’s particularly well suited to experienced PMs and product leaders who want to sharpen their thinking, challenge assumptions, and explore the human, organisational, and strategic sides of product work.

Product at Heart shares a similar ethos to events like Mind the Product, with a strong emphasis on thoughtful curation and deep product thinking. The result is a conference that feels more considered and less performative than many large-scale events.

From the site: “Join us if you are curious and looking to expand your knowledge and network within the product management community”

10. Future Product Days

Where: The Train Workshop, Copenhagen, Denmark
When: September 22–24, 2026
Sign-up:https://www.futureproductdays.com/

Future Product Days is one of Europe’s most ambitious gatherings for product creators, designers, UX professionals, engineers, researchers, and product leaders. Spread over three days in Copenhagen, this event combines big-picture thinking with practical sessions, workshops, and masterclasses — all designed to help you sharpen your craft and anticipate what comes next in digital product work.

The agenda typically spans multiple tracks, including product design, user experience, management and strategy, engineering and technology, and personal skills development. You’ll also find tech exhibitions and hands-on workshops that push beyond the basics and give you actionable takeaways you can use Monday morning

From the site: “Join 5,000+ Product Creators at Europe’s Flagship Event for Design, Engineering, User Experience, AI and Product Leadership. At a Conference like no other.”

11. How To Web Conference

Where: Face Convention Center, Bucharest, Romania
When: October 6–8, 2026
Sign-up: https://www.howtoweb.co/

How to Web Conference is one of Eastern Europe’s most respected tech and product events, bringing together founders, product managers, engineers, designers, and innovators from across the region and beyond. Spanning two days in Bucharest, it’s built around practical talks, curated networking, and a strong focus on how products are built, scaled, and led in real organisations.

This event leans into a blend of startup energy and product craft — you’ll hear from founders who’ve scaled products under pressure, product leaders who’ve grown teams, and practitioners who’ve wrestled with tough trade-offs. It’s a great place to surface new ways of solving old problems, especially in fast-moving markets.

Our very own Janna Bastow spoke at How to Web in 2023, sharing lessons from building and scaling product teams in practice.

From the site: “Learn from 100+ international and local thought leaders, including renowned entrepreneurs, investors, and tech visionaries who share actionable insights and forward-thinking perspectives.”

12. Productized

Where: Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre (FIL), Parque das Nações, Lisbon, Portugal 

When: June 18–19, 2026

Sign-up: https://productized.co/

Productized is one of Europe’s standout product gatherings. A multi-day event that pulls together product managers, designers, UX innovators, and product leaders for big ideas, tactical insights, and serious conversations about how products are built and led in the real world. 

In 2026, the event returns to Lisbon’s vibrant Parque das Nações, combining workshops, talks, and networking moments in a way that’s both energising and deeply practical.

The format typically spans sessions on product direction, team dynamics, product thinking, and navigating the realities of digital products today. Expect plenty of actionable takeaways you can use back at your desk, and a community vibe that makes it easy to meet new folks and trade hard-won lessons.

From the site: ”Be part of the 11th edition of Productized ’26 and join world-class product people for two days of insights, connection, and inspiration.”

Product Management Events with Dates Still to Be Announced (2026)

Not every Product Management conference locks in dates months  in advance, especially ones that are community-led or premium events that prioritize curation over scale. These events are all worth keeping on your radar for 2026, and we’ll update this list as soon as dates are confirmed.

UX Days Tokyo

Where: Tokyo, Japan

Sign-up: https://2025.uxdaystokyo.com/en/ (link to be updated)

UX Days Tokyo is a Japan-based conference that brings together product, UX, and design perspectives through talks and hands-on workshops. The event attracts a diverse international audience and offers a rare window into how product and design thinking shows up in Japanese and APAC contexts.

Product Aotearoa Conference

Where: Auckland, NZ

Sign-up: https://productaotearoa.org.nz/conference

Product Aotearoa is New Zealand’s flagship product conference, known for its strong community focus and thoughtful programming. It attracts product practitioners from across Aotearoa and beyond, with content that balances practical delivery with leadership and long-term thinking.

Product Management Festival

Where: Zurich

Sign-up: https://productmanagementfestival.com/

Product Management Festival is a growing European conference designed to bring together PMs across experience levels. The event typically blends talks, workshops, and networking, with an emphasis on sharing practical lessons from real product work.

It’s a good option for PMs who want exposure to a broad range of perspectives without the intensity or scale of the biggest global conferences.

ProductFest (by RVA Tech)

Where: Richmon, VA

Sign-up: https://rvatech.com/rvatech-events/productfest/

ProductFest is a community-led, one-day product conference organised by RVA Tech. The focus is firmly on practical learning, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, and accessible content for working PMs.

These kinds of events often punch above their weight, especially if you’re looking for grounded conversations rather than polished keynotes.

ProductCamp

Sign-Up: http://www.productcamp.org/

ProductCamp isn’t a single conference. It’s a global network of community-run product unconferences that take place in cities all over the world, including Chicago. Each ProductCamp follows the same unconference format: attendees propose and vote on sessions at the start of the day, so the agenda reflects what product people actually want to talk about.

These events are typically free or low-cost, highly collaborative, and rooted in peer learning. They’re ideal for PMs who value discussion, debate, and sharing real experiences over polished slide decks.

If you like the idea of learning from people facing similar product challenges and want something local, accessible, and genuinely community-driven, it’s well worth checking if there’s a ProductCamp happening near you.

What alternatives are there to Product Management conferences? 

If you’re looking to quench that insatiable knowledge thirst of yours, there are plenty of other ways to learn from like-minded Product Managers. As luck would have it, we’ve got roundup blogs on four extra ways to top up your networking and know-how:

1. Product Management Slack groups

Did you know there are hundreds of Product Management Slack communities out there? They’re free to join and an easy way to stay in the loop with the latest from the industry – as well as an awesome resource when it comes to getting your questions answered.

To get started, check out our blog on the top 17 Slack groups for product managers.

2. Product Management certifications

I’ve said every day’s a school day. But what if they actually were? There’s a raft of incredibly empowering certifications available to Product Managers who want to level up their learning and skills.

We’ve narrowed down 6 product management certifications that are worth the hype.

3. Product Management books

Ever heard of books? They’re kinda like content but without share buttons. Wild. And, wouldn’t you know it, there’s a bunch of bestsellers out there designed to help Product Managers master the art of lean product development.

We’ve read (and recommend) these 14 books on lean product development.

4. Product Management podcasts

If you can’t make it to a conference, maybe you can have some of the industry’s greatest minds come to you. Or, more specifically, your ears – all while you cook, commute, or work out.

There are dozens of in-depth Product Management podcasts out there, all of which are free for you to scoop information from on a regular basis. And, yep, you guessed it, we’ve listed out the 10 best Product Management podcasts for you.

5. Product Management webinars

Webinars can be a focused, accessible alternative to conferences, especially if you’re short on time or travel budget. ProdPad runs regular live and on-demand webinars covering practical product topics like roadmapping, stakeholder management, prioritization, and product leadership.

Sessions are typically led by experienced product practitioners and include live discussion and Q&A, making them a good way to stay connected to the product community without committing to a multi-day event.

A good old get-together

Product Management conferences are a great option for Product Managers looking to find the best learning opportunities. These conferences offer much more than just presentations; they provide immersive experiences where Product Managers can explore the latest trends, meet Product Leaders, and dive into topics that directly impact product success.

Attending these events empowers teams with fresh perspectives, innovative tools, and the chance to sharpen skills, making it a worthwhile investment for anyone looking to stay competitive in a fast-paced industry.

But the value doesn’t stop at the conference. Integrate the knowledge gained from them with a Product Roadmapping tool like ProdPad to streamline strategic planning and execution. With a solid foundation from these conferences, paired with the right tools, your team can turn inspiration into actionable strategies that propel your product forward.

Learn more about the best ways to create a Product Roadmap with ProdPad.