AI-Powered
Human-First Product Management
- October 09, 2025 (Thursday)
- 06:45 PM - 08:00 PM IST
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What will be the coverage
Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a tool, it is rapidly redefining how products are imagined, built, and scaled. Yet, amid this seismic shift, the essence of great product management remains profoundly human.
In this session, we’ll move beyond the cliches and explore the deep, nuanced considerations shaping the future of product management with AI:
- How will AI change the core craft of product management; from discovery and prioritization to experimentation and growth?
- What new risks emerge when decision-making shifts from human judgment to machine recommendations and how do PMs safeguard against bias, over-automation, or ethical blind spots?
- Which uniquely human skills, narrative building, cross-functional influence, first-principle thinking, and customer empathy become even more critical in an AI-first world?
- What should today’s PMs do to elevate their impact by embracing AI as a collaborator, not a competitor while still owning the strategic and human dimensions of the craft?
Together, we’ll confront the big question on everyone’s mind, “Will AI replace product managers?” but more importantly, we’ll uncover why the real opportunity lies in product managers who evolve into AI-powered leaders while staying relentlessly human-first.
This session dives deep into how product management is being redefined in the age of AI. It explores not only the efficiencies AI brings but also the nuanced challenges it creates, bias in decision-making, over-reliance on automation, and ethical considerations. Participants will gain clarity on where AI adds the most value across the product lifecycle, where human judgment remains irreplaceable, and how today’s PMs can evolve into AI-powered leaders who deliver impact at scale while staying relentlessly customer-centric.
Empathy at Scale: Blending human intuition with AI-driven speed to design products that truly resonate.
Ethics by Design: Building transparent, bias-aware, and responsible AI products that earn trust.
AI as a Co-Pilot: Practical ways to supercharge product management by working with AI, not against it.
Judgment vs. Data: Knowing when to trust the model and when to lean on first principles thinking
The Human Edge: Doubling down on creativity, influence, and empathy, the skills AI cannot replicate.
About the SPEAKER
Vinayak Desai
Head of Product Management & Design
Zee Entertainment Enterprises
Vinayak Desai is a seasoned product leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling products that delight users across diverse industries. He currently leads Product Management & Design at Zee Entertainment Enterprises, leveraging technology and GenAI to transform entertainment for over a billion users worldwide. Previously, he has held leadership roles at DailyRounds/Marrow, Dunzo, and Practo, driving product innovation in healthcare, hyperlocal commerce, and consumer tech.
Starting his career as a full-stack developer at Oracle, Vinayak combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen. An alumnus of IIM Calcutta and VNIT Nagpur, he is also a trusted advisor and mentor to startups and professionals, helping them solve complex problems, accelerate growth, and shape meaningful careers in Product Management.
Agenda
The Human-First Imperative: Why empathy, creativity, and ethics matter more than ever
AI in the PM Workflow: Discovery, prioritization, experimentation, and scaling with AI
Risks & Guardrails: Bias, over-automation, and ethical blind spots to watch for
Practical Playbook: How PMs can elevate their impact by using AI as a co-pilot
Future Outlook: What the next decade of AI-powered product management could look like
Interactive Q&A: Addressing the “Will AI replace PMs?” question head-on
The Human-First Imperative: Why empathy, creativity, and ethics matter more than ever
Risks & Guardrails: Bias, over-automation, and ethical blind spots to watch for
Future Outlook: What the next decade of AI-powered product management could look like
AI in the PM Workflow: Discovery, prioritization, experimentation, and scaling with AI
Practical Playbook: How PMs can elevate their impact by using AI as a co-pilot
Interactive Q&A: Addressing the “Will AI replace PMs?” question head-on
Affiliations, Accreditation & Eco-System Partners
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