Contribute to a community that has been advancing product leadership for more than a decade
Product Leaders Forum is a volunteer led, not for profit global community founded on a simple belief: the product profession grows stronger when practitioners openly share their knowledge, experiences, and lessons with one another.
About PLF
A decade of practitioners learning from practitioners
For more than ten years, PLF has brought together product managers, product leaders, founders, designers, engineers, researchers, innovators, and technology executives through conferences, leadership forums, festivals, masterclasses, roundtables, and community meetups.
Everything we do is driven by volunteers and supported by practitioners who believe in giving back to the profession.
Our mission is to advance the practice of Product Management and Product Leadership by creating opportunities for practitioners to learn from practitioners.
Community at a Glance
Product Leadership Festival 2026
The flagship initiative, focused entirely on AI
Format
Live Online
Dates
11 Aug to 27 Aug 2026
Duration
3 Weeks
Festival Days
9 Live Days
Sessions
27 Sessions
Speakers
30+ Global Leaders
The 2026 edition is dedicated to one of the most significant shifts shaping the future of our profession: Artificial Intelligence. Over three weeks, the festival brings together product executives, founders, AI practitioners, designers, researchers, investors, and technology leaders from across the world.
Rather than discussing trends, the festival focuses on practitioners sharing what they are building, the decisions they are making, and the lessons every product leader should understand.
AI Product Design
AI native experiences, responsible AI, design systems, emerging user experiences, and design leadership.
AI Product Management
Product discovery, strategy, experimentation, execution, scaling AI products, and decision making.
AI Product Leadership
Organizational transformation, AI strategy, innovation, product culture, and leading AI adoption.
Festival Schedule
3 weeks, 9 live days, 27 sessions
The festival runs across three themed weeks. Each week brings 3 live days, with sessions spread through the day to suit a global audience.
AI Product Design
Day 1, 11 Aug
7:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM ET
Designing AI Native Experiences
Day 2, 12 Aug
7:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM ET
Responsible AI and Trust by Design
Day 3, 13 Aug
7:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM ET
Design Systems for AI Products
AI Product Management
Day 4, 18 Aug
7:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM ET
Product Discovery in the Age of AI
Day 5, 19 Aug
7:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM ET
Strategy and Experimentation for AI Products
Day 6, 20 Aug
7:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM ET
Metrics That Matter for AI Products
AI Product Leadership
Day 7, 25 Aug
7:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM ET
Leading Organizational Transformation
Day 8, 26 Aug
7:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM ET
Building High Performing AI Teams
Day 9, 27 Aug
7:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM ET
Scaling AI Adoption Across the Organization
Leaders Who Have Contributed to the Community
Speakers, founders, and authors who have shaped this community
Nir Eyal
Author
Gibson Biddle
EX - VP Product
Phil Libin
Board Member
Barry O'Reilly
Artificial Organizations
Ash Maurya
Founder/CEO
Stephen Gates
Chief Creative Officer
Tim Herbig
Product Management Author & Advisor
Rich Mironov
Chief Executive Officer
Stephanie Mango
President
Eric Weber
Chief Technology Officer
Jill Soley
Co-Founder
Jeffrey Wartgow
Vice President PM CX Service
Dattatreya Gaur
CEO Software
Melanie Achard
Go To Market Strategy
Robert David
Executive Director
Kevin Brennan
Sr Director of Product Management
Christie Lenneville
Vice President of User Experience
Amancio Bouza
Founder
Nathan Gold
Chief Coach
Jeffrey Wartgow
GTM Expert Advisor
Why We Are Inviting You
Your experience can shape how the profession understands AI
Every year, Product Leaders Forum invites a select group of practitioners whose work has influenced the product community through innovation, leadership, and a commitment to sharing knowledge.
We believe communities grow because experienced professionals choose to invest their time in helping others grow. We would be honored to have you contribute your perspective as part of this year’s speaker community.
Why Leaders Choose to Speak
Contribute to the Profession
Share practical experiences and proven frameworks that strengthen the global product community.
Influence Future Leaders
Help shape the next generation of product managers, leaders, founders, and innovators.
Create Lasting Impact
Your session joins a growing knowledge library that educates professionals well beyond the festival.
Speaker Experience
We handle the logistics, you bring the experience
30 Min
Session Duration
10 Min
Live Q&A
Live
Online Format
Global
Audience Reach
Audience includes Product Managers, Product Leaders, Founders, Designers, Engineering Leaders, AI Practitioners, Executives, and Technology Professionals from across the world.
Our team coordinates the complete speaker experience, including scheduling, moderation, technical support, promotion, and audience engagement, so you can focus entirely on sharing your experience with the community.
Our Invitation
Our Invitation
A voice that could inspire the next generation
“The strongest communities are built when experienced practitioners choose to share what they have learned with those who will shape what comes next.”
We would be honored to welcome you as a speaker and invite you to contribute your perspective to a global community that values practical learning, thoughtful conversations, and meaningful collaboration.