What we’re about
There are many ways to end up in product management, but only one way to really master it: by continuously refining your skill set. This is why we launched our Product Academy. By empowering product people to explore their full potential, we help create truly learning, responsive and customer-centric organizations.
Stay up-to-date about our events and workshops on hot product topics such as Product Discovery, Product Roadmaps, Dealing with Tech Debt, Rapid Prototyping and many more.
Discuss your daily challenges regarding product leadership and connect with like-minded product people in a family-like setting or apply as speaker for our next events.
And while you are waiting for the next meetup, feel free to check out our mentoring programs LevelUp!, LevelUp! Leadership or PM Boost Program as well as our open workshops or coaching options.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Digital Detox CaféPaint it Easy, Zürich
Tech professionals, need a break from your screens?
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Join our Digital Detox Café, organized by Digital Detox Zürich with support from Product Academy. For one evening, a cozy co-working space becomes a phone-free zone where you can unplug, recharge, and connect with like-minded people.
🎵Music : Live acoustic concert by Nacho Böhm
📵 Optional Workshop: Create a personal vision
🎲 Zones to Explore: Creative corner, deep talk den, and game zone
🥤 Perks: Drinks included + healthy bowls availableTake a step back from constant notifications and enjoy real-life moments.
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- Product Academy DinnerBoho, Zürich
Connect with the Product Academy community over a casual evening filled with conversation and inspiration. This is a perfect chance to meet like-minded peers, exchange ideas, dive into PM challenges, and gain insights into the evolving product management landscape.
We'll kick things off with introductions, then enjoy some food.
Please reserve your spot with a ticket (helps with no-shows!). Tickets are covering your first drink.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Warm regards,
Nina & the Product Academy Community Team - Product Academy SummitOn labs, Zürich
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Get ready for the Product Academy Summit - a PM event you don’t want to miss! Join us on June 26 in Zürich for a day filled with valuable insights and innovation.
Engage with thought-provoking keynotes, participate in interactive sessions, and network with industry leaders and fellow product enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey in product management, this conference offers learning opportunities for all levels of expertise.
Tickets cover refreshments and snacks during breaks, as well as food and drinks at the conference's conclusion. Tickets are non-refundable, and the agenda is subject to change. By purchasing a ticket, you acknowledge that photos may be taken during the event. If you prefer not to have your photo shared, please contact the organizer.
Two sessions are available for everyone and guests will be able to chose 2 talks from 4.
The Leadership Apéro is an exclusive and intimate gathering designed specifically for leaders overseeing teams of three or more Product Managers.
CONFERENCE LINE-UPOPENING KEYNOTE
PRODUCT, PURPOSE, PROFIT – A BALANCING ACT
DANIEL KÄSER (CPO of Migros Online, Zurich)
The grocery industry presents unique challenges, from managing razor-thin margins to balancing customer needs with cost pressures. At Migros Online, this balancing act is a daily reality. In his talk, Product, Purpose, Profit – A Balancing Act, Daniel shares insights from his experiences, highlighting successes, missteps, and the valuable lessons that have shaped how the company builds products and serves its shoppers.***
CONFERENCE TRACK 1
SCALING IMPACT WITHOUT SCALING COSTS: BUILDING A PRODUCT OPS TEAM ON A BUDGET
JULIA WISSEL (Product Director at MOIA, Berlin)
In this talk, Julia shares the journey of founding a dedicated Product Operations team at MOIA [a tech company within the Volkswagen Group, building software products enabling an on-demand Mobility service in Hamburg, Germany], overcoming budget constraints with creativity and resourcefulness. Learn how strategic stakeholder engagement, reallocation of existing resources to what matters most, and assembling a passionate team enabled transformational improvements in operational efficiency of how products are built at MOIA. Offering actionable insights and (hopefully) inspiring lessons, this session will empower product managers to drive impactful change, even in the face of limitations. Be inspired on how also you can drive meaningful change in your organization—no extra budget required.THE ANATOMY OF A RETENTION-LED GROWTH STRATEGY
SALOME LANG (Head of Analytics at Sherpany, Zurich)
As more and more software companies recognize that retention will make or break their growth model, understanding and improving user retention becomes critical. Learn from Sherpany’s use case how we analyze user cohorts, combine user, customer, and activation data (like aha and habit moments) to extract clear action points, and how PMs can drive stickiness by asking their data teams better questions.***
CONFERENCE TRACK 2
DECODING PRODUCT STRATEGY: QUESTIONS, APPROACH AND MINDSET
BANDAN JOT SINGH (Head of Product at Riverty, Amsterdam)
How to work towards a strategy that serves as a comprehensive but sharp-like-knife narrative that effectively communicates the directions necessary to succeed in the targeted market. It goes beyond merely informing leadership, but extending to all levels of the organization. In this talk, we go deep into 10 questions to answer while framing strategy, how to approach strategy creation depending on the stage of your role and the organisation, and finally which pitfalls to avoid.
WORKING WITH PRODUCT PRINCIPLES
NOAM BEN HAIM (Product Leader at Uber, Amsterdam)
Noam recently joined the product leadership team at Uber after having served as Director of Product at Booking.com and Checkout.com. Prior to that, he has been with Google between 2007 and 2019. His last position at Google involved leading the Flights and Packages product teams. Before, Ben Haim worked on Google Maps, leading all the directions related product, including Driving Directions, Public Transit, Road Traffic and more. Ben Haim joined Google in Tel Aviv, as the first PM hired in Israel, and worked on launching products for Israel and the Middle East. Prior to joining Google he spent 5 years with Mobileye, developing Vision based technologies for Driving Assistant systems.***
CLOSING KEYNOTE
HOW LESS PRODUCT MANAGEMENT CAN BOOST YOUR CAREER
ROBIN SIMON (CEO at Threema, Zurich)
What is product management really and do modern companies still need it? Why are product managers suddenly struggling to find career opportunities while a few years ago it was the hottest position out there? In this talk Simon will take a (personal) look at these and other questions and hopefully trigger a healthy discussion with you. PS: This talk might hurt a little, so he’ll add a few cute cat pictures to the slides...
Robin Simon is CEO of Threema, a leading secure communication provider. Before, he was the CPO of TX Markets, the CEO of CAR FOR YOU and for many years a serial entrepreneur. He loves travling through unconventional countries and is a dedicated photographer, writer and musician. He laughs loud and often.
