Reflections from ProductCon London 2026

ProductCon London 2026 really nailed it. One of the best conferences I’ve attended — even virtually.

I genuinely felt energized and inspired by the talks. Still digesting everything.

Here’s what really stayed with me:

The importance of human-in-the-loop in AI systems to build trust. Ashley Nutter framed this in a practical way—clarifying when humans step in, what their role is, and what happens after they intervene.
How PMs can inspire truly autonomous teams even without formal authority. Nilan Peiris was a strong reminder that real impact comes from influence, clarity, and trust — not title.
The idea that ChatGPT is the product manager your customers are already talking to — the “shadow PM” who understands their pain points. Pavel Fabrikantov’s point about AI discoverability really made me rethink a few things.
The shift of product managers toward becoming builders, and the need for real frameworks to drive AI-native transformation. Great perspective from Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia.
And the honesty in the panel with Nikita Miller — refreshing to see product leaders openly sharing common challenges and practical ways to deliver fast, great products.

Looking forward to the next one!

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