8:00 AM               

Doors Open: Registration + Expo                           

Expo Hall   

Enjoy coffee and a light breakfast while exploring the Expo Hall featuring interactive sponsor booths, career opportunities, networking opportunities, and more. The #25WIP Expo Hall is your hub for discovery and connection!

9:00 AM           

Opening Keynote Block                                   

Main Stage               

Welcome and keynote block celebrating 10 years of Women In Product.

Opening Remarks

Carmen Palmer (CEO) &
Ha Nguyen (Board of Directors)

Welcome to the conference and reflections on a decade of community and impact.

Leading Boldly in Tech

Tekedra Mawakana (Co-CEO, Waymo)

Visionary leadership at the intersection of AI and autonomous mobility.

Evolving Product Leadership in the AI Era

Claire Vo (CPO, LaunchDarkly)

Practical insights on evolving leadership and product craft in fast-changing AI environments.

Courage & Community: The Future of Product Leadership

Aparna Chennapragada (Microsoft), Sun Choe (Vans);
Moderated by Julie Wenah

Tactical panel on building thriving teams through courage, collaboration, and bold vision.

11:00 AM

Building Boldly: Tactical Talks

Main Stage

Fast-paced stories from product leaders navigating transformation.

Vision to Action: Productizing GenAI

Suba Vasudevan (COO, Mozilla.org & SVP, Mozilla Corp)

Turning GenAI vision into tangible product innovation at scale.

Leading at the Legal-Product Intersection

Sarita Venkat (VP & Deputy GC, Cisco/WebEx)

Balancing innovation and regulation while leading cross-functional teams.

Scaling Culture & Product from 0 to 100

Emily Dalton Smith (Head of Product, Threads, Meta)

Reflections on hypergrowth, team-building, and staying grounded in culture.

11:45 AM

Lunch + Expo Hall Exploration

Expo Hall

Recharge, connect with sponsors, and explore community touchpoints.

12:00 PM

Executive Stage Opens

Executive Access ticket required: Executive keynote and private lunch, followed by sessions designed for executive attendees.  

1:00 PM

The Edge of Innovation

Main Stage

Explore how product leaders navigate complexity in their roles

Leading Teams at Scale

Keela Robison (VP Product, Intuit)

Leading teams across some of the most trusted consumer platforms

Build Bold User-First Products

Amanda Mills (Ford Credit) and Airbnb product leader

How to lead with user-first strategies amid regulation, scale, and complexity.

Owning Your Story

Breakout Stage

Elevating leadership visibility with intention.

Fireside Chat: Visibility by Design

Chloe Shih (Creator/Product Leader) & Ami Vora (fmr CPO, Faire)

Leading with purpose through internal influence and external visibility.

Productize Yourself

Kristin Kobey (Founder, Product Leadership Coach)

Tactical frameworks to design your own growth and leadership journey.

2:00 PM

The Real Work of Product Leadership

Main Stage

Unpacking the unspoken, human side of product leadership.

Beyond the Product

Andrea Chesleigh (COO/CPO, Spresso)

Prioritizing clarity, chaos, and the leadership work that truly matters.

Leading Through Transition

Ezinne Udezue (Principal, ProductMind)

Showing up with courage, clarity, and community through pivotal moments.

The Product Leader’s Pivot

Breakout Stage

Debby Soo (CEO, OpenTable),
Deboshree Dutta (Salesforce/Criya),
Yana Welinder (Kraftful);
Moderator: Heather Inocencio (The Product Consult)

Real talk on career reinvention, burnout, and redefining success.

3:00 PM

From Hype to How: AI in Practice

Main Stage

Marily Nika (GenAI Lead, Google),
Polly Allen (AI Coach),
Moderator: Ana Grace (VP, Disney Parks)

Integrating AI into product practice—what’s actually working today.

Preparing for What’s Next

Breakout Stage

Leaders from LinkedIn, Salesforce 

Lightning talks on evolving teams and careers in the age of AI.

4:00 PM

Legacy, Leadership & What’s Next

Main Stage

Jenny Ming (CEO, Rothy’s),
Avni Shah (Board), Deb Liu (CEO)

Closing reflections, vision for the future, and group photo.

5:00 PM

Evening Reception

Reception Area/Expo

Toast to 10 years of Women In Product with food, drinks, and continued connection.