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ProductCamp Ottawa
Ottawa Product Management & Marketing Association
April 18, 2026
University of Ottawa
55 Laurier East
The annual breakout "un-conference" Network with local peers and share ideas in a laid-back, supportive, and fun environment. Our community will be sharing their latest learnings, skills, and theories through engaging presentations and discussions. Make new connections, catch up with old friends, and help build a strong community of product professionals in Ottawa. We hope to see you there!
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About the event
How It Works
This event is for anyone involved or interested in managing, marketing, developing, building, and/or scaling a product (software/hardware).
Once a year we get together for a whole day for ProductCamp. We celebrate and share our learning in a collaborative, fun, informal, and supportive environment. On the way, you'll meet old friends, make new ones, and continue building a strong product community in our city.
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Share your expertise
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Learn from others
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Grow as a professional and community member
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​1. Register for the event.
2. Optional: After registering submit a breakout session topic you'd like to present. OPMMA promotes session topics and speakers. (Before April 11th)
3. Before the event you will vote on the topics you wish to participate in. (Starting April 15th)
4. The Breakout Sessions agenda is built based on Participants' vote results.
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We invite participants to propose and submit one or more topics they wish to present to:
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Anyone curious about the role of PM/M (product manager or product marketing)
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Anyone who seeks to accelerate their PM/M career
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Advanced topics for experienced PM/Ms who seek to expand their knowledge and up their game
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Speakers are contacted and confirmed to present at the event. An OPMMA volunteer will reach out to help with set-up or session needs.
Breakout Sessions
ProductCamp needs you!
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Participate by proposing session topic(s) and share your ideas with the community. Submit your session proposal before April 11th.​
When you propose and lead a session, you will;
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Get more exposure through OPMMA’s social media
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Get associated with community leadership
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Grow your presentation kills
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Grow your local professional network
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Feel good about giving back to your community
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Breakout Session Topics - Tips
Review the following potential topic categories and select one or more that you feel at ease presenting and sharing your expert knowledge. These include but are not limited to;
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New tools, processes, or software platforms
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Lessons learned and behind-the-scene stories of product creation and scaling
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Industry trends, changes, and challenges
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Tips on professional development and career advancement
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Guiding steps to help on what it takes to become an industry professional
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This event is all about interacting with participants, so ensure your session has plenty of engagement time. You have the freedom to deliver your session as a:
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Presentation
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workshop format
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Interactive session.
Each breakout session is 30 minutes long plus additional prep time. Participants can attend the sessions they choose and roam quietly between them.
Session presenters with the highest number of votes will present.
Voting begins April 15th, keep an eye on your inbox!
If you'd like to withdraw your session proposal for any reason, please confirm before April 15th.​​​
What People Say
Julia Borgan- Leadership & Transformation Coach
"I'm just so impressed by how well it's organized, how many people are here, and the whole atmosphere. For somebody early in their career or looking to get into product management, there's no better place to be in Ottawa." (2023)
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2026 Sessions
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Product Management and Product Marketing: New ways of thinking, doing, and measuring.
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Product Management and Product Marketing: New ways of thinking, doing, and measuring.
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Product Management and Product Marketing: New ways of thinking, doing, and measuring.
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Product Management and Product Marketing: New ways of thinking, doing, and measuring.
Example Agenda
8:00 – 9:00 Registration & Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15 OPMMA Welcome
9:15 – 10:00 Morning Keynote
10:00 – 10:15 Networking Break
10:15 – 11:00 First Breakout Sessions
11:00 – 11:15 Networking Break
11:15 – 12:00 Second Breakout sessions;
12:00 – 1:00 Group Picture & Lunch
1:00 – 1:45 Afternoon Panel
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1:45 – 2:00 Networking Break
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2:00 – 2:45 Third Breakout Sessions;
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2:45 – 3:00 Networking Break
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3:00 – 3:45 Fourth Breakout Sessions;
3:45 – 4:00 Door Prizes and Wrap-up
4:00 – 4:30 Networking and socializing
