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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.
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)
2026 Keynote
My Journey to a Publicly Traded CEO;
Lessons in Strategy and Leadership
Kevin recently passed the torch as CEO of Calian after a 10-year tenure. As CEO, Kevin worked with the Calian team to transform Calian from a services company to a mission critical solutions company. In that journey, Kevin led the acquisition of 20 companies while taking the company global and instilling a growth culture. The company more than quadrupled in revenues while delivering shareholder value through dividends and increased share price.
Join us as Kevin shares insights from his journey and learn how to apply these lessons to your own.
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Named CEO of the Year by the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce and Ottawa Business Journal in 2017, EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019, Canada’s Defence Executive of the Year by CDR in 2024 and was recently named as the recipient of the 2026 NorthStar award which celebrates excellence in Canadian based business leaders.
Speaker
Kevin Ford
Growth Strategy Executive
2026 Panel
Short-Circuiting the Product Process with AI
See how real product teams are integrating AI into research, PRDs, prototyping, and go‑to‑market workflows. This panel brings together product, marketing, engineering, and behavioural science leaders who are already using AI to ship faster, improve discovery, and elevate team skills. You’ll hear where to start with real PM and PMM use cases, how to overcome “blank page” anxiety, and how to weave AI into everyday product work while managing risk, culture change, and team development. Walk away with practical tips, proven adoption patterns, and a clear view of how AI will reshape product roles and your career advantage.”
Panelists
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.​​​
2026 Sessions
Your Name Here
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
