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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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2025 EVENT SPONSORS

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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

  • Learn from others

  • 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:

  • Anyone curious about the role of PM/M (product manager or product marketing)  

  • Anyone who seeks to accelerate their PM/M career  

  • 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
Session speaker and audience

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;

  • Get more exposure through OPMMA’s social media

  • Get associated with community leadership

  • Grow your presentation kills

  • Grow your local professional network

  • 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;

  • New tools, processes, or software platforms

  • Lessons learned and behind-the-scene stories of product creation and scaling

  • Industry trends, changes, and challenges

  • Tips on professional development and career advancement 

  • 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:

  • Presentation

  • workshop format

  • 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

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 Panelists
Our panelists will lead discussions before and between event sessions.
To see more about the event Agenda keep scrolling! 

Morning Panel: Short-Circuiting the Product Process with AI

AI is transforming the way products are built, enhanced, and delivered. But how are real-world startups leveraging AI and learning models to create tangible value? This panel brings together innovative entrepreneurs from within the Ottawa ecosystem who have integrated AI into their products to unlock new capabilities and better solve customer problems. Through real-world examples, we’ll explore how AI has been reshaping product strategy, enhancing customer experiences, and driving business growth. Join us to learn more about the opportunities and challenges of building AI-powered products and take away some new strategies for how to leverage AI in your business.

Moderator:
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Scott Lawrence

VP Product Management

Featured Panelists
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Kevin Ford

CEO in transition, Calian Group Ltd.

Aydin Mirzaee
Aydin Mirzaee

CEO of Fellow.ai​

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Hawley Kane

Head of Marketing at LemonadeLXP

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Afternoon Lightning Talks:
Everyday AI Tools for Product Leaders 

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We know that AI adoption within our professional community is on the rise and we want to give you a taste of what's out there! Come to this session to hear about how product managers, marketers, and product owners use AI daily to accelerate their work. Using a lightning talk format of only 6 minutes, you’ll get an introduction to several tools in this single session. 

Moderator:
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Amanda Holtstrom

​Former PM of Ross Video, International PM, UX, and leadership Speaker

Featured Speakers
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Joe (Beiqiao) Hu

Former PM of Meituan, Tech Innovation Management Graduate​

Valentyna Akulova
Valentyna Akulova

UX Designer at Ross Video​​​​​​

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deena shanghavi Ramsaran
Deena Shanghavi-Ramsaran

Director of Product Management at Cisco​​​​​

Arina Spiridonova
Arina Spiridonova

Product Manager of DinoLab

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Sergii Gudkov

Product Lead

at Mailtrap

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Nousha Safahani
Nousha Safahani

2026 Sessions

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Your Name Here

Product Management and Product Marketing: New ways of thinking, doing, and measuring.

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Your Name Here

Product Management and Product Marketing: New ways of thinking, doing, and measuring.

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Your Name Here

Product Management and Product Marketing: New ways of thinking, doing, and measuring.

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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

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Member365 logo
Pragmatic Institute logo
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Praxiem logo
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Purecolo logo
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VanillaSoft logo
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Hawahat Inc. logo
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