#60: ProductLab Conf> 2025 AFTERMOVIE is here!
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✨This wasn’t just a conference. It was 250+ people saying ‘yes’ to something bigger.
What We Captured
Stefan Ostwald didn’t just give a keynote about AI - he painted a picture of PMs as architects of the future. The energy in that room was electric.
But the AI conversation didn’t stop there. Francesca Cortesi masterfully moderated the “Making the AI Leap” panel on the ProductLab Stage, where we heard from some of the smartest minds tackling AI implementation. The combination of Stefan’s visionary keynote with the practical insights from Pranav, Mirza, and the panel created this perfect storm of inspiration and actionability.
But the real magic happened between sessions. In the hallways. During lunch. At the evening networking.
I caught glimpses of:
A PM from Amsterdam explaining her growth strategy to someone from Munich
People still buzzing about Pranav and Mirza’s AI insights from the panel during coffee breaks
Three different people asking Florian Bonnet about his data frameworks during lunch
Workshop groups that kept talking through lunch because they weren’t done solving problems
Francesca’s follow-up conversations about AI implementation continuing in the after party
The International Perspective
Living in Berlin, you get used to being in rooms where five different languages are spoken before 9 AM. But seeing that diversity of thought applied to product challenges? That’s when things get interesting.
European PMs approach problems differently. We think in systems. We value process. We’re building for global markets from cities that understand complexity.
That showed up everywhere - in how we structured the workshops, in the questions people asked, in the solutions they proposed.
What’s Coming Next
This was year one. We’re already planning 2026, and the ideas are flowing:
→ More workshop tracks
→ International speaker on stage
→ Deep-dive sessions on frameworks that actually work
But first, we’re going to spend the next few months sharing what we learned. Every insight. Every framework. Every behind-the-scenes moment.
Watch the AFTERMOVIE:
Because this community doesn’t stop when the cameras turn off 💚
With Love,
Daniele
PS: Writing this from my Berlin apartment, still finding conference badges in my pockets!
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Learn how AI is shaping product marketing, how to navigate shifting customer expectations, and refine your positioning in an ever-evolving space.
If you’re looking to rethink the way you work and gain actionable insights, this is the event for you.
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On October 14, you’ll connect with 100+ top product leaders from Hostelworld, Babbel, Philips, or Aldi Süd, uncover proven strategies to make your product stand out, and walk away with the tools to future-proof your product strategy. 🗺
And a few member speakers like Florian Bonnet & Ahmed Wafaey!
Don’t miss your moment to hear about:
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💪 Open Roles
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📣 From our Community Member
Berlin-based startup Tekkr is looking for a Growth Intern to shape a repeatable go-to-market strategy. Tekkr is used by tech leaders at fast-growing startups who need to scale fast, and with 80% of startups failing to make it from Series A to Series C, the stakes are high. In this role, you’ll ideate, prioritize, and run growth experiments, analyze results, and shape Tekkr’s early GTM playbook, working directly with the founding team. A massive opportunity to learn fast, build a network with top-tier operators, founders, and VCs, and have a tangible impact in a high-velocity environment. Salary: €2,220/month.
If you’re curious and ambitious 👇
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