11 Must-Attend Product Marketing Conferences in 2026
Attending product marketing conferences isn’t just about staying ahead of trends—it’s about gaining real, actionable insights and connecting with people who get the challenges you face. Whether you’re fine-tuning your messaging, navigating a tricky launch, or figuring out how AI fits into your strategy, these events give you the space to step back, rethink, and get inspired.
And yes, that ever-growing to-do list will still be there when you get back—but at least you’ll have fresh ideas to tackle it.
So to save you time on finding the most worthwhile product marketing events, I've compiled this roundup of the conferences. I've included a mix of virtual events and in-person summits focused on brand positioning, digital marketing strategies, and consumer engagement.
Annnd here they are!
Best Product Marketing Conference in 2026 Shortlist
Here's a shortlist of the best product marketing conferences I think are worth attending in 2026:
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- Product Marketing Summit - Multiple locations and dates
- Product-Led Summit - Multiple locations and dates
- ProductCon - Multiple locations and dates
- Pendomonium - Raleigh, NC (March 24-26, 2026)
- Chief Product Officer Summit - Multiple locations and dates
- Product at Heart - Hamburg, Germany (Multiple dates)
- Digital Marketing World Forum - Multiple locations and dates
- SaaStr AI: ANNUAL x AI Summit - San Francisco, CA (May 12-14, 2026)
- Leading the Product - Multiple locations and dates
- Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 - Denver, CO (June 8-10, 2026)
- Mind the Product - London, England (June 16, 2026)
Best Product Marketing Conferences of 2026
Below are my summaries of the best product marketing conferences that made it onto my shortlist. My reviews offer a look at each event’s dates, location, pricing, and unique offering.
1. Product Marketing Summit - Multiple locations and dates
- Dates: Multiple dates (see table below)
- Location: Multiple locations (see table below)
- Pricing: Varied (see table below)
- Social Media: Facebook, LinkedIn
| Locations | Dates | Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | January 28, 2026 | From $995 |
| Austin, TX | February 24-25, 2026 | From $1,295 |
| New York, NY | March 12-13, 2026 | |
| Denver, CO | April 1-2, 2026 | |
| San Jose, CA | April 14, 2026 | From $995 |
| Amsterdam, Netherlands | May 28-29, 2026 | From €1,195 |
| Atlanta, GA | June 3-4, 2026 | From $995 |
| Seattle, WA | June 17-18, 2026 | From $1,295 |
| São Paulo, Brazil | August 6, 2026 | From R$2,299 |
| San Francisco, CA | September 9-10, 2026 | From $1,295 |
| Berlin, Germany | October 14, 2026 | From €995 |
| Sydney, Australia | October 28, 2026 | From A$1,395 |
| Boston, MA | October 28-29, 2026 | From $1,295 |
| Toronto, Canada | November 12-13, 2026 | From C$1,795 |
| Chicago, IL | November 19-20, 2026 | From $1,295 |
| London, UK | December 3-4, 2026 | From £1,095 |
The Product Marketing Summit is a global conference and networking series for product marketing professionals organized by the Product Marketing Alliance (PMA), a community and learning hub for product marketers worldwide.
Part of the larger Product Marketing Alliance platform, these summits are anchored in a broader global community of product marketers offering real-time knowledge sharing, workshops, certification programs, job boards, and career resources.
Some keynote speakers include Sarah Sahyoun, Senior Director of Global Product Marketing at Sage; Scott Baker, CMO and VP of IBM Infrastructure Portfolio Product Marketing at IBM; and Chris Apaliski, VP of Product Marketing at J.P Morgan.
Why attend? If you're looking to expand your knowledge and network, this summit is a must-attend. It offers a unique platform, focusing on product marketing strategies and tackling customer marketing. It provides attendees with diverse sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities. There will be roundtables and breakout discussions focusing on practical challenges and frameworks.
2. Product-Led Summit - Multiple locations and dates
- Dates: Multiple dates (see table below)
- Location: Multiple locations (see table below)
- Pricing: Varied (see table below)
- Social Media: Facebook, LinkedIn
| Locations | Dates | Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | January 28, 2026 | From $995 |
| Austin, TX | February 24-25, 2026 | From $1,295 |
| New York, NY | March 26-27, 2026 | From $1,295 |
| Denver, CO | April 1-2, 2026 | From 1,095 |
| Amsterdam, Netherlands | May 28-29, 2026 | From €1,195 |
| Seattle, WA | June 17-18, 2026 | TBA |
| London, UK | June 24-25, 2026 | From £1,095 |
| San Francisco, CA | September 22-23, 2026 | From $1,295 |
| Berlin, Germany | October 14-15, 2026 | From €995 |
| Sydney, Australia | October 28, 2026 | From A$1,395 |
| Boston, MA | October 28-29, 2026 | From $1,295 |
| Chicago, IL | November 19-20, 2026 | From $1,295 |
Product-Led World is a global summit series hosted by the Product-Led Alliance — a community and learning platform dedicated to product-led growth (PLG). It’s focused on putting the product at the center of business growth and helping organizations scale successfully by adopting a product-led mindset.
Former attendee Joseph Hanna, a hands-on product leader in SaaS, B2B, Data, and AI, and best-selling author, shared:
“The Product-Led Alliance is a wrap and what a great event it was! I learned more from the speakers and attendees in this one packed day than any other event in recent memory.”
Why attend? At the Product-Led Summit, you’ll delve into strategies for product-led growth, surrounded by industry leaders and experts. With diverse sessions and speakers, the summit offers unique insights into product management and networking opportunities. At its core, the event is all about driving adoption, retention, and revenue through product experience and building and scaling modern product organizations.
3. ProductCon - Multiple locations and dates
- Dates: Multiple dates (see table below)
- Location: Multiple locations (see table below)
- Pricing: Varied (see table below)
- Social Media: LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
| Locations | Dates | Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| London, UK | February 24, 2026 | Free (virtual) - £699 (in-person) |
| New York. NY | May 20, 2026 | Free (virtual) - $799 (in-person) |
| Online | August 5, 2026 | Free |
| San Francisco, CA | October 7, 2026 | Free (virtual) - $799 (in-person) |
ProductCon is a global product management conference series organized by Product School, a leading training and community platform for product professionals. It’s widely regarded as one of the largest and most influential product events in the world for product marketing managers, leaders, and innovators.
It has 3 annual conferences in SF, NYC, and London, and 1 virtual event. It offers 1,000 AI product leaders live onsite and is heavily focused on how AI is reshaping product strategy, development, marketing teams, and business outcomes.
Why attend? ProductCon stands out for its focus on AI in product management, discussing how to build an AI-native product organization and frameworks for products in the AI era. It offers a unique mix of strategies, case studies, and real-world insights from top industry leaders, including practical tools for go-to-market and customer experience challenges.
With opportunities to connect with fellow PMMs and experts, your team can gain valuable knowledge and connections that drive success.
4. Pendomonium - Raleigh, NC (March 24-26, 2026)
- Dates: March 24-26, 2026
- Location: Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
- Pricing: From $1,999
Pendomonium is Pendo’s flagship, annual product-focused event. It is often described as a product festival/conference for professionals who build, lead, or shape software experiences. The event is best suited for senior professionals and practitioners looking to stay ahead of trends like AI adoption, product-led growth, and experience optimization.
Why attend? Pendomonium offers a unique focus on product experience and user engagement. There will be keynotes & expert talks from product visionaries and industry leaders, breakout tracks covering product strategy and customer insights, and networking opportunities with product experts and community members.
It is a mixture of formal learning and informal community building that will leave your team inspired and equipped with actionable strategies.
5. Chief Product Officer Summit - Multiple locations and dates
- Dates: Multiple dates (see table below)
- Location: Multiple locations (see table below)
- Pricing: Free for qualified C-suite product leaders
| Locations | Dates |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | March 26, 2026 |
| Palo Alto, CA | April 14, 2026 |
| Amsterdam, Netherlands | May 27, 2026 |
| San Francisco, CA | September 24, 2026 |
The Chief Product Officer Summit is a global, professional event series by Product-Led Alliance tailored specifically for Chief Product Officers (CPOs) and senior product leaders. It’s a C-suite-level conference focused on strategic leadership, emerging trends, and advanced product practice, especially in product-led growth, innovation, and organizational impact.
Keynote speakers include Vera Vetter, Director of AI Product Management, Generative AI at Salesforce; Uday Marepalli, Director of Product Management at Upwork; and Penelope Madry, VP of Digital Product Management at American Express.
Why attend? At the Chief Product Officer Summit, you'll dive into advanced product strategies and leadership insights. While agendas vary by location, key strategic themes recur across all events, such as executive product leadership, advanced tools and AI integration, and product impact, measurement, and strategy. It's a prime opportunity to network, learn from peers, and refine your team's strategic approach.
6. Product at Heart - Hamburg, Germany (Multiple dates)
- Dates and Locations
- April 20-21, 2026 (Leadership Forum) at Netlight Offices Hamburg
- June 26-26, 2026 (Workshops & Conference) at Kampnagel
- Pricing:
- Leadership Forum: €1299
- Workshops & Conference: €675 (for a team for 10+ attendees)
- Social Media: LinkedIn
Product at Heart is an annual conference and community gathering for product professionals, especially curious product managers, leaders, and practitioners in Europe. The event focuses on deep insights, thoughtful discussions, and practical inspiration about how we build and lead great products.
Former attendee Juliana Brell from sipgate shared:
“Many conferences feel like a job fair in a shiny costume. Product at Heart feels like a community, where everyone (including the speakers!) is chatting about product topics in coffee breaks. I’ll be back, promise!”
Why attend? Product at Heart focuses on the core of product management and innovation. The sessions will be curated around timely themes and real practice, such as connecting strategy to daily work, practical exploration of AI’s impact on product work, and case-based insights on transformation.
You'll engage in thought-provoking sessions and workshops, gaining insights from top industry leaders. This event is perfect for you and your team to explore new ideas, network, and enhance your product strategies.
7. Digital Marketing World Forum - Multiple locations and dates
- Dates: Multiple dates (see table below)
- Location: Multiple locations (see table below)
- Pricing: Varied (see table below)
- Social Media: Facebook, LinkedIn
| Locations | Dates | Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| London, UK | Ma7 6-7, 2026 | From £449 |
| New York, NY | October 13-14, 2026 | Register to see current pricing |
| Amsterdam, Netherlands | November 24-25, 2026 | TBA |
The Digital Marketing World Forum (DMWF) is a global series of digital marketing and technology conferences and expos for senior marketing professionals, leaders, and innovators across industries. The event brings together brands, agencies, and tech vendors to share insights, trends, and practical strategies shaping the future of marketing.
Series contributors include Igor Skokan, Marketing Science Director at Meta; Sivan Einstein, Head of Specialty Omnichannel Retail at Google; and Jim Rudall, GM of EMEA at Intuit Mailchimp.
Why attend? DMWF provides a comprehensive overview of digital marketing trends and strategies. The event will cover a wide range of topics, including martech, customer experience and personalization, campaign messaging, AI and marketing automation, and content marketing. You'll benefit from hands-on workshops, engaging sessions, and the chance to network with marketing experts. Your team will gain actionable insights to drive your marketing efforts forward.
8. SaaStr AI: ANNUAL x AI Summit - San Francisco, CA (May 12-14, 2026)
- Dates: May 12-14, 2026
- Location: San Mateo County Event Center
- Pricing: From $849 (for teams with 3+ attendees)
- Social Media: Facebook
SaaStr Annual is the world’s largest community event for SaaS (Software-as-a-Service), cloud, and AI-driven companies, bringing together founders, executives, investors, practitioners and startups from California and around the globe to learn, network, and scale their businesses.
It’s widely recognized as the #1 non-vendor-specific SaaS conference in the world because it’s entirely dedicated to SaaS growth and scaling without being tied to any single technology vendor.
“SaaStr is our B2B Super Bowl. We all get to learn, enjoy -- and have fun.”
- Eric Yuan, CEO of Zoom
Why attend? At the SaaStr AI Summit, you’ll explore the intersection of AI and SaaS, gaining insights from industry leaders. There will be keynotes from top SaaS leaders, panel discussions and fireside chats discussing growth and revenue, and practical workshops, providing your team with actionable strategies and networking opportunities. It's an ideal setting to learn about AI's impact on SaaS.
9. Leading the Product - Multiple locations and dates
- Dates: Multiple dates (see table below)
- Location: Multiple locations (see table below)
- Pricing: From $995
- Social Media: LinkedIn
| Locations | Dates |
| Melbourne, Australia | May 14, 2026 |
| Sydney, Australia | May 21, 2026 |
Leading the Product (LTP) is Australia's largest annual product management conference and community gathering for product professionals, designers, technologists, and related roles. It’s designed to inspire, educate, and connect product practitioners at all levels with practical insights, real-world stories, and networking.
It’s a full-day in-person event with keynote talks, presentations, case studies, and practical insights focused on everyday product challenges, strategic thinking, and inspiration that attendees can apply immediately at work.
The 2025 event featured keynote speakers like Adrienne Tan, Co-Founder & CEO of Brainmates; Cassidy Fein, Principal Lead Product Manager at Microsoft; and Duncan Norman, Product Executive at Xero.
Why attend? At Leading the Product, you'll explore the latest in product management through interactive sessions and expert panels. There will be engaging talks and real stories from experienced practitioners and mentors and opportunities to rethink product strategy, discovery, and team collaboration.
The event focuses on practical strategies and innovation, providing your team with tools to enhance product leadership and discussions on how shared personas help align product, design, and marketing teams.
10. Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo 2026 - Denver, CO, USA (June 8-10, 2026)
- Dates: June 8-10, 2026
- Location: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
- Pricing: From $4,250 (for public sector attendees)
The Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo is a premier global marketing leadership conference brought together by Gartner, the U.S. research and advisory firm known for data-driven insights and strategic guidance. The event is designed to help senior marketing leaders solve key challenges, build future-ready strategies, and drive measurable business growth.
Keynote speakers are distinguished Gartner analysts like Amy Abatangle, Ant Duffin, Lizzy Foo Kune, Nicole Green, Carlos Guerrero, Ewan McIntyre, and Matt Moorut.
Why attend? The symposium provides a platform to explore the latest marketing strategies and technologies. You and your team will learn all about the latest trends shaping modern marketing. Sessions are built on Gartner’s proprietary research, and content will span multiple tracks tailored for executive-level priorities.
There will also be the Marketing Xpo, a showcase of solution providers offering tools, technologies, and demos to help solve real marketing problems.
11. Mind the Product - London, England (June 16, 2026)
- Dates: June 16, 2026
- Location: The Barbican Centre
- Pricing: From £699 ( for Leadership Forum only on June 15, 2026)
- Social Media: Facebook, LinkedIn
Mind the Product’s flagship product management conference is a major in-person event where product professionals from around the world come together to learn, share ideas, and grow their skills. It’s part of a global series of events focused on advancing the craft of product management and leadership.
Why attend? Mind the Product is where product managers come to explore new ideas and strategies. You'll engage with industry leaders and peers through interactive sessions and workshops. It's an opportunity for your team to gain practical insights and connect with a vibrant community of product professionals.
More Conferences
Here are some other lists of product management conferences:
- Exciting design conferences and web design conferences showcasing the latest trends and innovations in design
- Informative PM conferences focusing on product management strategies and best practices
- Engaging UX conferences and UX research conferences dedicated to user experience and usability testing
- Conferences for Chief Product Officers and product leaders designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities of high-level decision-makers.
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Happy networking!
Attending a product marketing conference is a strategic move for professionals looking to expand their knowledge and network within the industry. Here's wishing you a great year of learning, networking opportunities, and reaching for that next level in your career.
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