Leaders in Product: Building Products That Power Daily Life

Schedule

Thu Jan 15 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

BrainStation | Toronto, ON

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About this Event

Leaders in Product:Building Products That Power Daily Life

Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM EST
Location: BrainStation Toronto, 482 Front St W, 2nd Floor

Meet the Speakers:

  • Seán O’Sullivan - Director of Product Management @ Walmart
  • Hala Anwar - Principal Product Manager @ Microsoft
  • Daniel de Repentigny - Principal Product Manager @ Spotify

Event Overview

Join us for an insightful panel discussion exploring what it takes to build products that become part of people’s everyday lives.

  • Creating Meaningful, User-Centric Experiences at Global Scale

Explore how product leaders design experiences that feel personal while serving millions of users across cultures, industries, and contexts. Learn how teams balance personalization, simplicity, accessibility, and data-driven insight to create products people rely on every day.

  • Product Strategy & Innovation in High-Velocity Tech Environments

Discover how leading product teams set vision, prioritize roadmaps, and place strategic bets in rapidly evolving markets. We’ll examine how teams balance long-term strategy with the need to move fast, while adapting to new technologies, platforms, and shifting user expectations.

  • Measuring Impact & Driving Outcomes

Learn how modern product organizations move beyond shipping features to driving real outcomes. We’ll explore how leaders define meaningful success metrics, identify the right signals of impact, and craft compelling narratives around product value for stakeholders and customers.


What's included

  • Gourmet Light Refreshments – Enjoy a curated selection of artisanal bites and small plates, perfect for connecting with colleagues.
  • Settle in for easy conversation and good company in a warm, welcoming space. With a thoughtful selection of beer and wine on hand, it’s the perfect backdrop for winding down or catching up.


Tickets: $35



Agenda

🕑: 06:00 AM
Welcome & Introduction

Info: Kick off the evening with opening remarks from the BrainStation team.


🕑: 06:30 PM
Product Leadership Panel: Building Products That Power Daily Life

Info: Exploring what it takes to build products that become part of people’s everyday lives.


🕑: 07:30 PM
Networking, Drinks & Gourmet Bites

Info: Wrap up the evening with gourmet light refreshments and conversation. Connect with fellow attendees, share takeaways from the discussion, and network with leaders and innovators from across Toronto’s product community.


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Where is it happening?

BrainStation, 482 Front Street West, Toronto, Canada

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Tickets

CAD 38.95

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