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How Product Management is Shaping Careers in 2026
How Product Management is Shaping Careers in 2026
Mar 11, 2026 | Wednesday | 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM IST | Online
Product Management has quietly moved from being a role to becoming a career anchor.
In 2026, companies don’t just look for people who can ship features they look for people who can make sense of uncertainty, balance trade-offs, and think beyond functions.
As AI, automation, and faster markets reshape how teams work, product thinking is becoming the skill that connects technology, business, and customer reality. This shift is changing who grows faster, who moves into leadership, and which career paths remain relevant.
Join us for a live Ask the Expert session where our speaker break down what it takes to transition, grow, and stay relevant in product roles today. Whether you’re an engineer eyeing product management, a PM navigating the AI shift, or a professional exploring your next leap, this session gives you clarity straight from the trenches.
Why You Should Attend :
1. Understand how Product roles are evolving in 2026
2. See where PM careers are actually headed, not just advertised
3. Recognize whether Product Management fits your long-term direction
4. Avoid common missteps professionals make while transitioning or growing
2. See where PM careers are actually headed, not just advertised
3. Recognize whether Product Management fits your long-term direction
4. Avoid common missteps professionals make while transitioning or growing
SAVE YOUR SPOT
Who Should Attend
- Professionals exploring a transition into Product Management
- Early PMs feeling stuck or uncertain about growth
- Engineers, designers, analysts, consultants considering product roles
This is a closed-door session with limited access to ensure meaningful discussion and interaction.
About the Speaker
Pinkesh Shah
Founder & CEO,
DelightLoop
Pinkesh Shah is a seasoned product executive with 25+ years of experience in building successful products in start-ups as well as large global organizations. He is currently the founder of Delightloop and was most recently the Chief Product Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Qualys. Prior to this, he was the global VP of Product Management at McAfee in Silicon Valley.
He’s a guest faculty at several internationally reputed B-schools like IIM Bangalore, Amsterdam University and more.
He’s a guest faculty at several internationally reputed B-schools like IIM Bangalore, Amsterdam University and more.
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