Brendan
Hunt
Emmy award-winning actor and writer, Co-creator of Ted Lasso
Full bio
Harris TheaterChicagoOct 7
Product craft
AI
Discovery
Leadership
Growth
Design
Strategy
Community
Product craft
AI
Discovery
Leadership
Growth
Design
Strategy
Community
Why come
One day that
moves your work on.
Be evolving
The craft is changing fast, and AI is rewriting how product gets built. Spend a day with the people already working the new way, and leave knowing what to do differently.
Be connected
A room full of product people who speak your language. The hallway track is where the best conversations happen, so we build the day to make room for it.
Be inspired
Talks chosen for what you can act on, not just applaud. Real decisions, real tradeoffs, and the messy middle nobody puts in a case study.
Speakers
Learn from
world-class experts.
What to expect
Built for
practical impact.
A single track in a real theatre, so everyone shares the same reference points by the end of the day.
01
Learn from the people shipping the products you use every day.
02
Take home strategies you can put to work the Monday after.
03
Meet product people tackling the same problems you are.
04
Add a full day of hands-on workshops on October 6.
Tickets
Come to
Chicago.
Harris TheaterChicagoOct 7, 2026
Every ticket covers the full day: keynotes, food, swag, and the afterparty. Add October 6 for a hands-on workshop.
Group discounts available. Learn more on the Tickets page.
Conference only
From$895
Main conference · October 7
- Keynotes and speaker Q&As
- Breakfast, lunch and snacks
- Exclusive swag
- Networking all day
- Afterparty access
Workshop bundle
From$1,895
Workshop Oct 6 + conference Oct 7 · until sold out
- Full-day workshop on October 6
- Keynotes and speaker Q&As
- Breakfast, lunch and snacks
- Exclusive swag
- Networking all day
- Afterparty access
Questions
Good to know.
When and where is Mind the Product Chicago 2026?
Mind the Product Chicago 2026 will take place in Chicago on October 6–7.
Optional workshops will run on October 6 at the Swissôtel Chicago.
A full conference day on October 7 at the Harris Theater.
What is Mind the Product Chicago and how is it different to INDUSTRY?
Mind the Product Chicago is the conference for the product community to come together and reconnect. You can still expect cutting edge learnings and conversations with your fellow product people. The difference is a newer, more streamlined format to allow for focused, individualised problem solving and heightened takeaways. As well as a new name, swanky look, and exciting city!
Who is Mind the Product Chicago 2026 for?
Mind the Product Chicago is designed for product managers, product leaders, product builders, UX designers, startup founders, and anyone involved in building and launching products.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just getting started, you'll find valuable insights, meaningful connections, and fresh inspiration
What can I expect to get from this experience? What’s in it for me?
At Mind the Product Chicago 2026, you'll gain:
- Access to a close-knit group of passionate product people
- Insights from industry innovators and thought leaders shaping what’s next
- Practical takeaways you can apply immediately
- Meaningful connections that extend well beyond the conference
Whether you're looking to sharpen your strategy, explore emerging technologies, or expand your network, Mind the Product Chicago is designed to help you stay ahead.
Will you be running other events in conjunction with the conference?
Yes! Mind the Product Chicago will feature:
💬 Workshops (October 6) – hands-on learning experiences. More details can be found here.
🎉 An after-party will take place on the evening after the main conference on Wednesday, 7. Details will follow.
Word of mouth
Loved by product people
from around the world.
It was a joy to connect with fellow ProductTank organizers and experience the benefits of sharing ideas, challenges, and solutions with other product managers. All of the speakers were phenomenal.
Lovely people and a fantastic experience for all of us. GREAT JOB!
It was energizing to connect with other product leaders and dive into conversations on current and emerging trends shaping product and tech. Events like these are such a valuable reminder of how much we can learn from each other.
“AI is like a golden retriever. It's loyal, it's eager, but it has zero product sense.” Pure gold from Prerna Singh at Mind the Product.
It was a great day connecting with fellow product people. “Connection before content.”
In addition to all the great content, big kudos to ... everyone else involved for the “little details” that made a big difference: real-time closed captioning and transcripts, facilitated speed networking, “book club” recommendations galore.
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