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Get ready to stack your calendar with the upcoming year's can't-miss CPO conferences! It's not often enough that Chief Product Officers get to gather in one room and chew on the pressures, challenges, and balancing acts of executive-level product leadership. After all, being a leader doesn't preclude you from needing some leadership yourself!


From now and throughout 2025, there are lots of exciting CPO events worth travelling for. Here’s my summary of each conference and an explanation of why it’s worth your time, with key details so you can plan to attend. 

Best CPO Conferences 2025 Shortlist

Here's a shortlist of the best CPO conferences I think are worth attending in 2025:

  1. IRL - Alberta, Canada (Oct 2025)
  2. Chief Product Officer Summit - Multiple dates and locations 
  3. UXDX EMEA 2025 - Hybrid (May 2025)
  4. Productized Conference 2025 - Lisbon, Portugal (October 2025)
  5. ProductCon - Multiple dates and locations
  6. Product-Led World - Multiple dates and locations
  7. Product Excellence Summit - Remote (October 2024)
  8. Just Product 2025 - Munich, Germany (October 2025)
  9. ProductWorld - Santa Clara, CA (February 2025)
  10. The Barcelona Product Conference - Barcelona, Spain (September 2025)

Find more details about each conference below.

Best CPO Conferences Of 2025

1. IRL - Alberta, Canada (Oct 2025)

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The innovative IRL event is designed to help SaaS executives break free from the grind and build lasting connections with other leaders.
  • Dates: October 1-4, 2025
  • Location: Alberta, Canada
  • Pricing: From $2,950
  • Website: IRL

Overview:

The IRL 25 conference is an exclusive and immersive event for SaaS executives scaling their businesses from millions to billions in revenue. It's for leaders scaling up post-Series B, and the conference will cover challenges including as product-market fit, go-to-market strategies, customer retention, leadership hiring, and scaling infrastructure.

IRL is a conference designed for participation. Participants engage in tailored tracks, collaborative workshops, expert-led discussions and masterminds while enjoying outdoor adventures and gourmet dining experiences together.

Why You Should Attend:

The IRL conference stands out due to its unique approach to outdoor programming and building in-person engagement. It's also by application only to ensure a high quality of attendees. This one-of-a-kind event forgoes the typical conference format—it's participant-driven, with a carefully selected roster of SaaS executives who form an exclusive network that help each other take their business to the next level.

The IRL conference offers a rare chance to build relationships with like-minded leaders in a refreshing environment away from the usual hustle. If you’re part of an exec team at a SaaS company driving growth beyond $10m ARR, IRL is for you.

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2. Chief Product Officer Summit - Multiple dates and locations

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The Chief Product Officer Summit

Overview: The Chief Product Officer Summit covers strategies and insights essential for product leaders. It focuses on retention strategies, leveraging data for product growth, and fostering innovation. Keynote presentations feature speakers like renowned product leaders and executives who share real-world examples and best practices.

Chief Product Officer Summit: Conference Locations & Dates

Location   Date
Chief Product Offer Summit New York | Convene 117 West 46th Street New YorkMarch 19, 2025
Chief Product Offer Summit Amsterdam | Okura Hotel AmsterdamMay 14, 2025
Chief Product Offer Summit San Francisco | Venue TBASeptember 3, 2025

Why You Should Attend: This summit provides valuable insights into navigating current product challenges, such as improving retention and adapting to shifting market dynamics. The event offers a unique opportunity to hear from industry leaders and network with peers, creating an environment to foster growth and innovation.

3. UXDX EMEA 2025 - Hybrid (May 2025)

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The UXDX EMEA 2025 Conference

Overview: UXDX EMEA 2025 focuses on bridging the gap between UX, product, and engineering teams, providing insights into improving collaboration and product outcomes. Topics include AI-driven user experiences, product design strategies, and innovation through development, with speakers such as Patrick Mooney, Director of User Experience at Optum, Andree Birgiolas, Head of Product Design and Research at Sephora, and Ahmed Menshawy, Vice President of AI Engineering at Mastercard.

Why You Should Attend: This conference is an opportunity to explore the intersection of design, development, and product management, enriched by expert-led workshops and panel discussions. Attending UXDX EMEA 2025 can equip you with actionable insights to thrive amidst ongoing challenges in team alignment and customer-centric design.

4. Productized Conference 2025 - Lisbon, Portugal (October 2025)

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Productized Conference 2025

Overview: Productized Conference 2025 brings together product managers, designers, and innovators to discuss the latest trends in product development, growth, and strategy. Key topics include user-centric design, product scaling, and innovation.

Why You Should Attend: This event will provide practical tools and methods to enhance your product strategy amidst a constantly evolving market landscape. It also offers unique networking opportunities with professionals across diverse industries, enriching your perspective and approach to effective product management.

5. ProductCon - Multiple dates and locations

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The ProductCon
  • Dates: Multiple Dates (see table below)
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see table below)
  • Pricing: Free
  • Website: ProductCon
  • Social Media: Instagram | LinkedIn | Tiktok

Overview: The ProductCon by Product School gathers product professionals globally to explore cutting-edge trends, strategies, and practical case studies in product management. Topics span emerging technologies, user engagement, and product growth.

ProductCon: Conference Locations & Dates

LocationDate
Product Con London | Barbican CentreFebruary 19, 2025
Product Con New York | Metropolitan PavilionMay 21, 2025

Why You Should Attend: ProductCon offers a unique blend of insights, networking, and practical knowledge-sharing to elevate product strategy and skills. This conference enables attendees to connect with top industry leaders and discover actionable techniques to apply within their organizations.

6. Product-Led World - Multiple dates and locations

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The Product-Led World Conference
  • Dates: Multiple Dates (see table below)
  • Location: Multiple Locations (see table below)
  • Pricing: Register to see current pricing
  • Website: Product-Led World
  • Social Media: Facebook | X | LinkedIn

Overview: The Product-Led World conference covers cutting-edge strategies, industry case studies, and best practices in product management. Topics include product innovation, growth strategies, and overcoming challenges in product-led organizations, with speakers such as Dan Olsen (Consultant & Author at Olsen Solutions), Joe Preston (Vice President of Product & Design at Intuit), and Mayank Yadav (Director of Product Management at Reddit).

Product-Led World: Conference Locations & Dates

LocationDate
Product Led World Washington | Convene Hamilton Square WashingtonJanuary 30, 2025
Product Led World Austin | Hilton AustinFebruary 11 & 12, 2025
Product Led World New York | Convene 117 West 46th Street New YorkMarch 18 & 19, 2025
Product Led World Amsterdam | Okura Hotel AmsterdamMay 14 & 15, 2025
Product Led World Las Vegas May 21 & 22, 2025
Product Led San Francisco | Marriott Marquis San FranciscoSeptember 3 & 4, 2025
Product Led World Berlin | Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof 25 Budapester StraßeOctober 16, 2025

Why You Should Attend: This conference is an excellent opportunity to gain insights from top product leaders, build connections within the product community, and learn actionable strategies for driving product success and career growth. It is perfect for those looking to stay ahead in the product-led space.

7. Product Excellence Summit - Remote (October 2024)

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The Product Excellence Summit

Overview: The Product Excellence Summit is a virtual event where seasoned product leaders share strategies for building high-quality products and achieving product excellence. Topics covered include AI best practices, product culture development, and innovative approaches to strategic planning.

Why You Should Attend: This Summit provides valuable insights directly from product experts on navigating current market challenges and building customer-focused products. This remote conference is ideal for anyone looking to understand product strategy, benefit from world-class expertise, and foster a culture of product excellence in their teams.

8. Just Product 2025 - Munich, Germany (October 2025)

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Just Product 2025 Conference
  • Date: October 10, 2025
  • Location: Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual Options)
  • Pricing: €0 – €296.31
  • Website: Just Product 2025
  • Social Media: LinkedIn

Overview: Just Product 2025 is a conference dedicated to advancing skills in product development, strategy, and sourcing best practices for product managers and leaders. Topics include customer-driven innovation, product-market fit, and effective techniques to improve product quality and cost efficiency.

Why You Should Attend: Attending Just Product 2025 provides a focused platform for understanding effective product management techniques in a highly competitive market. This event stands out for its practical approach, helping attendees gain actionable strategies and network with experienced product professionals to enhance their career growth.

9. ProductWorld - Santa Clara, CA (February 2025)

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The Product World Conference
  • Dates: February 11-20, 2025
  • Location: Santa Clara, California, USA (Hybrid)
  • Pricing:
    • Pro Pass: $655
    • Premium Pass: $1,195
  • Website: ProductWorld

Overview: ProductWorld is one of the largest product management and development conferences, bringing together product managers, developers, and tech leaders to discuss product development, agile methodologies, and career growth. Topics covered include the product lifecycle, usability, interface design, and insights from tech industry experts.

Why You Should Attend: This conference provides diverse content, including roundtables, and encourages knowledge exchange among product leaders from various sectors. It offers invaluable learning and networking opportunities, equipping attendees with the skills needed to excel in modern product management.

10. The Barcelona Product Conference - Barcelona, Spain (September 2025)

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The Barcelona Product Conference

Overview: The conference focuses on practical, hands-on learning for product managers, UX leaders, and product teams. It features talks from industry experts, workshops, and case studies that help attendees solve real product challenges.

Why You Should Attend: It's an excellent opportunity to connect with local and international product experts, learn from their experiences, and explore new ideas to improve product development and leadership. Perfect for anyone looking to stay informed and network with top professionals.

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Hannah Clark

Hannah Clark is the Editor of The Product Manager. Following six years of experience in the tech industry, she pivoted into the content marketing space. She’s spent the better part of the past decade working in marketing agencies and offering freelance branding and content development services. Today, she’s a digital publisher who is privileged to work with some of the most brilliant voices in the product world. Driven by insatiable curiosity and a love of bringing people together, her mission is to foster a fun, vibrant, and inspiring community of product people.