<p>This episode features a deep conversation with conference curators Radhika Dutt and Ricardo Luiz about the art of conference curation, product thinking, and building communities. They share insights on vision-driven events, the importance of reflection, and the future of product conferences.</p><p></p><p>conference curation, product thinking, community building, vision-driven events, product management, reflection, conference planning, community of practice</p><p></p><p>Conference curation as a reflection of product vision</p><p>The importance of community and genuine conversations</p><p>Challenges in curating diverse and impactful lineups</p><p>The role of reflection and sharing learnings post-conference</p><p>Future of product conferences in a fast-changing world</p><p></p><p>Radhika Dutt and Ricardo Luiz</p><p></p><p>Beyond the Build: Rethinking Product Conferences and </p><p>Community - The Art of Conference Curation: Insights from Radhika Dutt and Ricardo Luiz</p><p></p><p>"Conference cliches that waste time"</p><p>"A cohesive theme moves the industry"</p><p>"LLMs focus on knowns, not unknowns"</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Beyond the Build</p><p>01:49 The Importance of Learning at Conferences</p><p>05:00 Curating a Conference: The Challenges</p><p>06:14 The Role of Thoughtful Talks</p><p>09:33 Rethinking Product Management</p><p>17:04 The Shift in Product Development</p><p>20:33 Creating a Cohesive Conference Lineup</p><p>24:28 Curatorial Decisions and Challenges</p><p>28:48 The Community Aspect of Conferences</p><p>31:11 Exploring AI in Product Management</p><p>35:47 The Importance of Understanding Before Building</p><p>39:00 Innovative Workshop Approaches</p><p>39:48 The Human Element in Collaboration</p><p>46:11 The Relevance of Conferences in a Fast-Paced World</p><p>54:48 Creating Lasting Impact at Productized 2026</p><p></p><p>Resources</p><p>Radical Product Thinking Book by Radhika Dutt - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8V4V4X4" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8V4V4X4</a></p><p>Produtize Conference - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://produtize.com" target="_blank">https://produtized.com</a></p><p>Impact First Product Teams by Matt LeMay - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V4V4X4" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V4V4X4</a></p><p>Radical Product Thinking (book and movement) by Radhika Dutt - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8V4V4X4" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8V4V4X4</a></p><p></p><p>Guests</p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhika-dutt/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhika-dutt/</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/uxluiz/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/uxluiz/</a></p><p></p>