2026 Agenda
Doors Open & Registration
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Arrive early to kickstart your day with coffee, light snacks and networking.
Opening Remarks
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Welcome the event with Ethan Cole, President of Product Manager's Association of Los Angeles (PMA.LA).
The rise of AI Product Creators
Keynote Session
10:10 AM - 10:55 AM
AI tools are everywhere, yet building great AI products remains one of our biggest challenges. Shub will break down why the future belongs to creators who go beyond features and architect intelligent systems that learn, adapt, and deliver real-world impact.
Oded Noy
Shub A.
SVP Product Management & AI
U.S. Bank
How AI is Transforming Product Teams
Executive Panel
11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
This high-stakes panel brings together top tech leaders for a no-fluff conversation on the future of AI and its impact on product teams. From the rise of generative AI to the emergence of new team structures, our speakers will explore how AI is reshaping roles, workflows, and the way we build.
Oded Noy
CTO
CREXI
Noah Schwartz
Head of Product, API Network
Postman
Jon Morra
Chief AI Officer
Zefr
Alon Shwartz
Co-Founder & COO
Trellis Law
Lunch
12 PM - 1 PM
Enjoy a provided lunch on your break while connecting with fellow attendees, exchanging ideas and reflecting on the insights from the morning sessions.
From Playbooks to Prompts: Evolving The Product Craft with AI
Product Panel
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Join leading product experts as they share real-world insights on how AI is reshaping their roadmaps — from building smarter user experiences to unlocking new levels of operational efficiency. Learn why AI is no longer just a feature, but a core foundation for innovation and competitive advantage.
David Linder
Product & Data
B2C Consultant
Kate Guernsey
Head of Growth, AI LA
AI LA
Brian Steinert
VP of Product Management
STACK Construction Technologies
Anu Varmani
Product Manager, Data Platform and Global Services
American Honda Motor Company
Tarrek Shaban
Product Lead, Flows
Postman
AI-Driven Entrepreneurship: Building the Next Wave of Startups
Founder's Panel
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Meet the founders who are harnessing AI to disrupt industries, reimagine business models, and scale faster than ever before. This panel dives into the bold bets, early lessons, and unique challenges of launching AI-native startups in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Rebecca Borrego
Co-Founder
XrossWorld
Maulik Parikh
Director of Product Management
B2C Product & Growth Consultant
Adam Stansell
CEO and Founder
Axle Health
Sumeet Rana
Founder & CEO
Assistra.AI
Tyler Postle
Co-Founder
Voker (YC 24)
Afternoon Break
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Take advantage of the afternoon break. Keep the momentum going with coffee and networking.
Redefining Product Velocity with AI: Vibe Coding in Action
Workshop Session
3:15 PM - 3:55 PM
What if product ideas could move as fast as your thoughts? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore how AI prototyping tools like Bolt, v0, and Lovable are changing the way teams prototype, experiment, and ship.
Eugene Cherny
VP of Product
Ascenda
Building an AI Agent
Workshop Session
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join Marily Nika, GenAI Product Manager at Google, for a hands-on workshop that breaks down what AI agents are and how to build one—no technical background needed. You’ll learn how agents think, plan, and act, then follow a guided process to create your own.
Marily Nika, Ph.D
Gen AI Product
Closing Remarks
5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Get to know the talented individuals behind LA TechConnect. Our team is dedicated to bringing you an unforgettable event experience.
Networking
5:10 PM - 7 PM
Cap the day with more networking with attendees.