About this Event
The State of Product in Adelaide: Navigating an Evolving Landscape
Every state, every business, every team seems to be doing product differently right now. Some are leaning hard into AI-assisted workflows, some are re-drawing the lines between product, design and engineering, and some are quietly waiting to see how the dust settles. There's no single playbook — and that's exactly what makes this moment interesting.
So what's actually happening here in Adelaide? Beyond the LinkedIn hot takes and the "future of product" think pieces, what's the real pulse of our local community — what's working, what's not, and where do we genuinely think this is heading?
Join us for an evening with a panel of product leaders from across a cross-section of Adelaide's product landscape, sharing their insights, perspectives, and hopes for where product is headed in this rapidly evolving time.
Speakers:
- Emily Swanson - Director, ICT Project Delivery @ Dept for Education, SA
- Sebastian Thiele - VP of Product @ Josef
- Patrick Haddock - General Manager, Product Innovation Centre @ Qantas
- Adrienne Tan - Co-founder & CEO @ Brainmates
Following the panel session, we'll open the floor for an audience Q&A, giving attendees the chance to ask their own questions and engage directly with our panel of experienced product leaders.
We'll then continue the conversation over drinks and networking with Adelaide's product community.
Evening timeline
5.30 – 6.00pm: Arrive, grab a drink, and connect
6.00 – 7.00pm: Panel session and audience Q&A
7.00 – 7.30pm: Networking, conversation, and connection
A huge shoutout to Stone & Chalk for their gracious hosting, venue and collaboration with Leading the Product.
Stone & Chalk is a purpose-driven not-for-profit and Australia's largest and longest-running innovation community. It brings together top talent to build future-shaping technologies and helps founders and ventures grow faster. Positioned as a catalyst and convenor in the innovation space, it's a trusted super-connector and leader connecting innovators and companies to accelerate business growth.
We'll have light food and drinks covered—all we ask is that you bring your curiosity, your questions, and your perspective.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Stone & Chalk Adelaide Startup Hub, North Terrace, Adelaide, Australia
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