Joining us for this fireside chat is Lingraju Sawkar, currently serving as the President of Kyndryl India, with multiple decades of leadership experience in the technology sector.

Ever since ChatGPT gained prominence in early 2023, it has brought AI out of its proverbial winter. The dramatic shift ushered in by Generative AI has moved AI from the background, where it was lurking for the past several decades, into the hands of users. These developments point to a transformative future for product management as a profession. For instance, Bill Gates predicts that AI agents will eventually replace traditional apps. This paradigm shift suggests a new era in which user interaction models will be redefined, moving beyond app-centric experiences to more fluid, AI-driven interfaces. Consequently, product management will need to adapt to these changes, focusing more on creating intelligent, context-aware experiences that seamlessly integrate into daily life. Ethical considerations, user privacy, and staying attuned to regulatory changes will also become central to product leadership as these technologies become more ingrained in the product sphere.

In this session, attendees will learn about:

- Changes in the role of product leaders while embracing AI.
- Leadership traits that will help product leaders differentiate and lead effectively.
- Cultivating an AI mindset for innovative and forward-thinking product development.
- Strategies for effectively integrating AI into product management.