On December 7, at maib park, the third edition of Product Management Conference 2024 took place a remarkable event that exceeded expectations, inspired participants, and strengthened Moldova’s Product Management community.
With over 250 participants, 8 speakers, and a panel discussion featuring representatives from maib, the conference provided the perfect platform for experience sharing and professional growth.
Key Highlights
Speakers with Practical Lessons
From the opening keynote to the final presentation, participants were captivated by practical sessions and real-world lessons, free from overly complex theories.
Some of the most memorable quotes that sparked lively discussions included:
- “Analyze data quickly; otherwise, you’ll get stuck and be married to your idea forever.”
- “Over the years, humans will speak with AI assistants as colleagues, and this is not science fiction.”
- “Nobody has to build products in a cave. Nobody will need those products.”
Each speaker provided clear, actionable solutions to help product managers tackle daily challenges more effectively.
The Panel: Digitalization in the Banking Sector
The panel discussion with maib representatives – Corina Ciurea-Samanati, Head of the Daily Business Banking Department; Sergiu Groza, Head of the Digital Platform Department; Veaceslav Gaidarji, Tech Lead in the IT Architecture Division; and Olesea Kyrpalov, Head of the Retail Daily Banking Department – was a centerpiece of the conference.
The panelists offered insights into how digital transformation is redefining the customer experience in the banking sector. Their strategies gave participants a behind-the-scenes look into the workings of a financial team.
Networking and Private Breakfast
A private breakfast with Maxim Gorbatenchii, Product Owner at maib (Credit Products Division), was a special opportunity for participants to engage directly with industry experts, ask questions, and exchange ideas. The vibrant networking atmosphere throughout the day demonstrated that Moldova’s product managers are eager to collaborate and learn from each other.
A Growing Community
The success of the conference reflects the strength and ambition of Moldova’s Product Management community. In just three years, the community has grown to over 400 active professionals, united by a shared desire to develop their skills and contribute to the success of the products they create. Events like the Product Management Conference highlight the growing interest in this role and its critical importance to the success of digital products.
The Product Management Conference is organized by the Product Management Community within Technovator and Elena Pavlovskaya, co-founder of the community and founder of Techdoor, with support from the Future Technologies Project, funded by USAID, the Government of Sweden, and UKAid, as well as partners maib, Planable, Orange Systems, and unde.io.
