ON-SITE: ProductTank Hamburg - April 2026

Product management has never moved this fast. AI is reshaping how we build, prioritize, and deliver value almost daily. It feels like there’s never a dull moment in product anymore, with new tools, capabilities, and expectations constantly emerging. As AI continues to transform our roles, the skills we rely on are evolving just as quickly. Staying relevant means staying curious, connected, and continuously learning from others in the field. Join this edition of ProductTank to exchange ideas, keep up with the pace of change, and navigate the future of product together!

Zamina Ahmad: AI Is Eating Software - Now What?
A new wave of AI-native Tools, AI agents that code, a collapsing SaaS stock market - the software industry is being disrupted.
But what does this mean for product managers?
In this talk, Zamina explores how these shifts are breaking our established processes, merging traditional roles, and why outcome judgement - deciding what's worth building - is becoming the most valuable skill.

About Zamina
Zamina Ahmad is a multi-award-winning AI & ML product leader and speaker, bringing over 15 years of experience in data, machine learning, and product development. As founder and CEO of shades&contrast and in product leadership at YOUNA, she combines technical excellence with a clear focus on fair, discrimination-free AI.

Jan Hoppe: From Idea to LLM Product -A Practical Playbook for Product People
How do you actually build a probabilistic product where the software can surprise you with completely new outputs every time? Jan will walk you through a 6-stage playbook for LLM-based products – from problem understanding through MVP to scaled rollout – and dive into the tech stack that makes it work, including prompt & context management, evals and observability tooling. All the buzzwords, but clearly explained and anchored in impactful, real-world practice.

About Jan
Jan Hoppe is a seasoned product leader and podcast host with over a decade of experience spanning every level of the discipline — from Junior PM to CPO. As founder of ganzheit, a startup that supports psychotherapists by making documentation truly valuable, and host of the PRODUKTKRAFT Podcast, he combines deep product expertise with a passion for sharing knowledge and building meaningful solutions.

Who is this event for?
ProductTanks are open to all curious product folks: whether you're in Product Management, UX, Engineering, or simply want to connect with your peers in Hamburg's vibrant product scene, this evening is for you. We’re all about genuine connections, so please come ready to network and share, not just for the drinks...

Attendance is free, but please register to help us plan.

Location and drinks will be kindly provided by Modulr - thank you so much for your support!