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This episode features a deep conversation with conference curators Radhika Dutt and Ricardo Luiz about the art of conference curation, product thinking, and building communities. They share insights on vision-driven events, the importance of reflection, and the future of product conferences.conference curation, product thinking, community building, vision-driven events, product management, reflection, conference planning, community of practiceConference curation as a reflection of product visionThe importance of community and genuine conversationsChallenges in curating diverse and impactful lineupsThe role of reflection and sharing learnings post-conferenceFuture of product conferences in a fast-changing worldRadhika Dutt and Ricardo LuizBeyond the Build: Rethinking Product Conferences and Community - The Art of Conference Curation: Insights from Radhika Dutt and Ricardo Luiz"Conference cliches that waste time""A cohesive theme moves the industry""LLMs focus on knowns, not unknowns"Chapters00:00 Introduction to Beyond the Build01:49 The Importance of Learning at Conferences05:00 Curating a Conference: The Challenges06:14 The Role of Thoughtful Talks09:33 Rethinking Product Management17:04 The Shift in Product Development20:33 Creating a Cohesive Conference Lineup24:28 Curatorial Decisions and Challenges28:48 The Community Aspect of Conferences31:11 Exploring AI in Product Management35:47 The Importance of Understanding Before Building39:00 Innovative Workshop Approaches39:48 The Human Element in Collaboration46:11 The Relevance of Conferences in a Fast-Paced World54:48 Creating Lasting Impact at Productized 2026ResourcesRadical Product Thinking Book by Radhika Dutt - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8V4V4X4Produtize Conference - https://produtized.comImpact First Product Teams by Matt LeMay - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V4V4X4Radical Product Thinking (book and movement) by Radhika Dutt - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8V4V4X4GuestsLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhika-dutt/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/uxluiz/