Event / Meetup

A Forum for Digital Leaders Who Face the Hard Truths

Let's talk about the real challenges.

This event is not about product frameworks or feel-good success stories. No fluff, no bullshit. It’s about the real, tough decisions digital leaders face:

✔ Aligning with business goals without becoming a feature factory

✔ Managing product teams when speed and impact are at odds

✔ Driving change in organizations that resist transformation

✔ Balancing autonomy, accountability, and commercial outcomes

Expect honest conversations, unfiltered insights, and a network of leaders who share your challenges. No buzzwords—just real talk about what makes digital leadership hard and how to make it work.

Real Talk, Not Theory

Honest conversations about the toughest trade-offs in digital leadership—beyond frameworks and best practices

Learn from Peers, Not Just Speakers

A mix of structured talks and candid discussions with experienced digital leaders who get it

Beyond the Operational Details

No deep dives into backlog management or feature roadmaps—just high-stakes leadership discussions

Tackle the Unspoken Challenges

Commercial pressure vs. product vision, business demands vs. team execution, authority vs. accountability

Exclusive & Actionable

A curated space for those driving digital impact, where every conversation is relevant and every connection valuable

11.00 am: Optional Pre Event Workshop

How To MVP With AI

Workshop: How to build prototypes & MVPs within hours not weeks - a guided hands-on workshop // limited to 15 seets (12 available)

Alexej Antropov

Product Management & AI Consultant @ Value Rebels

Topics & Agenda

Talks, Inspiration and Knowledge Exchange

Door Opens 12.00 pm

2.00 pm Panel Discussion: The Future of Innovation and Product Development with AI Change Management Calling!

Alexej Antropov / David Pereira / Nils Stoz

Product Leaders

2.30 pm Trapped - Navigating between Business Pressures and Stagnant Teams

Nils Stotz

Product | Experimentation @ Zalando

3.00 pm: 30 min. Coffee Breakt

3.30 pm The Great Product Illusion: Why’s it so hard for product teams to deliver value

David Pereira

Product Coach, Book Author, Keynote Speaker

4.00 pm Table Discussion Part I What works in Change Management? How to tackle Culture & Org Structured Talks at your Table, Hosted by Experienced Table Captains

4.30 pm: 30 min Coffee Break

5.00 pm Fatal errors that sabotage digital success and nobody talks about it

Sandra Hinz & Rainer Collet

Transformational Product Leadership Veterans Value Rebels

5.20 pm 5 Biases that invisibly shape product culture and ruin your results

Stefanie Grimmling & Anastasia Shvedova

Product & Innovation Leaders UpSprint

5.40 pm Table Discussion II

6.00 pm: Mingle & Connect

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The venue

The Digital Leaders Day 2025 deserves an extraordinary setting – and what better place than the Alte Oper Frankfurt? This historic venue, a symbol of elegance and innovation, provides the perfect backdrop for an event focused on transformation and progress. Its breathtaking architecture and inspiring atmosphere make it an unparalleled space for high-level discussions, creative breakthroughs, and meaningful connections.