The Maryland Product Symposium 2026, titled "Beyond the Vibes: Evidence-Based Product Management," is a free, all-day online event hosted by University of Maryland Product Management Events. Talks are practitioner-led, and the organizers say there are no vendor pitches and no frameworks without supporting evidence.
What to expect
The program includes four keynotes, an interactive panel, live talks across three tracks, an interactive Connections Hour, and an on-demand library. Registered attendees get one year of on-demand access to revisit sessions.
Who should attend
Product managers, founders, and builders who want to see the evidence behind product claims, including what did not work. The regulated environments track is relevant for founders selling into government, finance, or healthcare in the DMV.
Agenda and speakers
- 9:00 AM keynote: Dr. James V. Green, Mtech, on AI-powered innovation through evidence and experimentation
- 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM: track sessions
- 12:00 PM keynote: Shanell Guardo, Founder and CEO of Kintech, on how customer evidence shaped her product
- 1:00 PM panel: Organizational AI harnesses, hosted by Damien Peters with panelists including Kanika Tolver
- 2:00 PM keynote: Hardik Tiwari, Intuit, on LLM agents in small-business tax prep
- 3:00 PM: track sessions
- 4:00 PM keynote: Bri Doyle, Cisco, on product engineering
The three tracks are Product Technology and Complex Product Development, Product Management in Regulated Environments, and Product Growth, Marketing and Market Adoption.
How to join online
The symposium streams on Zoom and YouTube. The organizer says links will be shared with registrants. All times are Eastern.
How to register
Registration is free on the Luma event page.