The Product Playground: Product Management in the Age of AI. 19th June 2026

This event is taking place at Josephine Butler College, South Road Howlands Farm DH1 3DE · Durham

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries, reshaping careers, and creating new opportunities at an unprecedented pace. Yet despite the excitement, many AI initiatives fail to deliver meaningful value.
Why?

Because successful AI adoption is not primarily a technology challenge. It is a people, product, and outcomes challenge.
Join us for an engaging evening with Himanshu Jain DL, management consultant, educator, and product management specialist, as he explores how a product mindset can help organisations, entrepreneurs, and future leaders move beyond the hype and focus on creating genuine impact.

In this interactive session, we will explore:
✅ Why many AI initiatives struggle despite powerful technology
✅ The difference between being technology-led and outcome-led
✅ How product thinking helps identify meaningful problems worth solving
✅ Practical examples of AI creating value in business, education, and society
✅ The skills future professionals need to thrive in an AI-enabled world

Whether you are a student, aspiring entrepreneur, product manager, project professional, or simply curious about the future of work, this session will provide practical insights and fresh perspectives that you can apply immediately.