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2026-01-15T18:00:00.0000000

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Leaders in Product: Building Products That Power Daily Life

Join us in Toronto for a forward-looking conversation with product leaders behind some of the world’s most widely used digital and retail experiences.

BrainStation Toronto
Thu, Jan 15, 2026
2026-01-15T23:00:00.0000000Z – 2026-01-16T00:30:00.0000000Z

482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON How to get here
$35

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80k+ attendees globally
Learn from industry experts
Live Q&A

Seán O’Sullivan

Director of Product Management
Hala Anwar

Principal Product Manager
Daniel de Repentigny

Principal Product Manager

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Seán O’Sullivan

Director of Product Management

Seán O’Sullivan is a Director of Product Management at Walmart Canada, where he leads Merchandising and Catalogue platforms. He has successfully delivered several enterprise-wide initiatives across the Walmart International portfolio, working at the intersection of technology, strategy, and operations. Seán’s product philosophy centres on applying critical thinking and a human-centred understanding to build products that are intuitive, resilient, and impactful. He believes strong product outcomes emerge not from process alone, but from clear reasoning, informed trade-offs, and empathy for how people actually behave. Seán brings a pragmatic, systems-oriented perspective to product leadership in complex organizations
Hala Anwar

Principal Product Manager

Hala Anwar is a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, where she leads the Consulting Product Management practice. She partners with Microsoft’s most strategic enterprise customers to design and scale multi-agentic AI products while advancing their Responsible AI, Product, and Design practices. With experience across industries from mining and biodiversity to finance and public transit, Hala is passionate about creating products and experiences where people truly matter. She also mentors within Microsoft’s Agile, Design Thinking, Accessibility, and Women in Product communities, as well as the MENA, Disability, and Women at Microsoft networks. Known for her energetic, practical approach, Hala brings agentic insights from diverse global industries - offering audiences thought-provoking stories, actionable takeaways, and a few playful provocations about the future of AI-driven human-centered innovation.
Daniel de Repentigny

Principal Product Manager

Daniel de Repentigny is a Principal Product Manager at Spotify, where he leads key initiatives shaping the music streaming experience for millions of users worldwide. With a strong background in product leadership and a passion for music and technology, Daniel drives strategy and execution to help Spotify deliver personalized, engaging, and scalable listening experiences. Known for his ability to balance user needs with business goals, he collaborates across design, engineering, and data teams to bring innovative features and improvements to the platform.

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Creating Meaningful, User-Centric Experiences at Global Scale

Explore how product leaders design experiences that feel personal while serving millions of users across cultures, industries, and contexts. Learn how teams balance personalization, simplicity, accessibility, and data-driven insight to create products people rely on every day.
02
Product Strategy & Innovation in High-Velocity Tech Environments

Discover how leading product teams set vision, prioritize roadmaps, and place strategic bets in rapidly evolving markets. We’ll examine how teams balance long-term strategy with the need to move fast, while adapting to new technologies, platforms, and shifting user expectations.
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Measuring Impact & Driving Outcomes

Learn how modern product organizations move beyond shipping features to driving real outcomes. We’ll explore how leaders define meaningful success metrics, identify the right signals of impact, and craft compelling narratives around product value for stakeholders and customers.

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What's Included

Gourmet Light Refreshments – Enjoy a curated selection of artisanal bites and small plates, perfect for connecting with colleagues.
Settle in for easy conversation and good company in a warm, welcoming space. With a thoughtful selection of beer and wine on hand, it’s the perfect backdrop for winding down or catching up.

Have dietary restrictions?

To ensure we can accommodate your dietary needs, please inform us at least 48 hours before the workshop start date.

How to Get Here

BrainStation Toronto

482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON

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Finding Your Way

Located near Front St. West and Spadina Ave. at The Well, right next to the Indigo.
Entering The Building

Look for Quantum Coffee, enter the building, and follow the signs to the elevators.
Once You're Inside

Take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Our staff will be there to greet you at the campus reception.

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BrainStation Toronto
Thu, Jan 15, 2026
2026-01-15T23:00:00.0000000Z – 2026-01-16T00:30:00.0000000Z

482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON Get Directions
$35

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