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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Event Overview
Join us for an insightful panel discussion exploring what it takes to build products that become part of people’s everyday lives.
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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.
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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.
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