Enjoy a day surrounded by the most forward-thinking voices in the industry as we gather for incredible presentations and working sessions given by a diverse lineup of speakers that will leave you feeling inspired and motivated.
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About the Event
Join us in Richmond, Virginia, and let’s stray away from your average workday and dedicate some time towards you. Get ready for a day of innovative sessions focused on connecting with the Richmond product community and growing your career.
ProductFest RVA promises a full day of skill development, new ideas, and connections to supercharge your product career.
Date + Time
October 22, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Doors open at 8:00 AM
Venue
The Science Museum of Virginia – Dewey Gottwald Center
2500 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia
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Leadership Forum
What is the Leadership Forum?
Guided by expert facilitator and executive educator Chidi Afulezi, the Forum will dive into the leadership challenges shaping our future: building and retaining teams in the AI age, navigating budgets and economic uncertainty, and sharpening the “hard” leadership skills that define the next generation of tech executives. No panels, no pitches—just meaningful dialogue with the people who get it, in a space designed to foster problem-solving, perspective sharing, and lasting professional connections.
If you’re leading a team, building product vision, or shaping tech strategy, this is your room. Your voice belongs here. The Leadership Forum includes access to the full ProductFest experience—talks, workshops, immersive content, lunch, and our iconic closing street party. Come be part of the conversation that’s just for us—the leaders doing the work.
Presented by Capital One.
Who will facilitate the ProductFest Leadership Forum?
The Forum will be facilitated by Chidi Afulezi, a long-time product leader and coach who has worked with some of the best companies in the world to transform how they build products. His product leadership expertise was honed in executive roles at industry giants including AT&T, Sony Music, Time Warner, and Turner Broadcasting. Today, Chidi shares this wealth of knowledge as Head Faculty for Product, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the ALU School of Business, and as a Product Management instructor at both UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, and General Assembly.
Who should attend?
The forum is for Product, Design, and Engineering Leaders. We expect leaders from software companies around our region to attend, including enterprises like Capital One, Carmax, Costar, medium sized companies, and startups.
How much does it cost?
Your ticket to the Leadership Forum includes admission to the ProductFest Conference. Tickets cost $499. Tickets can be purchased on this website or by clicking here.
Where will it be?
The Forum will be held in a private meeting space at the Dominion Energy Center.
2025 Sponsors
This Event Is Currently Accepting Sponsors
Ready to sponsor? Email our Membership & Sponsorship Manager, Vicki Daguerre-Bradford to connect.