Shaping the future of product management

Tarra van Amerongen, Matthew Blode, and Trudi Boatwright speaking on a panel at Product Outlook 2025 in Melbourne, seated on stage with a live audience.

Are outdated metrics and practices holding product management back?
Product Outlook 2025 was a unique one-day event that explored bold new strategies, tools, and approaches to redefine success and drive meaningful impact.

Bringing together product leaders, innovators, and strategists, the event offered fresh perspectives on thriving in a fast-paced, ever-changing landscape.

Key topics included:

  • Rethinking success metrics to align with long-term impact.
  • Harnessing creativity as a driver of innovation.
  • Future-proofing products for resilience and adaptability.
  • And much more.

Together, we redefined what it means to succeed in product management.

What we explored

Presenters

Jeddi Kyne

Jeddi Kyne

Product Manager, Telstra

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Welcome to PO25
Georgia Rust

Georgia Rust

Product Manager, Figma

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Chaos by design
Tim Hardaker

Tim Hardaker

Group Product Manager, ABC

Tarra van Amerongen

Tarra van Amerongen

Head of Design, Atlassian

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Sprinting in the dark
Kristin Perchal

Kristin Perchal

Product Director, Atlassian

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Sprinting in the dark
Shay Hamama

Shay Hamama

Chief Technology & Operation Officer (CTOO), Luxury Escapes

Sathya Bala

Sathya Bala

Founder, True Change

Sam Chan

Sam Chan

Group Product Manager, Programa

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Panic-proof product
Stephanie Saad

Stephanie Saad

Snr Group Product Manager, ABC

Matt Perrott

Matt Perrott

Co-Founder, BuildPass

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Get out of your own way
Neha Karira

Neha Karira

Snr Product Design Manager, Bunnings

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Make yourself redundant
Matthew Blode

Matthew Blode

Co-Founder, Fingertip.com

Louise Compagnone

Louise Compagnone

Director of Artificial Intelligence, Datacom

Brandon Di Bartolo

Brandon Di Bartolo

Head of Product, Askable

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Win the race
Larissa Francis

Larissa Francis

Senior Product Designer, Easygo

Event format

Dynamic presentations and deep, focused conversations provoked new ideas and left lasting impressions.

Presenter Matt Perrott speaking on stage at Product Outlook 2025 in Melbourne, standing in front of The Outlook’s signature yellow panels and a silhouette backdrop, addressing an engaged seated audience.

Inspiring presentations

Attendees dove into transformative presentations that challenged the status quo and ignited powerful discussions. These sessions didn’t just explore ideas, but they catalysed actionable solutions.

Attendees posing with playful sunglasses in the Torii photobooth at The Outlook 2025, smiling in front of a backgdrop.

Engaged networking

Participants built meaningful connections over sustainable meals, drinks, and immersive experiences. The networking sessions fostered collaboration and left people inspired.

Grant Show, Mindy Nam, and Jeddi Kyne enjoying drinks at The Outlook 2025 afterparty at Sofitel’s Sofi’s Lounge.

Social wrap-up

The day ended with drinks, canapés, and conversations that extended the event’s discussions in a more relaxed setting, offering space for continued inspiration and lasting connections.

Location and accessibility

Crowd gathered beneath bright yellow Product Outlook signage at Product Outlook 2025 in Melbourne, with attendees chatting and a digital screen nearby.

The event was held on the 3rd floor of Sofitel Hotel at 35 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. It was a 7-minute walk from Flinders Street Station.

Upon arrival at the ground floor, reception staff were available to direct guests to the event space. The floor was accessible by both escalator and elevator.

For interstate and international guests, the hotel offered wheelchair-accessible rooms, with staff on hand to assist with any specific needs.

Event partners

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