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Lost in Translation: What do Product Managers need to know about working with Engineering in the Age of Vibe Coding

  • 27 Apr 2026
  • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • In-person @BrainStation (482 Front St W 2nd floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0W1)

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Event Details

AI is changing how products get built—but it’s also creating confusion about what product managers should actually focus on.

As “vibe coding,” rapid prototyping, and AI-assisted development accelerate what engineering teams can deliver, many PMs feel increasing pressure to keep up—often in ways that distract from their core role.

So what does it really mean to be an effective product manager in this new landscape? "Lost in Translation" explores how the PM role is evolving at the intersection of business, engineering, and AI—and why the fundamentals of product management matter now more than ever.

Across three practical talks, we’ll break down how PMs can stay effective by focusing on what truly drives impact.

  • Translating strategy into AI opportunities: Identifying and prioritizing use cases that align with real business value. 
  • Bridging product and engineering implementation: Understanding the constraints, capabilities, and workflows behind AI systems. 
  • Ensuring what gets built actually works: Testing, validating, and iterating on AI features in real-world contexts. 

Rather than focusing on tools or trends, this event centres on the core skill of translation—helping teams move faster without losing alignment, clarity or purpose.  

Expect real examples, practical frameworks, and honest insights into how product and engineering teams are actually working together to build AI powered products today. 

Meet Your Speaker

Andrew Wright - Former Head of Engineering at Adaptis

Event Tickets

‍This event is open to everyone! TPMA is now free to join, but and membership is required to attend. 

Tickets cost $15 for regular TPMA Members and $11.50 for Community-Builder level members. Update your membership here.

Your ticket includes a drink and a selection of light snacks.


Event Agenda

5:30 – 6:00 PM — PM Networking (in-person only)

6:00 – 7:15 PM — PM Keynote and Q&A

7:15 – 8:00PM  — PM Networking 


Location

In-person @ BrainStation - 482 Front St W 2nd floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0W1 or via Zoom


Accessibility

For any accessibility concerns, please reach out to us at info@tpma.ca.


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