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I Also Feel Behind on AI, and I'm a Senior PM Leading an AI-Powered Product

May 14, 2026

Senior PM, Nelson Jong talks through why you're probably not as far behind as you think you are with the whole AI thing, and provides some perspective and guidance-through-experience on how to get the wheels turning. Start by prioritizing the things that matter to YOU at YOUR stage - everything else is noise. Tackle the basics - maybe try some of these tools and use cases - and get reps in. You'll know when you're ready for the next level. No regrets, just lessons.

Want to join the TPMA board? Apply or nominate someone you know!

May 11, 2026

We're looking for dedicated product management leaders in our community to join our board of directors and help shape the future of the Toronto Product Management Association.

The Unconference: Everything You Need To Know

May 3, 2026

Want to speak at Toronto Product Con on May 28? Submit your proposal lead an Unconference Session by May 26.

TPMA Celebrates National Volunteer Week (April 19-25)

April 29, 2026

TPMA celebrates National Volunteer Week (April 19-25) by recognizing the individuals who power its 3,500+ member community. From building connections to developing leadership skills, this post highlights why volunteers get involved, the impact they create and key career lessons learned along the way.

An Unconventional Path to Product: Jacqueline Matsui from Bell Media

April 12, 2026

Jacqueline Matsui, Product Manager at Bell Media, shares the unconventional journey that led her into product; a path that began not in tech, but in Diaspora Studies at the University of Toronto and hands-on work with NGO’s in India. She didn’t plan to become a product manager — she discovered the role by following a curiosity for how technology shapes human behavior.

The 2025 Recipients of the Alan Armstrong Bursary

February 5, 2026

The winners of our annual education bursary have been announced!

Purpose-driven products: Highlights From Our Fall Social Innovation Panel (Event Recap)

December 30, 2025

Many don’t realize the scale of this work: social impact organizations employ 1 in 10 Canadians and contribute 8% of Canada’s GDP, largely through nonprofits and charities. Despite this influence, these organizations often operate with fewer resources, tighter constraints, and varying levels of product culture. Yet the need has never been greater to build digital experiences that connect people to information, causes, and each other.

Celebrating Our Volunteers: International Volunteer Day 2025

December 5, 2025

The TPMA proudly celebrates International Volunteer Day 2025 by recognizing the incredible contributions of the volunteers who power every program, event, and initiative across our growing community. This year’s achievements—from record membership growth to expanded programs, partnerships, and events—are a testament to the dedication, passion, and impact of the volunteers who make TPMA thrive.

Event Recap: The PM Career Playbook - Real Insights from Those Who Hire PMs

November 4, 2025

TPMA kicked off its new season on Tuesday, September 30th, with Inside Intel from the People Who Hire You at BrainStation. Career advice for Product Managers often comes from theory, not experience. At this recent event however, attendees got the opposite: real-world guidance from people who actually hire and place PMs.

The ProductTO event series is officially joining the TPMA

September 15, 2025

We're excited to support this amazing product community