News stories, initiatives, and occasions worth your attention

As ISPMA march ahead into our 14th year, it’s a moment of deep reflection and boundless ambition. ISPMA has evolved with purpose, passion, and partnership. From its humble inception to its global presence today, ISPMA’s journey is a testament to what a committed community of academics, professionals, and business leaders can achieve together.

ISPMA is delighted to announce that Haragopal Mangipudi has assumed the role of Chairman of ISPMA effective June 11, 2025. Hara brings with him a distinguished legacy as a global business leader, strategic product innovator, and passionate educator.

ISPMA continues its tradition of bringing together global software product management experts through its annual summits. The SPM Summit India 2025, held from 27 February to 1 March at IIM Bangalore, featured insightful keynotes, engaging fireside chats, and strategic panel discussions on achieving excellence while scaling software products globally.

The SPM Summit North America took place on December 6, 2024, at UC Berkeley, bringing together industry experts and innovators to discuss ethical AI, global strategies, and practical insights for developing AI-driven products. Key speakers from Amazon, Behavioral Signals, and UC Berkeley highlighted the importance of cultural relevance, user empathy, and responsible innovation when developing AI solutions for global markets.

ISPMA has proudly sponsored the Best Paper Award at 14th International Conference on Software Business, held in Lahti, Finland during 27-29 November 2023. This year’s winner is the exceptional work titled “Understanding User Feedback in Software Ecosystems: A Study on Challenges and Mitigation Strategies” by Bachan Ghimire and Ze Shi Li, and Daniela Damian.

Hans-Bernd Kittlaus and Haragopal Mangipudi have co-authored a new ISPMA-Compliant Study Guide and Handbook on Software Product Management for Startups