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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

The SPM Summit North America 2023, held at the University of California, Berkeley on September 12th, was a pivotal gathering of industry leaders, academics, and aspiring students. Focused on “Product Management in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” the event served as a forum for discussing how AI is redefining the landscape of product management.

People in most industries see more and more business value in the role of product manager. So it is not surprising that there are an increasing number of publications, conferences and also training offerings on product management.

Bogdan Moroz was honored for his impactful thesis on B2B SaaS strategy development. His innovative work showcases a robust process model, significantly advancing the Software Product Management discipline.

ISPMA is profoundly saddened by the passing of Prof. Dr. Guenther Ruhe, a remarkable ISPMA Fellow and an outstanding Scholar. In tribute to Guenther, we have posthumously inducted him into the ISPMA’s Hall of Fame. Our deepest condolences are with his wife and family.