ISPMA 3.0: Accelerating Our Evolution for Global Excellence
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 1.0: Laying the Foundation
The story began with a bold vision — to define, structure, and elevate Software Product Management (SPM) as a core discipline. With a strong academic underpinning and industry alignment, ISPMA 1.0 set the tone:
- Established the Vision, Mission, and Foundational Charter
- Launched ISPMA Framework 1.0
- Introduced the Foundation and Excellence syllabi, shaping the curriculum for thousands of professionals worldwide
This was the bedrock — our core values and purpose, refined and formalized.
ISPMA 2.0: Expanding Reach and Influence
With the foundation firm, ISPMA 2.0 marked a phase of growth, credibility, and deeper engagement:
- Rolled out the enhanced SPM Framework 2.0
- Onboarded Training Partners across geographies
- ISPMA’s syllabi is adopted by universities for their Master’s programs
- SPM Summits are held annually across 3 continents
- Welcomed a growing cohort of Distinguished Fellows
- Established the ISPMA Hall of Fame
- Strengthened our identity with registered trademarks
- Launched the Startup Syllabus & Certification
- Formed Regional Chapters in India and North America
- Expanded to 4 University Chapters
- Surpassed 5000+ members globally
In this phase, ISPMA matured — scaling with integrity and inclusivity.
ISPMA 3.0: For Wider, Deeper, and Sharper Impact
Today, we unveil the agenda of ISPMA 3.0 — a strategic pivot designed for sustained excellence in an AI-powered, interconnected, and ever-evolving world. Our next leap is guided by nine transformational themes:
- Global Relevance – Reimagining SPM in the age of AI, platforms, and ecosystems
- Extending the boundaries to include more Research and enhance Value Impact – Bridging academic insight with industry impact
- Sustain & Scale Inclusive Leadership – Fostering diverse leadership across regions and disciplines
- Academic Partnerships & Centers of Excellence (CoEs) – Deepening collaboration with leading universities
- Corporate Memberships & CoEs – Co-creating future practices with global enterprises
- Federated Regional Growth – Empowering chapters to thrive in their local contexts
- Partnerships with Global Partners – Strategic alliances for amplified global resonance
- Student-led informal Communities – Inspiring the next generation through purpose-driven learning
ISPMA Certification: The Global Gold Standard
Our certification programs continue to serve as benchmarks of competence and credibility. Backed by:
- A growing ecosystem of Accredited Training Partners
- An expanding base of Company Members committed to capability building
- Frameworks aligned with the latest in product thinking, agile delivery, and platform innovation
Our Promise
As we enter this new era, we reaffirm our commitment to being a catalyst for excellence in software product management. ISPMA 3.0 is not just an evolution — it is a bold recalibration for relevance, reach, and responsibility in the decade ahead.
We invite each of you — members, partners, educators, and changemakers — to co-author this next phase with us. Let’s shape the future of SPM together, with purpose and impact.
In unity, vision, and action
ISPMA Board
