Amsterdam Data Union Meetup

⚠️ (Ideally) Register on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/events/unlockingdata-svalue-thecasefor7384139322871984128/

This time, we’re heading for an evening of insights, stories, and lively discussion about one of the hottest roles in Data & AI: Product Manager.
In recent years, many organizations have realized that delivering data as a product requires more than pipelines, models and dashboards — it needs ownership, vision, and structure. That’s where the Data Product Manager comes into play. But what exactly does this role look like in practice? How does it fit within data teams, and what value does it bring to the business?
In this session, we’ll explore how leading companies define, structure, and empower Data Product Managers to bridge the gap between data and decisions.

💬 What We’ll Cover
Data PMs in the Organization – Where does this type of role sit, and how does it collaborate across business and tech? What’s the difference with a Team Lead?
Creating Value – From discovery to delivery: what does the lifecycle of a data product look like and what’s the role of a Data PM throughout this journey?
Career Pathways & Evolution – Where Data PMs come from, and how this role is evolving with GenAI and modern data practices?

🎤 Meet Our Panel
We’ll hear from professionals who’ve built, led, and shaped data organizations—each offering a distinct perspective on the growing role of Data Product Management:

* Mindy Kasting – Product Manager GenAI @ Adyen
* Menno Beekman – Product Owner Data Platform and Advanced Analytics @ Vandebron
* Stijn Oude Elferink – Product Manager Knowledge Graphs @ Rabobank
* Melanie JI Mueller – Senior Product Manager Experimentation @ Booking.com

🎙️ Moderator: Iryna Horova – Manager of Data Science & Analytics, Vinted Go Carrier @ Vinted

✨ Why Attend
✔ Understand how Data Product Managers create clarity, alignment, and measurable value in modern data teams
✔ Learn practical takeaways from companies at different stages of adopting the role
✔ Join a candid, practitioner-led conversation — not a slide-heavy lecture
✔ Network with peers navigating the same questions about ownership, value, and data culture

🥤 Practicalities
* Drinks & Pizza 🍷🍕
* In-person only (because the best ideas happen in real conversations!)
* The panel will open up into an interactive discussion — your questions, stories, and insights are welcome!

⚡ Limited Seats
To keep the session interactive, we’ll cap attendance — so make sure to RSVP early.

If any last-minute venue changes occur, we’ll notify you in advance.
We can’t wait to see you there and continue building the ADU community together! 🚀