Reality Check: Assessing Your Skills for 2026

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Join PMA LA for an unfiltered conversation with leaders who are shaping hiring decisions.

A transparent conversation about what companies really want next year
The tech job market has shifted faster in the last 18 months than in the last decade. With AI reshaping product workflows, engineering velocity, and organizational structures, leaders are being forced to redefine what “qualified” means. For professionals, this has created a moment where skills matter more than story, and clarity matters more than noise.
This panel is designed to cut through that noise.

Join PMA.LA for an unfiltered conversation with leaders who are shaping hiring decisions, building talent frameworks, and driving AI transformation inside their organizations. We’re zooming in on the real capabilities, behaviors, and decisions that position people for success in 2026.

You’ll gain clarity on:

• Which skills actually matter for product + tech roles in 2026
• How companies are evaluating AI competency during hiring and promotions
• What leaders look for when building high-performing, AI-enabled teams
• How to uncover the gaps in your skills and working style that might be holding you back
• The career behaviors and mindsets that will differentiate strong candidates next year.

Speakers:

• Zack Zackrison - VP Product Management & Chief Product Owner, ADP
• Greg Isaacs - Chief Product Officer, Criteria Corp
• Moderated by Jared Goralnick - Co-Founder & CEO, Your360 AI. Former Head of Product, LinkedIn & Upwork.

Event Details:
Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | ADP Office, Pasadena | RSVP on Eventbrite

Agenda:
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Networking
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Panel Discussion & Q&A
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Post-Event Networking