Beyond Agile – The Product Thinking Shift in the Age of AI

The Collector’s Hall, AC Hotel Marriott 266 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1QX

Glasgow

Hosted by

Heart of Agile Scotland

About this event

Beyond Agile in Glasgow invites product professionals, agilists and AI-curious builders to explore how AI is transforming product thinking and delivery. This in-person event on Thu, 12 Feb 2026 brings together a keynote, lightning talks, a fireside panel, and ample networking to help you move from simply “doing Agile” to delivering measurable business impact driven by customer value and strategic alignment. The session is hosted at The Collector’s Hall, AC Hotel Marriott, George Street, Glasgow, a venue chosen to foster thoughtful discussion and meaningful connections among peers focused on AI-enabled product development.

Why attend:

  • Learn how AI is reshaping product development — from ideation to delivery — so you can build the right products, faster and more cost-effectively.
  • Hear practical insights from industry leaders, including a keynote by Brett StClair (ex-Google, Co-Founder at Teraflow) on how to shift your mindset from process compliance to outcome-driven product strategy.
  • Benefit from multiple perspectives through 3 lightning talks and a fireside panel discussion, offering concrete examples, frameworks, and decision criteria for AI-enabled product teams.
  • Networking and drinks to expand your professional circle, share challenges, and exchange ideas with fellow attendees from Glasgow and beyond.

Agenda snapshot (17:30 – 20:30):

  • 17:30 Welcome and keynote
  • 18:30 Lightning talks (3 sessions)
  • 19:15 Fireside panel discussion
  • 20:00 Networking and drinks

The event is sponsored by QA Ltd and PeopleCert and is organized by Heart of Agile Scotland. Registration is required via the event page to secure your place.

Who should attend:

  • Product managers, product designers, and agile practitioners transitioning towards product-centric delivery in an AI era
  • Startups and SaaS teams exploring how to align AI capabilities with business outcomes
  • Technologists and engineers interested in translating strategy into measurable product value

Format and atmosphere:

  • In-person, collaborative setting focused on practical learnings and real-world applicability
  • A mix of keynote, concise talks, interactive discussion, and networking
  • Opportunity to connect with peers who are actively rethinking product strategy in the context of AI and automation

Registration and venue:

  • Venue: The Collector’s Hall, AC Hotel Marriott, 266 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1QX
  • Registration via the provided event page is required to secure a place (details on the Meetup
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