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09/09/2026

A summer full of big ideas, new connections, and conversations shaping what’s next.

Here’s a look back at summer at BrainStation.

08/28/2026

At BrainStation, community is at the heart of everything we do.

From connecting professionals across the tech landscape to creating opportunities to learn, share, and grow, our events foster meaningful connections that extend beyond our spaces.

Join the community by attending the next event in your city - link in bio.

08/20/2026

BrainStation’s Leaders in Design and Design Evenings Series connects our community with leading voices shaping the future of design.

Earlier this month, we hosted senior leaders from Loblaw at BrainStation Toronto to explore how AI is changing the way designers approach retail, enterprise, and digital health experiences.

Last week, the VP of Product Design at Fin come to BrainStation London to discuss the shift from traditional SaaS to AI-driven products and the journey of building Fin.

Don’t miss our next design event in your city - check out what’s next at the link in bio.

08/06/2026

The shakes might get your attention. The conversation will keep it. 🍔

Join us at BrainStation Toronto for an exclusive evening with the leaders behind Shake Shack Canada as they share how they launched, localized, and scaled one of the world’s most recognizable brands for the Canadian market.

From community-first activations to brand strategy and partnerships, get an inside look at what it takes to build lasting brand love.

Wednesday August 19 | BrainStation at The Well, Toronto

Featuring Billy Richmond, Business Director, and Jane Phillips, Marketing Director at Shake Shack Canada 💚

Limited tickets available. Link in bio.

07/20/2026

Swipe for a recap from AI Product Summit in New York City.

From AI strategy to product-led growth, the day brought together product leaders from Google DeepMind, Stripe, Google, DoorDash, Figma, Uber, and Disney to explore what’s next for AI-powered product innovation.

Together, they shared practical frameworks for navigating disruption, building trusted AI experiences, driving sustainable product growth, embracing a “shifting left” approach to product development, and preparing for the next era of product management in an AI-first world.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an afternoon of insightful conversations and meaningful connections. Join the waitlist for the next Summit event in New York, London, or Toronto.

07/15/2026

BrainStation Toronto and New York each hosted another session of Leaders in Design last week, bringing together the minds shaping the future of design.

Leaders from Air Canada, Felix, and 1Password took the stage in Toronto to discuss user-centred innovation, while Mastercard and PayPal joined the conversation in New York, sharing perspectives on the trends shaping the future of fintech.

Continue the conversation at an upcoming BrainStation event. Explore what’s next through the link in bio.

07/10/2026

Last night, as part of London Data Week , BrainStation London hosted Tech After-Hours, bringing together professionals from across the industry to connect with like-minded leaders, exchange ideas, and build meaningful relationships with those shaping the future of tech.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of conversation, collaboration, and connection. Explore what else is in store at BrainStation this summer via the link in bio.

07/09/2026

Summer’s in full swing, but there’s still plenty happening at BrainStation.

Across London, Toronto, and New York, we’re hosting conversations with leaders across AI, product, design, data, and marketing all season long.

Take a look at the link in our bio to see what’s coming up.

06/29/2026

That’s a wrap on AI Product Summit at BrainStation London!

Last Thursday, the energy in London was unmatched as product leaders and innovators came together to unpack the future of product management in the age of AI.

From navigating industry disruption to designing human-centered intelligent systems, we covered it all. Here are a few of our favorite themes from the day:

🤖 The PM of the Future: How LLMs and autonomous agents are redefining our workflows and strategic decisions.
🤝 Building Trust in AI: Best practices for data privacy, transparency, and building user confidence.
📈 Shifting Left & Scaling Growth: Accelerating time-to-value and unlocking product-led growth in rapidly changing markets.

A massive thank you to our incredible lineup of speakers who shared their brilliant insights, featuring product leaders from Meta, Canva, Salesforce, Mastercard, Wise, Synthesia, Tesco, and Capital.com.

🗽 Next up, New York Product Summit is on July 16 featuring an incredible speaker lineup from DeepMind, Stripe, Google, DoorDash, Figma, and Uber. Head to the link in our bio to request tickets for you and your team!

06/10/2022

Experience our bootcamps for yourself – in the comfort of your own home!

Learn new skills from our industry leaders and connect with hiring partners as they share what it takes to start a career in tech.

Last chance to reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/3xHrr93

10/13/2020

Which career path is best for you?
https://bit.ly/3mR2dO0

While Project and Product Managers often work hand-in-hand, there are a few more differences between these roles than just two letters.

10/12/2020

Key lessons from our panel discussion with leaders from , , and :

- When change happens quickly, be ready to adapt and pivot.
- Follow where your audience goes
- Focus on creating value
- It's okay not to have all the information, sometimes you have to rely on instinct
- Keep learning with platforms like BrainStation to prepare for the future of work!

Read or watch the full recap: https://bit.ly/3hUpLhe

Scrapping the Roadmap: Navigating Products Through Change, a BrainStation’s Digital Leadership Event, looked at how to manage products in a time of crisis.

10/11/2020

In a nutshell, Product Managers “own the Job-to-be-Done.”

PMs are passionate about understanding their users’ problems and needs, and they rely on a deep user experience understanding when working with their research, technical, and marketing teams. PMs also cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the product’s strengths and weaknesses, always maintaining a desire for improvement.

This role has both internal-facing and external-facing aspects, and requires a mix of:

- Research
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Documentation
- Management

Read this post to learn more about the role and how it compares to Project Management.

https://bit.ly/3cur5X9

Ever wonder what a Product Management actually entails? Find out how this in-demand career puts you at the epicentre of technology, UX, and business.

10/10/2020

Some of our favorite moments from the D2C panel discussion:

“Understanding your customer, understanding the channel, and understanding what message resonates with what channel is really important to get that cohesive feel across all those channels.” - Rami Helali, Kotn

“I think it’s really important for brands to embrace this whole idea of omnichannel. It’s about creating a single customer experience across your brand in all those channels and touch points along the way.” - Siobhan Sweeney, Shopify

“We spend a lot of time surveying our customers, we really get to know what they want -- that frames the targeted message, that frames the products we put out to them, we get hyper-segmented.” - Carly Stein, Beekeeper's Naturals

Watch the full recording:

Register now for upcoming BrainStation Digital Leadership events: https://bit.ly/2XPLtff Direct-to-consumer (D2C) companies have exploded over the past decad...

10/08/2020

Here are 7 ways to make sure you stand out as a Developer.

https://bit.ly/3iZTA1j

How can aspiring Developers stand out? What should companies be looking for? Here are some of the things that make a good Developer.

10/06/2020

Take a look at some of our favorite UX projects from our latest graduates: https://bit.ly/32POwWr

10/04/2020

Do you have what it takes?

Here are steps you can take to start your Web Development Career.
https://bit.ly/2G0gZRL

Read this step-by-step guide on how to start a successful career as a Web Developer.

10/02/2020

Are you going back to school this fall?
https://bit.ly/362V474

10/01/2020

2020 will go down as the most digitally transformative year to date.

- Brands have come to rely on technology like never before
- Data and analytics are now pivotal to success
- UX and AI are being implemented to optimize online experiences

Join us as tech leaders from Microsoft, , Fiverr, and Prudential talk about what tools have become necessary and what they’re excited about for the future of work.

https://bit.ly/2Gcbfoe