About ProductCamp Chicago

Who We Are

Welcome to ProductCamp Chicago, the epicenter for product management excellence in the heart of Chicago. As a premier community organization dedicated to the advancement of product management, product development, and user experience (UX) design, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment of learning, growth, and knowledge sharing. Our events serve as a dynamic platform for professionals ranging from product managers, product marketing managers, to UX designers, offering a unique blend of mastering product management techniques, agile product management practices, and new product development processes.

Why ProductCamp Chicago Stands Out

Unlike traditional conferences, ProductCamp Chicago adopts an "un-conference" format, a revolutionary approach that emphasizes participant-driven content and interactive learning. This format ensures that every session, from keynotes to breakout panels and workshops, directly reflects the interests and needs of our community. It's an ideal setting for those passionate to engage, learn, and share insights into the product management craft and current trends. Want to see it in action ?Check out highlights from ProductCamp Chicago 2023.

What to Expect at Our Next Event

In 2024, ProductCamp Chicago will once again transform the local product scene with an array of sessions tailored to the latest trends and challenges in product management. Attendees can look forward to engaging in breakout sessions, panels, and workshops designed to cover a wide range of topics, including new product development processes, agile methodologies, and UX design principles. Each session is carefully curated to foster learning and inspire innovation, with a strict no-pitching policy to maintain the focus on education and growth.

Meet the Team

  • Ben Edmiston

    Ben has worn various product-related hats for 18 years and first encountered ProductCamp in Austin, TX. Since then, he's been passionate about product management and process optimization. Upon returning to Chicago, he revived the then-dormant ProductCamp chapter. Six years and several events later (with a pandemic hiatus), ProductCamp Chicago has grown into a vibrant community for product professionals!

  • Nigel Caine

    Nigel Caine

    Nigel has over a decade of experience in product management in both consulting and startup roles. Originally from South Africa via the UK, he currently lives in Chicago with his wife and dog, Sully. Nigel has been a co-organizer of Product Camp Chicago since 2011.

  • Dave Radzialowski

    Dave holds a Computer Science degree from Indiana University and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. With over 15 years in product management, he has led product teams in both large organizations and startups. His latest project was developing and launching a Pickup and Delivery Laundry system for CD One Price Cleaners.

    Dave lives in Oak Park, Illinois, and enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys.

  • Irene Stadnyk

    Product leader in SaaS, software for hardtech, and managed services such as IaaS and PaaS. She champions women in technology and science careers. With experience in IT, pharma, auto, and manufacturing industries, she has interests in medtech, climatetech and foodtech. Irene focuses on customer-centric projects, including storytelling through data analysis and visualization, improving product usability and event planning for cross-collaborations.

  • Paul Timmermann

    Sr. Product Director with a track record of delivering impactful, user-centric experiences across various industries, from manufacturing to restaurants to human resources. He first joined ProductCamp in Dallas, TX, and instantly fell in love with the participant-led unconference format. After relocating back to Chicago in 2019, he enthusiastically became part of the Chicago ProductCamp community.

  • Jared Toporek