Join us for the final Thoughtworks YTalks Berlin event of 2025 in collaboration with the AICamp community! After exploring Accessible Futures in April and Sustainability in July, we're closing the year with an exciting deep dive into AI in Product Development.

ABOUT THE EVENT
This evening brings together product leaders, AI developers, and tech enthusiasts to explore how AI is transforming the way we build and manage products – and more importantly, when NOT to use it.
Discover practical use cases, learn when to leverage AI versus traditional deep thinking approaches, and engage with experts through an interactive panel discussion.

Genevieve Brechel, Senior Service and Experience Designer at Thoughtworks and initiator of the YTalks Berlin event series, will be your MC for the evening, guiding you through inspiring talks, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities.

WHAT TO EXPECT
✨ Expert talks from industry practitioners
✨ Interactive panel discussion with audience participation
✨ Networking with Berlin's AI and product community
✨ Complimentary food and drinks

? Tech Talk: Don't Outsource Your Thinking to AI
Speaker: Lisa Mo Wagner (Lead Product Consultant at Thoughtworks)
Abstract: AI promises to make product teams more productive—faster research synthesis, instant documentation, automated reporting. The efficiency gains are undeniable. But there's a question we're not asking enough: What happens to our craft when we stop doing the hard thinking ourselves? As an early adopter who pushed the boundaries of AI in my day-to-day work, I discovered something surprising: You can ship faster while losing touch with the nuances that make products great. Tasks get completed more quickly, but the deep understanding that leads to better solutions starts to slip away. This isn't anti-AI—it's about intentional AI use. Recent neuroscience research shows that cognitive shortcuts come with cognitive costs, and historical patterns from aviation to GPS navigation reveal how easily skills erode when automation handles too much. For product teams, this means we need to think carefully about where AI helps us and where it might be replacing the thinking that actually makes us valuable.

? Tech Talk: Beyond the Prototype: Building AI Products for Production
Speaker: Joanna Stoffregen (Co-Founder and Head of Product Labsbit.ai)
Abstract: You build a prototype that works perfectly in a demo, but the moment it reaches production, it breaks. This is where most AI projects fail. In this talk, I’ll explain why this happens, share the best practices for building stable and scalable AI systems, and show how an effective evaluation setup can keep quality consistent.

SCHEDULE
• 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Registration & Welcome
• 7:00 PM - 7:15 PM: Introduction & Community Update
• 7:15 PM - 8:05 PM: Tech Talks and Q&A
• 8:05 PM - 8:35 PM: Panel Discussion with Hot Seats
• 8:35 PM - 10:00 PM: Networking with food & drinks

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Whether you're a product manager, developer, designer, or AI enthusiast, this event offers valuable insights into building products in the age of AI – with intention and craft.

About YTalks Berlin
YTalks Berlin is a local event series inspired by the YConf spirit, celebrating the intersection of product, customer experience, design, and technology. Hosted by Thoughtworks Berlin in collaboration with leading tech communities.