Product Management Society tops 3,000 members across 79 countries

The Lisbon-founded Product Management Society says it has grown past 3,000 members, with more than 1,000 joining in 2026 alone. The free community now spans four chapter cities and an online network that reaches product professionals in 79 countries.

Why it matters: - Product Management Society has become a scaled, cross-border network for product professionals, with in-person access in four cities and online reach across 79 countries. - The community’s free model lowers the barrier to entry for product managers, career-switchers, founders, and designers. - Members have used the network to find jobs, meet recruiters, and build professional connections.

What happened: - Product Management Society said it has surpassed 3,000 members. - The community was founded in Lisbon in November 2022 by AI product leader Gabriela Naumnik. - More than 1,000 members joined in 2026 alone. - The community now operates chapters in Lisbon, Berlin, Mexico City, and Frankfurt. - In-person meetups take place in those four cities, while members in 79 countries connect through Slack and WhatsApp.

The details: - The Lisbon chapter has 2,067 members, more than 80 events hosted, and a 4.7-star rating from more than 200 member reviews. - The Berlin chapter has 401 members. - The Mexico City chapter has 346 members. - The Frankfurt chapter has 300 members. - Together, the chapters host more than 50 in-person meetups each year. - Events include after-work networking, workshops and roundtables on AI, product discovery and career growth. - The online community on Slack and WhatsApp is used to share advice, job opportunities and product challenges between events. - Many members who travel to a chapter city also attend an in-person meetup while there. - Product Management Society has collaborated with Productized, Product Circle and Miro, among others. - The WhatsApp group is referral-only, with access granted through an existing member or after attending an in-person event. - All meetups are free to attend. - The community’s website lists upcoming meetups and Slack access at more information. - Gabriela Naumnik can also be found at her website and her LinkedIn profile.

Between the lines: - The community has combined a local chapter model with a global online network, which helps it serve both city-based members and remote professionals. - The referral-only WhatsApp layer creates a more selective inner circle while the free meetups keep the broader community open. - Hiring momentum appears to be part of the appeal, with recruiters and hiring managers regularly attending events.

What’s next: - Product Management Society is expected to keep growing its chapter-based meetup calendar in Lisbon, Berlin, Frankfurt and Mexico City. - The community is likely to continue using events, referrals and online channels to convert attendees into active members and job connections. - Naumnik says keeping events free will remain central to the community’s mission to support the product ecosystem.