Event Details
DATE & TIME
April 16, 2026
LOCATION
Marriott Irvine Spectrum
7905 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
Wednesday, Apr 15 - Arrival & Networking
Location: Centercode, 23422 Mill Creek Dr., #105, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Enjoy a preliminary mastermind style meeting followed by an evening of networking, food, and drinks.
Day 1 events are at capacity, we hope you'll be able to join next time!
Thursday, Apr 16 - The Product AI Summit
Location: Marriott Irvine Spectrum, 7905 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
An immersive day designed for product leaders navigating AI-driven change, featuring real-world strategies, practical frameworks, and behind-the-scenes insights from teams building the future of product development
Friday, Apr 17 - Fun & Adventure
Location: Adventure-dependent
We’ll take things offsite for a change of pace. Spend time with peers and choose from baby goat yoga or a mozzarella demo and tasting.
Agenda
Location: Centercode, 23422 Mill Creek Dr., #105, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Arriving Early?
Day 1 is optional for attendees who want to get a head start on networking.
Join us for casual conversations and connections at the Centercode office before the main event.
Day 1 events are at capacity, we hope you'll be able to join next time!
4:00 PM
Claude Code for Non-Developers
Travis Johnson (AuraPath AI) hosts a workshop where attendees can learn the ins and outs of using Claude Code.
5:30 PM
Happy Hour
Enjoy cocktails and soft drinks while you connect with peers and make new introductions.
6:30 PM
Dinner & Networking
End the arrival day with a taco bar, drinks, and great conversation.
Location: Marriott Irvine Spectrum, 7905 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
8:00 AM
Breakfast & Opening Ceremonies
Kick off the day with breakfast, introductions, and a look at what's ahead.
9:00 AM
The Future of AI, Product Development, and User Testing
Centercode CEO Luke Freiler on where AI is taking product development and what it means for how we test.
10:00 AM
How Product Leaders Drive Outcomes with AI
Learn how to identify where your team is stuck and apply a practical, proven framework to drive real business outcomes, based on insights from Vidya Dinamani of Product Rebels
11:00 AM
How AI is Rebuilding the Product Factory
Brennan McEachran reveals how AI is redefining product development, and what product leaders can do to build, test, and ship at AI-native speed.
12:00 PM
Lunch
Refuel and connect with fellow attendees.
1:00 PM
Implementing AI into a Software Platform
Brad Day presents how product and development evolved their relationship and built AI features into Centercode.
2:00 PM
Managing Product Feedback with AI
Jacob Faarkrog Christensen from Bang & Olufsen presents how a world-renowned luxury audio brand uses AI to manage product feedback.
3:00 PM
Turning AI Disruption Into a Product
As AI reshaped content and discovery, Centercode rethought its approach. Rob Bridgman shares how Centercode Labs turned static content into interactive experiences for users, while simultaneously training teams to experiment, adopt AI, and build faster in a safe, scalable way.
4:00 PM
The Next Generation of Product Validation
Luke Freiler talks about what is next for user testing and feedback as AI disrupts how companies evolve the how they build and validate products. You'll want to be in the room for this one.
7:00 PM
Centercode's 25th Anniversary Dinner
We're celebrating 25 years of Centercode with a special dinner to close out the summit.
Hosted at Habana at the Irvine Spectrum Center.
Location: Adventure-dependent (see below)
10:00 AM
Baby Goat Yoga
A 45-minute beginner-friendly yoga class with baby goats roaming around (yes, they will climb on you). Followed by 15 minutes of free play and photos.
It’s at Hana Field in Costa Mesa, and Centercode will handle transportation. Transportation will pick up between 9 am and 9:30 am. Bring a yoga mat or towel you don’t mind getting a little dirty.
OR
11:00 AM
Mozzarella Demo + Tasting
Watch a chef hand-pull fresh mozzarella, then eat the results with charcuterie, balsamico, olive oil, roasted tomato, pesto, and more. Includes a glass of wine. About 1 to 1.5 hours.
It's at Cucina Enoteca at the Irvine Spectrum Center - walking distance from the summit venue.
Speakers
Luke Freiler
CEO & Co-Founder
Centercode
Vidya Dinamani
Founder
Product Rebels
Travis Johnson
Co-Founder
AuraPath AI
Jacob F. Christensen
Customer Validation Lead
Bang & Olufsen
Brad Day
Product Director
Centercode
Rob Bridgman
Product Director
Centercode
Benefits of Attending
Connect with Product Innovators
Meet the people shaping customer-driven development. Build relationships and share ideas that accelerate innovation.
Learn by Doing
Join interactive workshops and sessions led by experts and peers. Walk away with new skills and practical takeaways.
See What’s Next
Get a firsthand look at how AI and automation are reshaping validation, testing, and customer-in-the-loop workflows.
Collaborate and Co-Create
Work with fellow leaders to design smarter feedback loops and strategies that keep customers at the center of every decision.
Hear Real Stories
Learn directly from Centercode customers through case studies, use cases, and live presentations on what’s working right now.
Unwind and Celebrate
Enjoy great food, community networking, and a few surprises, because collaboration should be fun, too.
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