Who Moved My Roadmap? Navigating the Unpredictable Future of UX and Product in the Era of AI
Who Moved My Roadmap? Navigating the Unpredictable Future of UX and Product in the Era of AI
20 May, 16:35 - 17:10 (Europe/Berlin) - Main Stage
20 May, 14:35 - 15:10 (UTC)
In this talk, Dónal O’Mahony shares hard-earned lessons from a career at the forefront of industry disruption —from the iPad’s impact on e-learning, to GAI in content management and 5G and edge computing in connected vehicles. Grounded in real-world experience through seismic tech disruptions, company acquisitions and digital transformations, he explores how to move fast without breaking everything (including yourself) —turning uncertainty into opportunity.
- Balancing rapid innovation with smart decision-making, learning from past disruptions.
Applying the parabel from the book "Who Moved My Cheese?" parabel to UX and product leadership.
- Seeing change as a fun (!) opportunity, not a threat, with real-world lessons and advice.
- Keeping your eye on that directional North Star while staying curious and adaptable along the journey.

Donal O'Mahony, Vice President, Experience,Contentful