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Zach
Messler
Messaging & Positioning Expert
zachmessler.com
Zach Messler helps people say what they mean in a way that’s clear, compelling, and impossible to ignore. With two decades of experience in product marketing for B2B technology companies, he has spent his career turning complex ideas into simple, powerful messaging that drives understanding and action. Zach specializes in helping founders, teams, and leaders communicate more effectively—whether in writing, on stage, or in a high-stakes pitch. He brings a unique blend of strategic thinking and real-world storytelling to every engagement, showing audiences how to grab attention, hold it, and inspire action. Through his engaging style and proven frameworks, Zach helps professionals silence their inner imposter, connect with their audience, and turn clarity into growth.
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28 January 2026 09:00 - 09:15
Chairperson opening remarks
Welcome to Product Marketing Summit Washington, D.C. We’ll start with an introduction and an ice-breaker that puts today's theme into focus: the power of product marketing in action. Share your goals, challenges, and motivations, and set the stage for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration with fellow PMMs.
28 January 2026 12:00 - 13:00
Networking roundtables: Sharing insights to power PMM impact
In this session 5 unique discussions are happening concurrently, find the table discussing your biggest pain point or opportunity and join the conversation. Every table will be hosted by an industry expert so come prepared to discuss, learn, network, and share. Discussion topics will include: 1. The AI-driven PMM: Opportunities, challenges, and future trends with Effie Calandra, SAP 2. If there's no seat, bring one: How PMMs create strategic influence with Vivian Jordan, Cornerstone OnDemand 3. PMM prioritization: Deciding what actually matters with Alex Virden, Virdical 4. Positioning that sticks: Turning value into a story your market remembers with Zach Messler, zachmessler.com 5. Fixing sales enablement: Building systems and reinforcement loops that scale with Michele Nieberding, Treasure Data
28 January 2026 16:45 - 17:00
Chairperson closing remarks
You'll round out a fantastic content-filled day with a few words from our emcee, to sum up all of the amazing takeaways.