CTO Craft Con: Berlin
The ultimate gathering for CTOs and aspiring tech leaders.
23rd - 24th September, 2025 | Spielfeld Digital Hub, Berlin
Real challenges. Real conversations.
CTO Craft Con: Berlin returns this September for its second edition — a focused event designed around the real challenges technology leaders are facing today.
Across two days, you’ll hear from experienced CTOs and industry experts, take part in practical sessions, and connect with peers navigating similar leadership, growth, and technical challenges.
This is not a traditional conference — it’s an opportunity to learn what works (and what doesn’t), share ideas, and walk away with tools and insights you can apply immediately.
The full agenda and speaker lineup will be announced soon. For now, scroll down for highlights — and secure your place at an event shaped by and for the tech leadership community.
Speakers leading the way
Gertrud Kolb
Luca Rossi
Dr. Lee-Jon Ball
Olga Khorkova
Greg Ryzhov
Cristina Turbatu
Matthias Laug
Shweta Vohra
David Asabina
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Our new agenda is crafted with you in mind. With four key pillars – leadership, technology, culture, and well-being – you’ll explore the evolving role of the CTO in balancing visionary thinking with practical execution.
Discover how to navigate cutting-edge technologies like AI and cybersecurity, and learn to build inclusive, high-performing teams while prioritising mental well-being. Plus, check out our brand new Conversations stream: your destination for a more engaging conference experience.
- The evolving responsibilities of CTOs in an ever-changing business environment.
- Aligning innovation with operational excellence to achieve both strategic and day-to-day goals.
- Managing technology roadmaps during economic turbulence and uncertainty.
- Gaining stakeholder trust and building strong communication between technology teams and the board.
- Practical applications of AI that deliver measurable business outcomes, while addressing ethical challenges like bias and transparency.
- Effective cybersecurity strategies in the age of AI, helping organisations stay protected against evolving threats.
- How to foster a data-driven engineering culture that empowers teams to innovate and make informed decisions.
- The future of AI in engineering and what tech leaders need to know to stay ahead of the curve.
- The role of the CTO in shaping and nurturing a company’s culture, especially during periods of growth or crisis.
- Promoting diversity and psychological safety to foster innovation and keep teams engaged.
- Navigating the challenges of hybrid and remote teams, ensuring productivity and team cohesion in distributed work environments.
- Collaborating across tech and product teams to ensure alignment and efficiency in a modern organisational structure.
- Personal strategies for CTOs to manage stress, avoid burnout, and maintain their well-being while leading at a high level.
- How leaders can foster a culture that prioritises work-life balance, ensuring their teams stay motivated and engaged.
- Practical tips for maintaining mental and physical well-being in a high-stress tech environment.
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