CTO Craft Con isn’t just about talks and panels
It’s about real conversations, shared experiences, and the people you’ll meet along the way. Whether you’re keen to connect over coffee, on the move, or with a drink in hand, here’s what’s in store.
Across fintech, banking, payments and insurance, technology leaders are facing complex, high-stakes challenges, and this event is designed to meet them head-on.
You’ll experience two days of high-impact learning, honest conversations and real connection with people who truly understand your world.
This isn’t just a rebranded tech conference. It’s a chance to focus deeply on the pain points that matter most to you – whether it’s navigating compliance and innovation, scaling teams, or modernising platforms in highly regulated environments.
Beyond the Stage
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Coffee Corners
Pull up a chair during the breaks and join themed chats on topics like Tech & Parenthood, Scaling Teams or Hiring Headaches -
Circles Breakfast
Hear from Circles members about what to expect and what their Circle has meant for their development at this exclusive taster session -
Clays After Party
Hosted at Clays (less than a 10-minute walk away!), you’ll experience a re-imagined take on virtual clay target shooting!
The After Party
The conversations don’t stop when the conference ends. Join us at the After Party sponsored by Build Circle to keep the energy flowing with drinks, nibbles, and plenty of networking.
Hosted at Clays, you’ll experience a re-imagined take on virtual clay target shooting – all the thrill of the British countryside brought right into the heart of London. It’s the perfect way to unwind, connect with fellow tech leaders, and enjoy some friendly competition after a packed day of ideas and insights.
Smarter Networking Tools
We know walking into a room full of strangers can be daunting – especially if you’re flying solo. That’s why we’re building in little ways to make connecting easier (and less awkward).
Traffic Light Stickers
Not in the mood to be pitched? Keen to chat? You’re in control. Our optional traffic light stickers let you signal your openness to sponsor conversations, so you can focus on the connections that matter most.
“Ask Me About…” Tags
We’ll also have optional badge tags with themes like AI, Hiring, Imposter Syndrome, or Career Change. It’s a subtle way to share your interests and open the door to conversations with like-minded folks.
Conversation Starter Stickers
Think of these as little icebreakers you wear. Pop a sticker on your badge to share a fun fact, a challenge you’re working through, or a topic you’d love to chat about — like:
“Ask me about scaling a team”
“Looking for a co-founder”
“Remote team wrangler”
These help spark spontaneous conversations and make networking feel a lot more natural.
And if you’re ever unsure or just want someone to chat to — come find us.
The CTO Craft team will be there throughout the event to help with introductions, point you toward people with shared interests, or simply say hello. We’re here to make sure no one’s left standing awkwardly by the coffee.
Real Connections, Not Business Cards
You’ll come away with more than notes – you’ll leave with a network. From pre-event mixers to curated sessions and informal meetups, everything is designed to help you build lasting connections with fellow tech leaders in finance.
But the conversations don’t stop when the event ends. As part of the CTO Craft community, you’ll have access to a year-round space where thousands of tech leaders connect, share challenges, ask for advice and support one another, whether you’re hiring, scaling, modernising platforms or navigating leadership in a regulated world.
This isn’t just an event. It’s a door into an ongoing network of peers who genuinely want to see each other succeed.
Register Now to Build Connections That Last
Secure your place alongside peers shaping the future of tech in finance. We’ll share real stories, solve real challenges, and send you back with ideas ready to put into practice.