When & Where
CTO Craft Con: Financial Services is taking place 18-19 November, 2025 in London.
What are the days and opening hours?
Day One – 18th November
Day Two – 19th November
Registration
08:00-09:15
Registration
08:00-09:15
Conference
09:00-17:00
Conference
09:15-16:45
Networking Drinks
17:00-19:00
Barbican Centre
We’re excited to host CTO Craft Con: Financial Services at the Barbican Centre – a bold, unmistakable London landmark and one of the city’s most distinctive venues.
This time, we’ll be taking over the Barbican Conservatory – a hidden tropical oasis tucked inside the city, complete with lush greenery, natural light and a rare sense of calm. It’s a unique indoor-outdoor space that offers a refreshing change from the usual conference setting, making it the perfect backdrop for two days of insight, connection and conversation.
How to Get There
The Barbican Centre is located in the heart of London, with excellent transport links across the city and beyond.
Address:
Barbican Centre
Silk Street
London EC2Y 8DS
By Tube:
Barbican Station (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan lines) – 5 minutes’ walk
Moorgate Station (Northern, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan lines) – 8 minutes’ walk
St Paul’s Station (Central line) – 10 minutes’ walk
Liverpool Street Station (Elizabeth, Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan lines and National Rail) – 12 minutes’ walk
By Train:
Liverpool Street, Farringdon, and City Thameslink stations are all within walking distance, offering national rail and Thameslink connections.
By Bus:
Several routes stop nearby, including 4, 56, 153, 100 and 76.
By Car:
The Barbican has an on-site car park, though spaces are limited. We recommend using public transport where possible.
By Bike:
Cycle racks are available on Beech Street and Silk Street.
Hotels
We’ve teamed up with HotelPlanner to secure great rates on nearby hotels. It’s an easy way to stay close to the action and connect with fellow attendees. Choose from a range of options to fit your budget and be right where the community comes together.
Food & Drink
You’ll be well looked after! A light breakfast will be served each morning, lunch will be provided both days.
We’re committed to making sustainable choices wherever possible. Vegetarian, vegan and other options will be available. If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions and didn’t share them when registering, please let us know as soon as possible.
Coffee, tea and water will be available throughout the day to keep you fuelled and refreshed.
Volunteer
Every year, a group of amazing volunteers helps bring the conference to life. Joining the team is a great way to experience the event from a new perspective and be at the heart of the community.
As a volunteer you’ll get full access to the conference sessions and plenty of time to enjoy the talks you’re most excited about. Shifts are designed to be flexible, so you’ll balance helping out with exploring everything the event has to offer.
Most importantly, it’s about connection: supporting others, meeting new people, and having fun while making the event possible.
Accessibility
We’re committed to making the conference an inclusive experience for everyone. The venue is fully accessible with wheelchair-friendly facilities. We also welcome personal assistants or companions, so please let us know in advance so we can make the right arrangements.
If you have specific needs or require any additional accommodations, please reach out to us ahead of time. We want to make sure you feel supported and able to take part fully in the event.
Everyone is part of the conversation.
FAQs
CTO Craft Con is designed specifically for Chief Technology Officers and senior technology leaders who are looking to elevate their tech strategy.
The conference is designed exclusively for CTOs and senior engineering leaders. This event will bring together top industry experts, thought leaders, and professionals to share their knowledge and insights on the latest trends and developments in the field of technology.
CTO Craft Community and Circle members will be provided with a 40% discount off their passes. To claim this discount please refer to the Slack Community or contact rachel.thomas@CTOcraft.com
We offer group rates for 3 passes and more. If you wish to book a group please contact rachel.thomas@CTOcraft.com.
Refunds will be given for cancellations made before 2nd April 2024. After that, you may transfer your registration to a colleague.
Yes, we have sponsorship and exhibit opportunities available. Please click here for more information.
Yes, the event will be recorded and made available for viewing on our website after the event.
We are working with local hotels to secure the best possible rate. If you require a hotel room please contact rachel.thomas@ctocraft.com.
We cater to a variety of dietary restrictions including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free. You can let us know during the registation process or contact rachel.thomas@ctocraft.com.
Yes, our location is fully wheelchair accessible with ramps available.
Yes, we do have a limited number of discounted tickets for women and under-represented minorities who’d like to attend. If you’d like to learn more, email Rachel at rachel.thomas@ctocraft.com.
We charge a transaction fee for every ticket purchase made with a credit card. This fee is necessary to cover the cost of processing credit card payments.
We understand that this fee can be an inconvenience for some customers, which is why we offer the option to pay via bank transfer. If you choose to pay via bank transfer, you will not be charged a transaction fee. To purchase your ticket this way please contact rachel.thomas@ctocraft.com.
Need Help?
Need help with a booking, group tickets, or paying by invoice? Reach out to our events team and we’ll take care of it.