Tech leadership can be lonely.
It doesn't have to be.
9-11 March, 2026
QEII Centre, London
Meet tech leaders you’ll actually swap playbooks with from the likes of:
Born From Community. Built for Connection.
This isn’t just another tech conference – it’s the in-person gathering of the CTO Craft community, where engineering leaders come together to learn, share, and connect.
New for 2026: The AI Leadership Lab on 9th March (optional add-on), where we’ll dive into the realities of scaling, governing, and delivering value from AI in modern organisations. Then, on 10–11th March, the main conference brings the whole community together for two days of talks, workshops, and networking.
With just over 500 attendees, the event is deliberately designed to be intimate and welcoming – a space where conversations go beyond theory, and relationships go beyond the conference doors.
Across the main two days, you’ll hear from inspiring leaders, join hands-on sessions, and meet peers facing the same challenges – from scaling teams to shaping strategy.
In the Spotlight
James Stanier
Dr. Ilknur Colak
Eirik Pettersen
Jaime De Mora
Sathya Nandakumar
David Kavanagh
Simone Steel
Neeha Curtis
Qaiser Mazhar
Georgie Steele
Yigit Darcin
Tavier Taylor
New for 2026 – The AI Leadership Lab
AI is no longer a passing trend – it’s shaping the future of technology and leadership. Whether you’re sceptical of the hype or convinced it’s essential to your strategy, one thing is clear: avoiding the conversation isn’t an option.
This half-day, highly interactive add-on will create space for the conversations engineering leaders must be having about AI today.
Expect to roll up your sleeves with peers and dive into topics like:
- Cybersecurity in the age of AI: how to sound like you know (and actually know).
- Building an AI Guild within your organisation.
- Partnering with your exec team to set realistic expectations.
- Psychological safety in the face of AI – friend or foe?
- How AI will reshape teams, skills, and the future of engineering.
Whether you’re taking baby steps or bold leaps, AI is already here. This is your chance to explore it with fellow leaders in a space that’s honest, practical, and forward-looking.
Spaces are strictly limited – secure your place early.
Register Now to Build Connections That Last
Secure your place alongside peers shaping the future of tech. We’ll share real stories, solve real challenges, and send you back with ideas ready to put into practice.
Shaping the Conversation
- Leadership, Strategy and Business
Explore how to set vision, shape strategy, and align with commercial goals while inspiring teams and driving impact across the organisation. - Culture, People and Teams
Learn how to build psychologically safe, motivated and high-performing teams through strong culture, great hiring and effective organisational design. - Technology, Operations and Projects
Dive into the nuts and bolts of software delivery, from architecture and DevOps to infrastructure, security, reliability and agile project management. - Stress, Wellbeing and Personal Development
Discover practical ways to manage stress, protect wellbeing, and invest in personal growth to build resilience and lead sustainably.
Who attends?
Join a community of leaders across every stage of the tech journey
CTOs
from scaling startups to established enterprises
VPs & Heads of Engineering
from scaling startups to established enterprises
Technical Directors & Senior Engineering Managers
leading teams through growth and change
Founders & Startup Leaders
building products and technical organisations from the ground up
Future Leaders
aspiring CTOs and senior managers preparing for the next step
If you’re leading technology, shaping teams, or building the future of engineering leadership – this is your event.
Beyond the Stage
At CTO Craft Con, the real magic happens between the talks.
From relaxed coffee chats to the Circles breakfast and networking, we’ve designed moments to connect, reflect, and share with people who get it.
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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 -
Smarter Networking Tools
From 'Conversation Starters' and 'Ask Me About...' tags, we've got plenty of tools to set boundaries, and encourage engagement with other attendees
Voices From the CTO Craft Community
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.