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.
Here’s an early look at what we’ve got planned…
13:00
Registration
13:30
Part One
You’ll have a choice of two parallel, hands-on sessions – full details coming soon.
Each session will begin with a short scene-setting introduction before diving into a practical, exercise-based workshop and group reflections.
Expect themes such as:
- 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
15:00
Networking Break
15:30
Part Two
You’ll have a choice of two parallel, hands-on sessions – full details coming soon.
Each session will begin with a short scene-setting introduction before diving into a practical, exercise-based workshop and group reflections.
Expect themes such as:
- 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
17:00
The CTO Craft Unconference
No slides. No set speakers. Just honest conversations.
In this fully interactive session, you and your peers decide what to discuss – from AI adoption and scaling teams to leadership challenges and culture change.
Pitch a topic, grab a group, and dive into the real issues shaping modern technology leadership.
18:00
CTO Craft Netwalk
Start the conference on the move. Join a guided walk with fellow attendees – a chance to stretch your legs, enjoy the city, and connect in a relaxed, informal setting before things get underway.
Pre-Event Mixer
We understand that walking into a conference can be daunting, so our pre-event mixer is designed to help you make connections ahead of the event.
Grab a drink, meet your peers, and build your network before the conference even begins.