CTO Craft Con: London

Tech leadership can be lonely.
It doesn't have to be.

15-17 March, 2027

QEII Centre, London

This was a valuable networking opportunity. I connected with several interesting and inspiring engineering leaders who I suspect will be thought partners for me in the future. I also found several of the sessions to be extremely relevant, with topics intersecting challenges I face as an engineering leader.

CTO Craft Con is an incredible experience, bringing together some of the brightest minds in tech leadership. The talks are insightful, practical, and inspiring, but what really sets it apart is the networking.

Flawlessly organised, carefully curated, well balanced content that can support hundreds of leaders of today and tomorrow. I thoroughly enjoyed the energy, the questions, and hearing from other experts in the field. Thank you!

Meet tech leaders you’ll actually swap playbooks with from the likes of:

Celebrating 10 Years of CTO Craft

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.

2027 marks 10 years of CTO Craft. A decade of supporting engineering leaders through the challenges of scaling teams, shaping strategy, and leading through change. This year’s conference brings that community together to reflect, reconnect, and look ahead to what’s next.

Across three days, you’ll experience a curated programme of talks, workshops, and meaningful connection.

With just over 500 attendees, the event is deliberately designed to be intimate and welcoming. A space where conversations go beyond theory and relationships last well beyond the conference.

You’ll hear from inspiring leaders, take part in hands-on sessions, and connect with peers facing the same challenges, from scaling teams to shaping strategy.

Previous Speakers

James Stanier

CTO, Veterinary @ Nordhealth

Dr. Ilknur Colak

CTO @ Schneider Electric

Eirik Pettersen

CTO @ Secret Escapes

Jaime De Mora

CTO, Startups & Digital Natives @ Microsoft EMEA

Sathya Nandakumar

CTO @ Holland & Barrett

Lee Provoost

CTO @ Flagstone

David Kavanagh

CTO @ Tillo

Simone Steel

Central Data & AI CIO for Corporate Bank @ Deutsche Bank

Khalil Dimachkie

CTO @ Blue Light Card

Neeha Curtis

Chief of Corporate Affairs @ Lyric

Arūnas Kareckas

Head of Engineering @ Tide

Michael Kinloch

SVP Engineering @ Xceptor

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.

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.

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

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