CTO Craft Con: Toronto
The ultimate gathering for CTOs and aspiring tech leaders.
27th - 28th May, 2025 | Arcadian
Following sold-out shows in London and Berlin, we’re excited to bring you our first North American launch: CTO Craft Con: Toronto.
This event delivers cutting-edge content, top-tier speakers, and hands-on experiences designed to inspire, challenge, and empower CTOs and tech leaders from enterprise organisations to startups.
But this event isn’t about us—it’s about you. It’s about the practical insights you’ll take away and the genuine connections you’ll make within a community that champions diversity and inclusivity.
Stay tuned as we announce the agenda and full speaker lineup. In the meantime, pre-register here to be the first to hear when tickets go live!
Industry Leading Speakers.
Anna Goltsman
Joel Cumming
Daniel Wolfe
Sandrine Tremblay
Shakti Sinha
Manny Kandola
Previously at CTO Craft Con.
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Our agendas are crafted with you in mind. With four key pillars – leadership, technology, culture, and well-being – you’ll explore the evolving role of the CTO in balancing visionary thinking with practical execution.
Discover how to navigate cutting-edge technologies like AI and cybersecurity, and learn to build inclusive, high-performing teams while prioritising mental well-being. Plus, check out our brand new Conversations stream: your destination for a more engaging conference experience.
- The evolving responsibilities of CTOs in an ever-changing business environment.
- Aligning innovation with operational excellence to achieve both strategic and day-to-day goals.
- Managing technology roadmaps during economic turbulence and uncertainty.
- Gaining stakeholder trust and building strong communication between technology teams and the board.
- Practical applications of AI that deliver measurable business outcomes, while addressing ethical challenges like bias and transparency.
- Effective cybersecurity strategies in the age of AI, helping organisations stay protected against evolving threats.
- How to foster a data-driven engineering culture that empowers teams to innovate and make informed decisions.
- The future of AI in engineering and what tech leaders need to know to stay ahead of the curve.
- The role of the CTO in shaping and nurturing a company’s culture, especially during periods of growth or crisis.
- Promoting diversity and psychological safety to foster innovation and keep teams engaged.
- Navigating the challenges of hybrid and remote teams, ensuring productivity and team cohesion in distributed work environments.
- Collaborating across tech and product teams to ensure alignment and efficiency in a modern organisational structure.
- Personal strategies for CTOs to manage stress, avoid burnout, and maintain their well-being while leading at a high level.
- How leaders can foster a culture that prioritises work-life balance, ensuring their teams stay motivated and engaged.
- Practical tips for maintaining mental and physical well-being in a high-stress tech environment.
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