CTO Craft Con: Toronto 2025

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!

Previously at CTO Craft Con.

Warning: Spoilers Ahead!

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.

Leadership: Vision, Strategy, and Execution

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.

Technology: Innovation and Practical Applications

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.

Culture: Building Inclusive and High-Performing Teams

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.

Wellbeing/Stress: Maintaining Balance and Avoiding Burnout

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.

It’s time to hear from you.

I've been to a few conferences in the past but I have to say CTO Craft Con was an experience that definitely stuck with me. A very diverse panel of speakers, complexity of topics and a well organised event really makes a difference 👏

I had SUCH a great time. CTO Craft Con is such a unique and special event.

After these two days, I am feeling less alone in my day to day challenges as a CTO, I have the sense that we all share the same values and desire to make an impact through the tech we are building.

2 days of high quality talks, discussion, and networking/making new friends at a great venue. CTO Craft crew, thanks for organising.

This job is so lonely. We get so few opportunities to spend time with our peers. I wish the conference was longer so I could have more time with these brilliant folks.

A legendary conference! Wonderful speakers, fantastic tech leaders, quality discussions, and an atmosphere that really reflects CTO Craft's values.

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