CTO Craft Con: Toronto
More Than Content. It’s a Community.
May 27th - 28th 2025 | Arcadian Loft
Following sold-out shows in London and Berlin, we’re bringing CTO Craft Con to North America for the first time — and Toronto is where it starts.
This isn’t just another conference. It’s where real conversations happen — the kind that go beyond the slides. You’ll hear from top-tier speakers, dive into hands-on sessions, and connect with tech leaders who understand the challenges you’re facing because they’ve been there too.
Whether you’re leading a fast-moving startup or navigating enterprise-scale complexity, you’ll walk away with ideas you can use, stories that resonate, and a renewed sense that you’re not doing this alone.
At the heart of it all? A community built on openness, support, and the belief that leadership doesn’t have to be lonely.
Join us in Toronto this May — and be part of something that lasts long after the final talk.
Industry Leading Speakers.
Olya Sanakoev
Michael Lopp
Neeha Curtis
Michon Williams
Robin Sutara
Joel Cumming
Anna Goltsman
Mehrsan Javan
Anne Steptoe
Dwayne Forde
Melissa Young
Rob Zuber
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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