Experience CTO Craft Con: Toronto 2026

CTO Craft Con isn’t just about talks and panels

It’s about real conversations, shared experiences, and the people you’ll meet along the way. Whether you’re catching up over coffee, diving into a roundtable, or continuing the conversation over a drink, this is where meaningful connections happen.

Across Toronto’s fast-growing tech scene, engineering leaders are navigating everything from scaling teams and evolving platforms to leading through constant change. This event is designed to meet those challenges head-on.

Over two days, you’ll step out of the day-to-day and into a space built for honest, practical conversations with people who understand what the role really looks like.

This isn’t just another tech conference. It’s a chance to get into the real challenges that matter to you, share experiences, and leave with ideas you can actually put into practice.

Beyond the Stage

At CTO Craft Con, the real value isn’t just what happens on stage, it’s the conversations around it.

From relaxed coffee chats to curated meetups, we’ve created space for you to connect, reflect, and share experiences with people who genuinely understand the role.

Coffee Corners
Step into conversations during the breaks. We’ll be hosting informal, themed chats on topics like Tech & Parenthood, Scaling Teams, and Hiring Headaches. No sign-up needed, just join what feels relevant.
Women in Tech Breakfast
A staple at CTO Craft Con. A chance to connect with other women in technology leadership in a more focused setting, share experiences, and start the day with meaningful conversation.
Smarter Networking Tools
We know not everyone wants the same kind of interaction. From ‘Conversation Starters’ to ‘Ask Me About…’ tags, you’ll have simple ways to open up discussions or set clear boundaries, whatever works for you.
The CTO Craft Community
The conversations don’t stop when the event ends. CTO Craft is a free community of thousands of CTOs and senior tech leaders, where people continue sharing advice, asking questions, and supporting each other long after the conference.

Diverse Formats

In 2027, we’re bringing back beloved formats like keynotes, panels, and lightning talks, and we’re excited to build on the success of the CTO Craft Roundtables.

These interactive group sessions put you in the mix, offering a deeper, hands-on experience that engages every participant.

Roundtables are crafted to be participatory and stimulating, fostering an environment where ideas flow freely, connections are forged, and meaningful discussions thrive.

Smarter Networking Tools

We know walking into a room full of strangers can be daunting – especially if you’re flying solo. That’s why we’re building in little ways to make connecting easier (and less awkward).

Traffic Light Stickers

Not in the mood to be pitched? Keen to chat? You’re in control. Our optional traffic light stickers let you signal your openness to sponsor conversations, so you can focus on the connections that matter most.

“Ask Me About…” Tags

We’ll also have optional badge tags with themes like AI, Hiring, Imposter Syndrome, or Career Change. It’s a subtle way to share your interests and open the door to conversations with like-minded folks.

Conversation Starter Stickers

Think of these as little icebreakers you wear. Pop a sticker on your badge to share a fun fact, a challenge you’re working through, or a topic you’d love to chat about — like:

“Ask me about scaling a team”
“Looking for a co-founder”
“Remote team wrangler”
These help spark spontaneous conversations and make networking feel a lot more natural.

And if you’re ever unsure or just want someone to chat to — come find us.
The CTO Craft team will be there throughout the event to help with introductions, point you toward people with shared interests, or simply say hello. We’re here to make sure no one’s left standing awkwardly by the coffee.

Real Connections, Not Business Cards

You’ll come away with more than notes – you’ll leave with a network. From pre-event mixers to curated sessions and informal meetups, everything is designed to help you build lasting connections with fellow tech leaders in finance.

But the conversations don’t stop when the event ends. As part of the CTO Craft community, you’ll have access to a year-round space where thousands of tech leaders connect, share challenges, ask for advice and support one another, whether you’re hiring, scaling, modernising platforms or navigating leadership in a regulated world.

This isn’t just an event. It’s a door into an ongoing network of peers who genuinely want to see each other succeed.

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.