Being a great CTO In the Age of AI

Today’s CTO faces unprecedented opportunities and challenges, especially with the rapid evolution of AI. Join us for a dynamic panel featuring accomplished technology leaders discussing what it takes to thrive as a CTO in this transformative era.

Key Discussion Topics:

Navigating Career Paths: From developer to architect to CTO—exploring multiple journeys to technology leadership.

CTO vs. VP of Engineering: Clarifying roles, responsibilities, and key differences.

Collaboration at the Executive Level: Understanding the relationship between CTO, CPO, and the emerging role of CTPO.

Leadership Communication: Effectively communicating technical complexities (e.g., tech debt) to non-technical stakeholders.

Managing in All Directions: Best practices for managing up (CEO, board), sideways (peers), and down (your team).

AI’s Impact on Leadership: How is the CTO’s role evolving with the advent of widespread AI?

Building Teams in the AI Age: Should CTOs reconsider their hiring strategies, product development approaches, and team structures?

AI Expertise on Your Team: Is it essential to have dedicated ML and data engineering roles now?

Bring your toughest questions, share your experiences, and gain insights into effectively steering your technology organization forward.

Agenda:
Networking and Refreshments (6:00 PM – 6:45 PM): Begin the evening by connecting with like-minded professionals. Expand your network and exchange ideas in a friendly, collaborative environment.

Panel Discussion & Q&A (7:00 PM – 8:15 PM)

Post-Event Networking (8:15 PM – 9:00 PM): Continue the conversation and build deeper connections with fellow attendees. Discuss insights from the panel and explore potential collaborations.