Our goal at CTO Craft is to create a platform where all voices can be heard and every perspective is valued.
We are always looking for new and interesting speakers to be a part of our events, whether it’s a virtual Bytes event, a regional meet-up, or one of our larger Con events.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, we welcome submissions from individuals who are passionate about the future of engineering and technology.
Benefits of Speaking at the CTO Craft Conference:
- Raise your profile: Presenting can increase your visibility and establish you as an expert in your field.
- Networking opportunities: Speaking can provide a unique opportunity to meet and network with like-minded individuals.
- Showcase your work: Speaking at a CTO Craft event is a great way to share your research, ideas, and projects with a wider audience and get feedback from peers.
Topic Guide:
CTO Craft has four content pillars: Leadership, Culture, Technology, and Wellbeing.
To capture this essence, we invite you to submit presentations that align with these themes:
Leadership
- Leadership – Being visionary, taking people on the journey, motivating & delegation
- Strategy – Planning, roadmaps, optimisation & alignment
- Business – Budgets, legals, working with other departments & commercial objectives
Culture
- Culture – Psychological safety, accountability & diversity
- People – Hiring, motivating, coaching, sponsorship & professional development
- Teams – Organisational design, inter & intra-team communication & alignment
Technology
- Technology – Building software, quality assurance, architecture & choosing tech platforms
- Operations – DevOps, systems, infrastructure, hosting, security & reliability
- Delivery – Project management, agile & lean, Scrum, Kanban & product management
Wellbeing
- Wellbeing – Work-life balance, physical health, posture & relationships
- Stress – Types of stress, dealing with stress, burnout & building resilience
- Growth – Personal development, time management & career planning
What we will need from you?
- A bit about yourself, including personal details.
- A one-sentence bio that summarizes your professional background or expertise.
- Links to any previous talks you have given.
- A title for your talk that accurately reflects the content and message you want to convey.
- A brief synopsis or summary of your talk, highlighting key points and takeaways for the audience.
- Categorization of your talk based on the theme or topic that it covers (more on that below).
- Basic approvals to record your talk, including granting permission for it to be shared online or archived for future reference.
So, don’t hesitate! Engage your brain and start considering what you are passionate about discussing with the community. This form is open to anyone interested in participating in any CTO Craft events, from online webinars to our larger CTO Craft Con events.