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Let's bring the CTOs, VPs of Engineering, IT-Managers, etc .(or the upcoming ones) to one table to discuss all matters that are related to the role of a leader of software development. I'm sure that many of us face the same problems, but there is rarely someone with same or higher experience to discuss those issues with.
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How Can I Become a Better CTO?
Zendesk, Paul-Lincke-Ufer 39/40, 10999 Berlin, Berlin, DEOur first CTO Roundtable Berlin in 2026:
How Can I Become a Better CTO: Many CTOs step into the role through strong technical expertise, only to discover that success increasingly depends on leadership, communication, and influence. This session will focus on the transition from hands-on technical leadership to broader organizational impact. We will discuss which skills matter most at different company stages, how to shift from problem-solver to decision-enabler, and how to continue growing as a CTO while staying credible with engineering teams. Practical advice, common pitfalls, and personal development strategies will be shared to help CTOs evolve their role intentionally.Expectation of the Event: Join us for an evening of real talk, shared experience, and actionable ideas with other CTOs and tech leaders.
Agenda:
- 18:30 - Arrival & Drinks
- 19:30 - Panel Discussion: Transitioning to Leadership, Skillsets by Stage, and Personal Development
- 20:30 - Networking: Connect with fellow tech leaders and share strategies on evolving your role intentionally.
The Panel Consists of:
- Mathias Meyer - Startup CTO Coach & Author, Founder of Travis CI
- Steinunn Arnardottir - VP Engineering, Spread AI
- Bastian Buch - CTPO, GetAway Group
Location: Zendesk Paul-Lincke-Ufer 39/40 | Hof 4, Aufgang 7, 2. Stock 10999 Berlin-Kreuzberg, Deutschland
The CTO Roundtable is organized by Elmar Weber (CTO at Thieme) and Christoph Beckmann (Founder/CTO at TechMiners). If you're interested in sponsoring, hosting, or contributing a topic for upcoming events, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Mathias is a CTO and Executive Coach and a former founder, CEO, and CTO. He co-authored the utterly practical management and leadership guide “The Intentional Organization".
Steinunn is an Engineering leader with 15+ years of experience across Berlin and Silicon Valley, spanning executive leadership, hands-on engineering, and research. Currently VP of Engineering at SPREAD AI, previously CTO and co-founder of Lottie, a Berlin-based startup helping children navigate the digital world. Former Senior Director of Engineering at Native Instruments, where she led and scaled an organization of 80+ engineers building software and hardware for music production and DJing. Holds a B.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Iceland and M.A. and M.Sc. degrees from Stanford University.
Bastian is CPTO of the Getaway Group, which brings together successful travel platforms. His focus is on building successful digital products. In addition, he is the creator of the Mentoring Club, a coaching and mentoring platform that has connected experts from over 160 countries since 2020 and supports the transition from technical expertise to strategic leadership.
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