What we’re about
Welcome to LeadDev London Meetups! This group is dedicated to bringing together engineering leaders, managers, and software developers to share best practices in engineering leadership, discuss strategies for promoting leadership accountability, and network with like-minded individuals in the tech industry. Whether you're interested in learning about software engineering practices, exploring new ideas in engineering management, or simply connecting with others in the field, this is the place for you.
Join us for inspiring discussions, valuable insights, and networking opportunities. Let's grow and learn together!
🔹 Code of conduct 🔹
As with our conference, our meetup is a safe and inclusive space. We expect all of our attendees to read and follow our code of conduct.
🔸 Accessibility & inclusion 🔸
We make sure to use venues that are fully accessible for wheelchair users and those with mobility restrictions. To help make our meetup as welcoming as possible, we provide non-alcoholic drinks and vegetarian/vegan food options. If you have any specific accessibility requirements, please let us know.
Upcoming events
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LeadDev London Meetup - 9th December 2025
Softwire, Softwire, 315, Highgate Studios, 53-79 Highgate Rd, London NW5 1TL, London, GBLeadDev London meetup
🎟 Please RSVP BELOW! 🎟
Join us for our next LeadDev meet-up on Dec 9th and enjoy an evening of networking and talks.
Date: Tuesday, 9th December
Time: 6 - 9pm
Location: Softwire, 315, Highgate Studios, 53-79 Highgate Rd, London NW5 1TL
Spaces are limited - you must RSVP to attend. We hope to see you there!
⏰ SCHEDULE ⏰
18:00 - Arrival, networking and refreshments
18:30 - Welcome from our host
18:40 - Moments that matter: strengthening teams through small gestures - Sally Lait, Fractional technology leader & advisor
19:00 - Talk 2 TBA - Aya Stead, Senior Technical Consultant at Softwire
19:15 - Break
19:40 - Levelling up engineers in an AI-driven world - Jonathan Fielding, Principal Engineer at Legend
20.00 - Networking
21.00 - Close
🎤 SPEAKERS 🎤
Sally Lait, Fractional technology leader & advisor
Talk: Moments that matter: strengthening teams through small gestures
Engineering culture and psychological safety are terms that are often discussed in the abstract, but with little practical guidance on how to start making change. To truly build them you need to be deliberate about placing a focus on tangible and human-centric actions, and even little things can have a big impact. In this talk, we’ll explore the idea of “moments that matter”: small gestures that create connection, break down barriers, show recognition, and signal that it’s safe to be open.
Jonathan Fielding, Principal Engineer at Legend
Talk: Levelling up engineers in an AI-driven world
Learn how to mentor junior engineers in an AI-driven world by reinforcing core skills and balancing AI-assisted workflows.
Aya Stead, Senior Technical Consultant at Softwire
Talk: TBA
🔹 CODE OF CONDUCT 🔹
As with our conferences, LeadDev Meetups are a safe and inclusive event for all. By attending, you agree to our code of conduct.
🔸 SLACK COMMUNITY 🔸
You can also join our Slack workspace to keep up with everything in our London community. Join the channel #leaddev-london or #london.
🙏🏻 THANK YOU 🙏🏻
Thank you to our London meet-up partner Softwire.65 attendees
Past events
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