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Sharing best practices around engineering leadership across companies and domains.
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Facilitating meaningful connections among engineering leaders.
Empowering career growth
Helping engineering leaders navigate their growth as leaders.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, Jul 15
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Humans vs AI: Securing the Human-Risk Layer in the AI Arms Race
Generative AI lets attackers spin up hyper-personalized social engineering scams in an instant, but it also gives defenders unprecedented leverage. This dinner unpacks how security leaders can combine human-centric controls with AI-powered automation to p
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Wednesday, Jul 30
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PDT
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PDT
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PDT
ELC SF July Meetup
Bring Your Challenges, Leave with Solutions!Join engineering leaders in SF for a series of roundtable discussions where we'll tackle critical engineering leadership topics, enjoy light bites and drinks.[Topics will be added closer to the event date - RSVP
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Tuesday, Jul 22
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT
Beyond the Fork: What OpenTofu Means for Infrastructure Strategy
With many teams re-evaluating their use of Terraform following the switch to the BSL license, OpenTofu has emerged as more than just a drop-in replacement. It's become a strategic inflection point—an opportunity for engineering leaders to reassess how inf
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Wednesday, Jul 30
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM PDT
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM PDT
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM PDT
What’s Broken in the Health Stack Today - and How Would You Fix It?
Join a small group of senior engineers, product thinkers, and technical leaders for a candid roundtable discussion on the structural issues plaguing today’s healthcare stack—and how we might design our way out of them. Discussion Points: State of Healthca
Dhruv Parthasarathy
Andrew Kayvanfar
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Thursday, Jul 17
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM GMT
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM GMT
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM GMT
Roundtable: How Slack DevXP uses Slack for Collaboration
Ever wonder how Slack uses Slack to build… Slack?The team building Slack's developer tools uses their own product daily to solve complex collaboration challenges. What do they know that most engineering organizations don't?In this roundtable, we'll explor
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Thursday, Jul 10
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM GMT
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM GMT
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM GMT
Roundtable: How AI Tools Are Reshaping Engineering Workflows and Teams
As AI becomes deeply embedded in the engineering workflow, it's reshaping how we design, build, and scale software. From code generation and automated testing to intelligent infrastructure and tooling, engineering leaders are navigating new challenges—and
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Wednesday, Jun 25
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CEST
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CEST
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CEST
ELC AMS: Shift to GenAI w/Laura Tacho
The engineering landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift with the rapid adoption of GenAI assisted engineering practices. Despite significant enthusiasm, investment and a head spinning pace of innovation, engineering leaders face a critical challenge:
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Friday, Jun 27
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT
Roundtable: Executive Presence - How to Stand Out and Lead with Gravitas + Grace
You’ve earned your seat at the table. Now it’s about how you show up.Executive presence isn’t just confidence. It’s how you show calm in chaos, influence without overpowering, and lead with clarity — especially when it counts most.In this roundtable, we’l
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Wednesday, Jul 23
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM GMT
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM GMT
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM GMT
Match & Learn - Cross-Functional Collaboration for Engineering-Driven Outcomes
Building together beats building alone. Connect 1:1 with other engineering leaders to exchange strategies for driving stronger outcomes through better cross-functional collaboration.Cross-Functional Collaboration for Engineering-Driven OutcomesBuilding gr
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Tuesday, Jul 29
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM GMT
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM GMT
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM GMT
Match & Learn - Culture That Endures in the Age of AI: What Still Matters When Things Change
Is your engineering culture AI-proof? Connect with peers who are navigating this critical leadership challenge.This virtual 1:1 Match event is bringing together engineering leaders to exchange practical insights on preserving what matters most as AI trans
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Tuesday, Jun 24
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM GMT
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM GMT
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM GMT
Match & Learn - Disagree & Commit: Sharing Real Stories of Leading Without Final Say
This virtual 1:1 Match event is bringing together engineering leaders to share authentic stories about the challenging art of "disagreeing and committing" – one of the most powerful yet difficult leadership skills to master.Disagree & Commit: Sharing
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Tuesday, Jun 24
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM PDT
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM PDT
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM PDT
[Executive Dinner] AI Apps and Agents in the Enterprise: Opportunities and Challenges
Engineering leaders are under increasing pressure to embed AI across core systems to drive efficiency, reduce manual work, and stay competitive. But unlocking meaningful impact at scale requires navigating a complex set of technical and organizational cha
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Wednesday, Nov 19
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM GMT
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM GMT
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM GMT
Leadership Roundtable: Celebration and Recognition
Boost employee engagement and retention through effective Celebration and Recognition practices by attending our next roundtable session. Recognizing team achievements is vital for maintaining a motivated workforce. This session will explore impactful rec
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Wednesday, Sep 17
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
Leadership Roundtable: Technical Strategy and Roadmaps
Develop and execute robust Technical Strategies and Roadmaps by joining our next roundtable session. A well-defined technical strategy is key to driving innovation and achieving organizational goals. This session will cover strategic planning frameworks,
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Wednesday, Jul 16
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
Leadership Roundtable: Budget and Financial Planning
Master the art of Budget and Financial Planning in our next roundtable session. Effective financial management is crucial for the success of engineering teams. This session will delve into budget allocation, cost management, and financial forecasting. Sha
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ELC Peer Groups
ELC Peer Groups
The peer group program is for all engineering leaders, regardless of role or tenure. It's an ongoing way to gain outside perspectives and discuss real challenges with trusted peers. It's a place where you can get support and support others.
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ELC is a curated community of engineering leaders with over 8,000 members from over 3,000 companies. Our mission is to empower engineering leaders and help evolve the way leadership is implemented in the tech industry. Our community brings those leaders together to share insights, explore trends, attend events, and empower leadership and career growth.
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