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Sharing best practices around engineering leadership across companies and domains.
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Facilitating meaningful connections among engineering leaders.
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Helping engineering leaders navigate their growth as leaders.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, Jun 12
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PDT
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PDT
Experience Share: AI Tooling & Developer Productivity
Engineering leaders everywhere are experimenting with AI tools, but what’s actually happening on the ground? Has lead time decreased? Are teams embracing the new tooling? Has code quality changed? In this session, engineering leaders will share lessons le
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11:00 PM, Jun 10 - 12:00 AM GMT, Jun 11
11:00 PM, Jun 10 - 12:00 AM GMT, Jun 11
Roundtable: Scaling High-Performance Engineering Organizations: Talent Reviews and Team Health
Continuing the Scaling High-Performance Orgs conversationHosted by Abraham Velazquez, Engineering Leader at DropboxYour systems may scale — but can your team? As orgs grow, the toughest challenges aren’t technical. This session dives into how Talent Revie
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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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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PDT
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PDT
AI leverage for Leaders Lightning Talks - ELC South Bay/Silicon Valley @ Commure, Mountain View
Join the South Bay engineering-leadership community for a rapid-fire evening of 5-to-10-minute lightning talks that spark fresh thinking on how engineering leaders can introduce and use AI for leverage at all stages of the product development lifecycle.
Friday, Jun 20
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
Roundtable: AI & Data Strategy in Startups
When vision meets execution: Building data foundations that actually drive business outcomesEvery startup says they’re AI-powered. The ones that win know the difference between hype and real advantage.This roundtable is for engineering leaders building th
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM BST
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM BST
ELC London Meetup
Bring Your AI curiousness and leave with insights!Curious about the perspectives of UK leaders and the impact on their organizations? Join us for engaging discussions that spark fresh insights and actionable takeaways. We promise you'll walk away inspired
Thursday, Jun 5
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM CDT
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM CDT
ELC Chicago June Happy Hour
You're Invited: ELC Chicago June Happy Hour Join us for a casual post-work gathering in the Loop designed for engineering leaders in the Chicago area. We're excited to bring together members of the engineering leadership community for an evening of networ
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10:00 PM - 11:00 PM GMT
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM GMT
Roundtable: Running Effective Outage Post Mortems
What actually improves after an outage—depends on how you run the post mortem.Every team hits failure. The question is what you learn—and what you actually fix—after the dust settles.Join a candid, peer-level conversation about what makes post mortems val
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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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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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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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6:00 PM - 6:45 PM GMT
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM GMT
Match & Learn - Leadership in Flat Orgs: Navigating Power Dynamics, Trust & Clarity
This virtual 1:1 Match event brings together community members to explore the nuances of Leadership in Flat Orgs: Navigating Power Dynamics, Trust & Clarity. It’s a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences with fellow engineering leaders f
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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
With AI on the rise, engineering leaders are increasingly being challenged to embed AI in key areas of their organization to enhance productivity and minimize repetitive work. At the enterprise level, this raises a slew of important questions: How do we e
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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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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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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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