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Sharing best practices around engineering leadership across companies and domains.
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, Nov 12
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST
ELC NYC Roundtables: The AI Budget Reckoning - Making Smart Bets in 2026
The AI experimentation phase is over (or is it…?). As we head into 2026 planning cycles, engineering leaders face hard questions: Which AI investments actually pay off? What can we afford to build vs buy? How do we justify GPU costs and AI tooling spend w
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
ELC Happy Hour
KW Engineering Leaders Happy HourLet's wrap up the year together! Join fellow engineering leaders in Kitchener-Waterloo for an informal happy hour @ Boathouse.No agenda, no presentations - just a chance to connect with other local leaders, swap stories fr
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5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PST
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PST
[Executive Dinner] AI Is Transforming Incident Management
AI is transforming incident management—streamlining everything from detection and investigation to response and resolution. But while automation is accelerating, human leadership remains critical. For engineering leaders, the challenge is no longer j
Learn MoreThursday, Dec 11
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM GMT
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM GMT
Match & Learn - Psychological Safety in High-Velocity AI Organizations
As AI reshapes how engineering teams build and make decisions, speed and pressure are rising. In this environment, psychological safety isn’t just a “nice to have”, it’s the foundation for trust, creativity, and sustainable high performance.In these 1:1 c
Learn MoreThursday, Nov 6
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM GMT
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM GMT
Roundtable: AI Dilemmas: Should I Use a Tool, Agent, Team of Agents or Workflow?
Every week, there’s a new AI solution promising 10x productivity.But which path actually scales for engineering teams : a single smart tool, an autonomous agent, a swarm of agents, or a workflow built around them?In this unfiltered, small-group roundtable
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12:00 AM - 1:00 AM GMT
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM GMT
Roundtable: The AI Productivity Paradox: Why Some Teams Gain 30% While Others Lose 20%
Every team is using AI.But here’s the uncomfortable truth: some engineering orgs are shipping 30% faster, while others are quietly watching velocity drop with the same tools.This is an unfiltered, small-group roundtable where engineering leaders compare w
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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM EST
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM EST
KW Roundtable: Year-End Performance Reviews & Team Reflection
KW Roundtable: Preparing for Year-End Performance Reviews & Team ReflectionThe year is winding down, and for engineering leaders, that means performance reviews, team retrospectives, and planning for what's ahead. But let's be honest - turning these e
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6:00 PM - 6:45 PM GMT
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM GMT
Match & Learn - Leading Effective Teams: Mastering Collaboration & Delegation
Want to lead—not just manage? This virtual 1:1 Match event brings engineering leaders together to share how they’re building high-performing teams through strong collaboration and smart delegation.Leading Effective Teams: Mastering Collaboration & Del
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7:00 PM - 7:45 PM GMT
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM GMT
Match & Learn - Engineering Leadership Matrix: Building Your Core Skillset
What makes a great engineering leader? This virtual 1:1 Match event brings together engineering leaders to unpack the essential skills that drive growth—from first-time manager to seasoned exec.Engineering Leadership Matrix: Building Your Core SkillsetGre
Learn MoreWednesday, Nov 19
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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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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