Our panel of experts will explore the real-world challenges and solutions in forming, norming, and performing with cross-functional engineering teams. We'll discuss strategies and tactics for rapidly scaling agile teams while maintaining high quality. We'll also explore the role of product owners and product managers on agile teams, including the pros and cons of outsourcing the product manager role. Panelists: Ryan Townsend - Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, Shift Commerce Ryan is a product-focused leader who has 20 years of experience in the technology industry—primarily in web, eCommerce and startups—with the most recent 8 years as CTO of a SaaS startup he co-founded and grew to over £5m in annual revenue, while working with clients from under £1m to over £200m in annual online revenue. As a Fractional CTO, he advises startups, scaleups and established SMBs/enterprises on business/technology strategy, product development, growing teams and implementing software engineering best practices – for more detail, see TWNSND.com Nick Westall - CTO & Founder, Protagonistech Ltd Nick’s three decades in B2B tech for private equity, enterprise and listed companies has seen him lead 10 tech & service M&A’s, turnarounds and rescues, strategy creation and realignment, ground-up strategic transformations, create managed service organisations from scratch, and seen him chased by stampeding cows. Today he provides fractional and interim CTO services for mid-market, scale-ups and start-ups, alongside sales enablement on steroids,and leadership coaching. Fiona Hobbs - Chief Technology Officer at 3t Transform Bios coming soon.. John Miniati - Director of Product Management at Forte Group I'm a growth product manager, responsible for $500+M in new revenue streams over 15+ years from dozens of products. I lead teams of 6-60, to solve complex new market problems from concept to launch, and (re)build product teams and agile processes. Player-coach agile management expertise in B2B SaaS, B2C mobile, HR software, analytics/ML and e-learning. My full-stack skills include Scrum, Roadmap/ Strategy, Lean UX Design, OKR, Requirements/ Storytelling, Communication, and Cross-Functional Management. This event is organised by RecWorks on behalf of the London CTOs. This event is sponsored by Forte Group. RecWorks are the creators of many groups and communities including Meet-a-Mentor a free slack group that introduces aspiring CTOs to experienced CTOs, as well as more junior developers - 3000 introductions made and counting! They also founded one of the largest Java User Groups in Europe - the 8000+ strong London Java Community. They are a community-driven recruitment agency focussing on tech placements in London. London CTOs are a 10-year old London based CTO community with over 1200 members.

Join us for the London CTOs Unconference, a unique and engaging event tailored specifically for Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) on the 6th of December. This event will take place at Codurance's office in London, bringing together esteemed CTOs from diverse industries for a session of insightful discussions, networking, and knowledge sharing. The London CTOs Unconference is a dynamic, participant-driven event, where the agenda is shaped by the attendees themselves. The Unconference format encourages collaboration, interaction, and open dialogue among CTOs, creating an environment that fosters innovation and exchange of ideas. Throughout the Unconference, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a series of interactive sessions. These sessions will cover a wide range of topics pertinent to the challenges and opportunities faced by today’s CTOs and voted for by the attendees themselves. From emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain to agile development methodologies and cyber security, the London CTOs Unconference will explore the most pressing issues in the technology landscape. Participants will gain valuable insights from experienced CTOs who have successfully navigated these challenges and can share practical advice and strategies. The Unconference provides a supportive platform for CTOs to share their experiences, learn from each other’s successes and failures, and build lasting relationships within the tech community. Whether you are a seasoned CTO or just stepping into the role, the London CTOs Unconference offers a unique opportunity to gain fresh perspectives, stay updated on the latest industry trends, and connect with industry leaders. This event is organised by RecWorks on behalf of the London CTOs. RecWorks are the creators of many groups and communities including Meet-a-Mentor a free slack group that introduces aspiring CTOs to experienced CTOs, as well as more junior developers - 3000 introductions made and counting! They also founded one of the largest Java User Groups in Europe - the 8000+ strong London Java Community. They are a community-driven recruitment agency focussing on tech placements in London. London CTOs are a 10-year old London based CTO community with over 1200 members.

As your company grows, so does the complexity of managing your product team. In this event, we will discuss the different product team structures that you can use to effectively deliver customer value at scale. We will also discuss the trade-offs between different models and how to choose the right one for your company. Key Topics: The challenges of scaling product teams What happens when you get your product organizations wrong What good looks like when it comes to product team structures What a squad model is and how to use it effectively Trade-offs between squads and other models Differences between B2B and B2C product teams This workshop consists of a 30 minute talk, and 30 minutes for Q&A. Speaker Bio Nick is a former founder and current chief product officer who's taken tech startups from founding through to scale-up and exit. His first startup was backed by Grelock and exited to France's largest automotive supplier. Since then he's worked with private equity and VC investors to help coach their teams to success. His areas of interest include product metrics, building team alignment, culture and engagement and organisational design for scaling. This event is organised by RecWorks on behalf of the London CTOs. RecWorks are the creators of many groups and communities including Meet-a-Mentor a free slack group that introduces aspiring CTOs to experienced CTOs, as well as more junior developers - 3000 introductions made and counting! They also founded one of the largest Java User Groups in Europe - the 8000+ strong London Java Community. They are a community-driven recruitment agency focussing on tech placements in London. London CTOs are a 10-year old London based CTO community with over 1200 members.