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June 28–29, 2027

New York

September 15–16, 2026

Berlin

November 9–10, 2026

Communication

Communication

Your guide to clearer communication techniques

  • The story box

    Learn how to use stories to improve your influence as a leader.

A tech lead’s guide to effective communication

Tips for improving your communication skills as a tech lead

Communicating quickly, effectively, and inclusively

Using rhetorical situations to improve internal communication

A leader’s guide to active and reflective listening 

Active listening is often overlooked in the realm of communication. Here are some tactics to improve how you listen to others.

LDX3 New York is live

On our Communication playlist

Brianna McCullough

Influential storytelling

Brianna McCullough talks about how to structure compelling stories that lead to alignment, buy-in and most importantly belief from our stakeholders, partners, and more importantly our teams.

Josh Goldberg

How to complain positively

Josh Goldberg, a serial complainer with a catchy smile, will walk you through the steps he takes to make sure his complaining is heard and felt without causing pain.

Communicating change: leading through the change curve

How to tailor your communications based on how your employees are experiencing and reacting to the change.

In partnership with Frontegg

Help your engineering, product and security teams get on the same page

How can teams find alignment among competing priorities?

The festival for modern engineering leadership

New York • September 15 & 16, 2026

More about Communication

Top Communication videos

  • Empathetic communication as an engineering leader

    The Internet is full of articles about how to build & lead tech teams, however reading these will only get you so far. In order to become a successful tech lead you must also know how to manage people, including: clients, project teams, other colleagues and your bosses.

  • Hacking verbal communication systems

    This talk will outline how to achieve better communication by replacing parts of your talking protocols.

  • Communicating as an engineering leader

    To build great teams you need to understand people. One of your core skills as a leader should be the ability to have effective conversations with your team, the rest of your organisation, and your customers.

  • Navigating different communication styles as engineers

    Have you ever been told you’re “too direct,” or feel like you don’t understand what others want? Or on the other side, do you think others are often too confrontational?

  • Navigating engineering team friction

    Friction is a common, and necessary, part of team growth—but when left unchecked, team friction is unhealthy for you, your coworkers, your company, and ultimately your end users.

  • Storytelling techniques for creating impactful presentations

    Arquay’s session filled with tips on how to use storytelling techniques in your presentations and get your point across in a way that feels natural for you.

  • Presenting to executives

    Kevin Goldsmith shares strategies for planning your presentation, handling unexpected questions and following up afterward when pitching to executives at your company.

  • Increasing your influence through building a professional network

    Have you ever wondered why you aren’t having a bigger impact at work? Why your colleagues aren’t listening to your advice or why those next career opportunities aren’t coming your way? Stop wondering and start influencing.