Berlin • November 9–10, 2026
The pressure is real.
Find what works.
For engineering leaders when the job is changing faster than the playbook
You’re expected to deliver results from AI, keep your team from burning out, and close the gap between what leadership expects and what’s actually possible. And do all of it without a clear engineering leadership playbook.
LeadDev Berlin is where that changes.
Here’s what you’ll find out in Berlin
- What good looks like when you’re under pressure to show results from AI, from teams who are measuring it, proving it, and managing the chaos.
- How to manage expectations from leadership that aren’t realistic.
- How to navigate decisions that feel too big to get wrong, with people who’ve made the same calls on org structure, AI adoption, and technology.
- How others are getting results when it feels like you’re getting left behind.
- How to support teams that are stretched and anxious because of all the change.
Wave 1 tickets are live!
There are only a limited number of tickets at this price. Book early to save up to €800 before prices go up.
Meet the leaders with the answers
Here’s who’s taking the stage in 2026
More names coming soon…
Got a story to tell? We want to hear it.
If you’ve done the messy, real work of engineering leadership and have something honest to share, we want to hear from you. Specific examples over theory. What you tried, what happened, and what you learned.
Deadline for submission: May 24, 2026
You’re not the only one figuring this out
Beyond the main stage, there’s a full programme built around connection and honest conversation with people who understand exactly where you are right now.
- Take part in one of the free 80 minute workshops
- Join table talk discussions on anything from AI tooling to developer performance metrics
- Chat directly with the speakers in Office Hours
- Get coached or listen in on a coaching session
- Find out the next steps to advance in your career and get advice from experienced leaders
- Exclusive activities for senior engineering leaders
- Discover new tooling options in the exhibition hall
Plus, all new activities to get you learning from each other.
Two days to close the gap between where you are and where you need to be
Loved by engineering leaders
Gave me fresh ideas on moving forward with things back at work.
Mark Ashton
TomTom, Software Engineering Manager
The format of the events during the breaks was amazing. I especially liked the speed coaching, solution swaps and table talks.
Ganesh Bala Subramanian
Volkswagen Group Charging Gmbh, Engineering Team Lead
I wish I could have attended the LeadDev conference when I started as an Engineering Manager.
Nivetha Sukumar
SumUp, Engineering Manager
Hosted at the Estrel Congress Center in Berlin
LeadDev is back at the Estrel! Two days in a room full of engineering leaders who understand exactly what you are going through.
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