After a successful edition in 2026, we are returning to HighTechXL for another CTO Unconference. The CTO Unconference is designed for:
- CTOs of deeptech startups
- Heads of R&D
- Technical founders
Why participate?
The CTO Unconference is designed and curated specifically for CTOs like you, providing a trusted environment to:
✅ Share your challenges and receive input from experienced peers
✅ Learn from different approaches and gain fresh perspectives
✅ Expand your network with like-minded technology leaders
What is an unconference?
The purpose of an Unconference is peer-to-peer learning. This takes place through multiple discussion rounds and groups. For example, three rounds and four groups create twelve opportunities for meaningful conversations. The expertise, challenges, and questions of the participants shape the Unconference agenda. What makes this format valuable is that it revolves around the topics that matter most to you. You bring forward the themes that are relevant to your situation, whether it is a challenge you need help solving or a valuable lesson you can share with others.
It is an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day rush and focus on the topics that matter most to you. These can vary widely, such as:
🧱 The building blocks for success as your company grows
🔬 How to build an asset-light development approach
🎓 Making the transition from science and academia to entrepreneurship
💡 Designing for manufacturability
💸 Sharing practical fundraising tips and experiences
📝 Your patent strategy
🧲 The dos and don'ts of attracting and retaining talent
🛒 Knowing when your product is ready for the market
🥷 How to establish an agile hardware development process
🗳️ The personal choices you have made throughout your entrepreneurial journey
…and all the best practices and failures that others can learn from.
The preliminary program
08:30 - 09:30 Registration & Coffee
09:30 - 09:45 Opening & Welcome
09:45 - 10:15 Format Introduction
10:15 - 10:45 Round 1
10:45 - 11:00 Break
11:00 - 11:30 Round 2
11:30 - 12:00 Round 3
12:00 - 12:15 Wrap-up & Closing
12:15 - 13:00 Lunch & Networking
Register now for the CTO Unconference at HighTechXL.
