The kind of meetups where you forget to check Slack
80 engineering leaders in a room, arguing about whether microservices were a mistake, swapping production war stories, and solving each other's actual problems—not theoretical ones. When the content is this good, people block their calendars, leave work early, and actually show up.
You can find us in Prague, Brno, and Kraków
The Engineering Leaders Community (ELC) is where engineering leaders come to grow, connect, and get real about what it takes to lead in tech. Forget the theory BS.
We focus on honest conversations, real challenges, and practical solutions. Whether it’s through expert panels, deep-dive discussions, or meetups that bring over 100 sharp minds together. We’re here to share what works (and what doesn’t).
We offer a cocktail of legendary meetups, excellent speakers, and a vibrant physical network – completely free.
Why do we grow so fast? Because we expose real stories. Our members grow 10x faster and form lasting connections.
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Our members say about us
„The Engineering Leaders Community is lighting up Prague’s tech scene, and I’m stoked to be part of it. Every event has brought me awesome chances to connect with leaders shaping the tech landscape across Europe – super inspiring and always worth showing up.“
Jakub Beneš
Senior Staff Software Engineer @ Productboard
Our members say about us
„Practical and inspiring. This community offers firsthand insights into the realities behind all lessons and achievements. They teach you how to mix oil and water of Tech and Business so this is a win-win. To see people behind titles. To grow. Essential for today’s and tomorrow’s leaders!“
Tetiana Lobanovska
Engineering Manager, Analytics Platform @ Pure Storage
Our members say about us
“I’m part of the Engineering Leaders Community because it really brings together some of the most talented engineers and leaders, creating opportunities to learn and share beyond the usual meetups (which are great btw). I can build meaningful connections and enhance my personal brand in a focused and supportive environment. I think we’re on the right track to build Silicon Valley in Central Europe!”
Yaman Ktish
Lead Developer of GenAI product @ MSD
Where you can meet us in person
ELC is active across Central Europe – with local chapters and meetups in:
Prague · Brno · Bratislava · Krakow · Vienna (coming soon)
Join us on our mission!
Are you passionate about a practical topic that aligns with our mission? Propose a topic, from scaling teams and structuring OKRs to navigating the first 90 days as a leader, and help shape the ecosystem of engineering leadership.
As a speaker, you’ll guide our audience through your journey, sharing what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons learned along the way. It’s a chance to inspire while building your personal brand. We’ll support you every step of the way to make sure your story resonates. Focus on sharing your motivation, delivering a compelling narrative, and leaving the audience with actionable takeaways. Yes, even the controversial ones.
We’re not looking for sponsors
We’re looking for collaborators.
Partnering with ELC means being part of a movement to shape the future of engineering leadership in Central Europe and beyond.
By joining us, you’ll connect with a highly engaged community of senior leaders and showcase your brand in a meaningful way. Whether it’s through speaking opportunities, tailored events, or talent development programs, we’ll work together to align our partnership with your vision. This isn’t about logos or passive promotion. It’s about making a real, lasting impact. Let’s build something extraordinary together.
ELC Ambassadors & Mentors
Ruthlessly supporting the engineering ecosystems. They invest in engineering leaders, show up at events, and build trust through contribution, not ads.
Director of Engineering & AI @ Tricentis
Ivo Klimša
Engineering Manager @ Pure Storage
Jan Vrtiška
Our proud partners
Ruthlessly supporting the engineering ecosystems.
They invest in engineering leaders, show up at events, and build trust through contribution, not ads.
💥 Supernova Partners
🌀 Orbit Partners
🌀 Orbit Partners
These are trusted collaborators who support the community in unique ways. They sit outside our core partnership tiers, but remain an important part of our ecosystem.
ELC Conference
The Highlight of the year for every Engineering Leader
The ELC Conference brings together engineering and product leaders from across Europe for a full day of talks, networking, and inspiration. Expect real stories from real teams from scaling culture to leading through uncertainty.
16/4
2026
300+
attendees
20+
speakers
all day
event
