CTO Summit 2025.
Level up as a CTO at our annual CTO Summit. Lunch starts at 1 pm, followed by rapid-fire insights from top engineers and leaders.
At 6:30 pm, we hop on a bus from Kinopolis to Bullerei for dinner and drinks — a relaxed setting to connect with fellow CTOs. With code.talks speakers in the mix, expect top-tier ideas and conversations.
- Limited spots.
- First come, first served.
Who attended. 148 attended.
CloudflareDirector of Product
w3.labsCTO
CygridFounder & CEO, CPTO
ROQ TechnologyFounder & MD
CiaraFounder
AdeAnimaFounder
alphalistManaging Director
- +141more members
Are we missing someone? Tell them to fill out our Request Invite form and mention you as a reference.
Agenda
Doors open
The Summit kicks off in Cinema 8 from 1:00 PM. You can pick up your ticket and wristband at the code.talks Check-In desks.
Lunch & networking time!
Don’t miss our Lunch: a special area with live cooking and great dishes!
Welcome Message and Program Outline
Tobi as the host of the CTO Summit will welcome everyone and outline the program for the day.
Tobias SchlottkeCo-founder & Partner, saas.groupLinkedIn
Fireside Chat with Bjarne Stroustrup
Bjarne StroustrupCreator of C++
Daniel GeblerFounder & CTO, Picnic TechnologiesLinkedIn
Talk: Actually shipping agents and not just talking about it
AI agents are deep in the hype cycle, but actual deployments lag behind the promise. Lets dive into our proven approach to agentify any enterprise in a concrete way you can do tomorrow.
Malte UblCTO, VercelLinkedIn
Panel: Productivity gains through AI?!
The research is unclear, and our teams’ personal experiences with implementing agentic systems are mixed. While we enjoyed success in small projects—and half of LinkedIn seems to claim they’ve found the holy grail of agentic coding or how to use LLMs for productivity gains—the truth is less clear-cut. This panel will explore why these experiences are so mixed and what could actually help our teams work better with AI in the background.
Breath as a Performance Lever: What CTOs Can Learn from World Record Freediving
Tom Sietas, 22-time freediving world record holder and author of „Deine Atmung ändert alles!“, shares how targeted breathing techniques regulate stress and enhance performance under extreme pressure. In this talk, he bridges the gap between high-performance sports and tech leadership: how mastering your own physiology can improve decision-making, resilience, and focus in critical moments. Attendees will gain practical tools to apply simple breathing strategies for sharper thinking and sustainable energy in their role as technology leaders.
Tom Sietas22-time Freediving World Record Holder
Dinner time!
From 6:30 PM it’s dinner time! Jump on our shuttle to Bullerei, where a stellar 3-course menu and amazing drinks await. Plus, our code.talks speakers are in the mix—this is one night you don’t want to miss.
After Conference Party!
Still up for party? Our shuttle will take you from Bullerei straight to our exclusive after-party at Thomas Read on the Reeperbahn. Enjoy Live Music, great Djs, delicious drinks and even better company.