The Future of the Tech Team: What's coming and how to be ready

With the acceleration in AI adoption and with Agentic AI becoming embedded in multiple workflows in organisations, technology is changing faster than ever; the way we work, the tools we use, and the teams we’re part of are all shifting beneath our feet.

Whether you’re a seasoned engineer, just starting out in your tech career, or leading a team through constant change, we’re here to discuss and find some new answers to the question: What does the future actually look like for those of us working in tech?

This lively event consisting of a series of short lighting talks plus panel discussion with Q&A, hosted as part of Leeds Digital Festival, brings together a range of voices from across the tech world to explore what’s coming next and what it means for all of us. Expect an honest, wide-ranging conversation with plenty of opportunity to get involved.

Our expert panel includes:

• Macs Dickinson, Director of Engineering at LHV Bank
• Nayza Fioritta Neves Ferro, Head of IT & Interim Head of Software Development at Lhasa Limited and CTO at Consult Lhasa
• James Milner, Managing Director at Exalto Consulting
• Simon Shaw, Delivery Director at Codurance
• Natalie Gray, Director of Marketing & Partnerships at Codurance

What we’ll be discussing:

• How AI is reshaping the day-to-day reality of working in tech
• The skills that will matter most in the next five years, and how to start building them now
• ​How team structures and ways of working are evolving in response to new technology
• ​What engineers really want from their leaders, and what leaders need from their teams
• ​Navigating uncertainty and staying adaptable when the pace of change feels relentless
• ​Fail fast, learn faster and why a culture of experimentation matters at every level
• Why career paths in tech are no longer linear
• ​The relationship between technical teams and the wider business and how to bridge this gap

​Hosted in partnership with Codurance, a software consultancy and community hub for the Leeds tech ecosystem, and Exalto, a Leeds-based recruitment and coaching consultancy, you’ll hear from some of the leading voices in the region who’ll share their insights, stories and recommendations on how to prepare for the next evolution.

​Whether you are a technology leader looking to optimise your teams for success, a manager keen to build a team that delivers at the pace of the business or a technology professional with an eye on career progression, this event will provide opportunities to learn, get inspired, ask your burning questions and network with the Leeds Digital community.