NO FLUFF JUST STUFF PRESENTS
TECHLEADER SUMMIT ’26
Stop reacting to change — architect it. A masterclass in organizational leverage for leaders building high-performing, AI-first engineering cultures.
DEC
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OPAL SANDS RESORT
Clearwater, FL
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SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT ✦ AI ADOPTION ✦ LEADERSHIP ✦ TALENT ACQUISITION & TRAINING ✦ AGILE METHODS ✦
DECEMBER 2
Your ticket includes a full-day workshop
Enterprise Leader AI Accelerator
Brent Laster
Global author, trainer and founder of Tech Skills Transformations LLC
Human Systems for Engineering Leaders - Building your Leadership OS
Robert Harris
Founder of Coded2Lead
Tech Leader Toolbox
Michael Carducci
Software Architect & Magician
Staying Sharp in the Chaos
Hunter Milligan
Developer-Turned Productivity Coach for Devs & Leaders
15
Virtual workshop credits included — a $6,375+ value
Redeem across live, instructor-led NFJS virtual workshops all year. Half-day sessions are 1 credit, full-day are 2 — and credits can be shared with your team.
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✦ LIMITED ATTENDANCE MODEL
An educational event for engineering management and technical leaders — the latest technologies, hiring methodologies, and organizational practices that earn a competitive advantage.
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01Software Engineering Management
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02AI Adoption
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03Leadership
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04Talent Acquisition & Training
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05Agile Methods
TECHLEADER SUMMIT ’26 experts
Robert Harris
Founder of Coded2Lead
Michael Carducci
Software Architect & Magician
Brian Sletten
Forward Leaning Software Engineer @ Bosatsu Consulting
Hunter Milligan
Developer-Turned Productivity Coach for Devs & Leaders
Erica Woods
Director, Contractor Programs & Philanthropy, Apex Systems
Raju Gandhi
Founder, DefMacro Software
Ken Sipe
Cloud Architect & Tech Leader
Adam Tornhill
Founder of CodeScene & Author of "Your Code as a Crime Scene"
Rachel Laycock
THOUGHTWORKS - Chief Technology Officer
Kiran Rouzie
THOUGHTWORKS - Global Head of Organizational Change & Transformation
Frank Greco
Senior AI/ML Strategist, Educator, and Community Leader
No Fluff Zone
An independent event, free of vendor bias. Learn the latest in technology leadership without the sales pitch.
Actionable Strategies
Focused 60-minute sessions on time-tested solutions and easy-to-implement strategies for organizations of any size.
Learn From The Best
Many of the industry’s best leaders and authors, together in one room — with you.
- Access to world-class experts
- Thirty 60-minute in-depth sessions
- Video replay of sessions
- Session slides & examples
- Topic panel discussions
- Integrated chat & interaction
THE VENUE
Opal Sands Resort
Unobstructed Gulf views from every guest room, suite, and restaurant — even the fitness center. Optional travel packages cover lodging and airfare within the continental US.
430 SOUTH GULFVIEW BLVD, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33767
TRAVEL DETAILS
Bring the family — dolphins, Caladesi Island & the Dalí are nearby.
CLEARWATER, FL
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