Abstract
76%
senior dev or higher
1:11
speaker ratio
60+
practitioners
QCon London 2025 is a three day conference for senior software engineers, architects and team leads. An international program committee of working engineers selects every session. Patterns and practices, not products and pitches.
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Tuesday 8 April
10:35 Churchill (Ground Fl.) Session Platform Engineering Platform Engineering as a Practice of Sociotechnical Excellence Lesley Cordero Staff Software Engineer, Tech Lead @nytimes, Focused on Observability, Shared Platforms, and Building Excellent Teams, Previously Engineer for EdTech In this talk, we’ll explore DevOps as a foundational model for technical leadership that directly supports organizational sustainability. 11:45 Whittle (3rd Fl.) Session building culture Creating Impactful Teams Across Diverse Work Environments Natan Žabkar Nordberg Engineering Manager @topi, Focused on People and Team Leadership in Startups, Larger Companies, Remote, and In-Office Work Culture is the backbone of any thriving organization. It shapes how we work, how we connect, and the products we create. Yet, culture often feels like an intangible, immovable force beyond our control. What if that perception is wrong? 13:35 Fleming (3rd Fl.) Session culture Beyond the Code: Hiring for Cultural Alignment Alicia Collymore Senior Engineering Manager @Incident.io, Dedicated to Leading Teams That Deliver Impactful Software Technical interviews typically focus on coding skills, but cultural alignment is equally crucial for team success. 14:45 Rutherford (4th Fl.) Event Connecting the Dots: Culture & Teams (Limited Space - Registration Required) 15:55 Fleming (3rd Fl.) Session leadership Achieving a Culture That Works: Inclusive Leadership that Drives Lasting Success Matthew Card Software Engineering Manager @BBC, 16+ Years in Software Engineering Join Matthew as he explores the essential role of inclusive leadership in building high-trust, resilient, and engaged teams. Drawing from real-world experience, this talk will uncover how leaders can create a culture that not only motivates but sustains long-term success. 17:05 Windsor (5th Fl.) Session Panel: Building a Culture that Works It’s Everyone’s Responsibility To Build a Great Culture—How Do You Do It?