CEO Roundtables London
London's premier CEO networking events
Lean, Loved & Fundable: Raising for Consumer Brands in the Age of AI
Mon, Oct 5, 5:00 PM**Lean, Loved & Fundable: Raising for Consumer Brands in the Age of AI** *A fireside with Ananya Chowdhury, Growth Equity Expert at The Craftory* Capital is flooding into AI. So where does that leave founders building real products people can hold, use and love? Investors haven't stopped backing consumer brands. They've raised the bar. Today's fundable product founders run leaner, grow smarter and build brands with loyalty that no algorithm can replicate. Join us for an honest conversation with Ananya Chowdhury, Growth Equity Expert at The Craftory, one of the leading investors in challenger consumer brands. She'll share what it really takes to raise right now, and what separates the brands that scale from the ones that stall. **We'll cover:** * 💰 What investors look for in product businesses in an AI-first market * ⚙️ How to use AI to run lean and stretch every pound of capital * ❤️ Why brand, community and customer love are your real moat * 📈 The metrics and story that get you from pitch to term sheet **Who it's for:** Product-based founders preparing to raise, or raising now, who want a clear view of what matters in today's market. **Food & drinks Included: a full buffet!** Expect straight answers, practical takeaways and a room full of founders building the same way you are. 🚀
Fashion Connections: Women CEOs, Leaders & Innovators
Mon, Oct 12, 5:00 PM**Welcome to Socialite Connections - Fashion Connections: Women CEOs, Leaders & Innovators** Step into a room of ambitious women shaping the future of fashion, luxury, retail and creative business. Fashion Connections brings together female CEOs, business owners, senior executives, decision-makers, entrepreneurs and innovators for an evening of meaningful introductions, new relationships and commercial opportunities. Whether you are looking to meet potential clients, develop strategic partnerships, discover new suppliers, collaborate on exciting projects or simply expand your circle of influential business contacts, this event provides the perfect setting to make valuable connections face-to-face. **The Anthologist -** Located in the heart of the City, on Gresham Street by Bank station, The Anthologist is a gorgeous bar & restaurant with a cosy outside seating area. We are ready to welcome you with delicious travel inspired dishes, gorgeous spritzes & bubbly. **Event Schedule** **18:00 – 21:00 \| Welcome & Warm Intro:** Your name will be checked off the guest list, you will be given a name badge and you will be introduced to each other. **19:30 – 20:00 \| One Min Pitch:** All attendees will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves to everyone in the room. **20:00 \- 21:00 \| Informal Networking:** It will be a free form event where guests can mingle amongst each other in a relaxed environment, when the one minute pitch is finished. **Why Attend?** **Meet influential women in fashion and business** – Connect face-to-face with CEOs, Directors, entrepreneurs and decision-makers. Meet potential clients, partners, suppliers and collaborators. **Expand your professional circle** – Build relationships with ambitious women from across fashion, luxury and retail. Exchange knowledge, industry insights and experiences with people working across the sector. **Build valuable collaborations** – Find women whose expertise, products or services could complement your own business. Introduce yourself and your business to a relevant audience in a professional setting. **Develop relationships that go beyond the event** – Turn introductions into genuine professional connections and future opportunities. Meet, talk business and build relationships in a relaxed and sophisticated environment. **If you are serious about growing your business, expanding your network and meeting the right people, this is a room worth being in.** **Who Should Attend?** **This event is designed for ambitious women working across fashion, luxury and retail, including:** CEOs, Directors and business owners Fashion entrepreneurs and brand owners Fashion designers and creative business owners Luxury retail professionals and decision-makers Buyers, consultants and industry specialists Marketing, PR and branding professionals Stylists and image consultants E-commerce and retail specialists Fashion technology and innovation specialists Investors, advisers and business consultants Women looking to build new business relationships and opportunities **Whether you are established in your career or growing your own business, this is an opportunity to meet like-minded women, exchange ideas and explore new commercial opportunities.** **Photos/videos** may be taken for promotional purposes. You will be added to our whatsapp group on the day of the event.
Dead Product Society | After Work Drinks
Thu, Oct 1, 6:00 PM**Dead Product Society \| After Work Drinks** Come along, bring a friend/colleague or two and join us for a relaxed evening of informal product and tech chats over a few drinks and doughnuts. We aim to connect everyone without awkwardness or LinkedIn spiel, and value good conversation over boring presentations. **Who is welcome?** Product Managers, CEOs, UX/UI Designers, Developers, Scrum Masters etc. We welcome anyone who works in, with or wants to break into product. *Note: We intentionally keep our After Work Drinks on the smaller side to allow for more in-depth conversations.* **The Bike Shed** We'll be hanging out in the lounge area (behind the area with all the tables, next to the store). \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Dead Product Society** Dead Product Society is a collective of like-minded professionals sharing real-talk and joining forces to navigate the twists and turns of the product world. Our down-to-earth community is for anyone who works in, with or wants to break into product teams regardless of their background or experience. **Our Sponsors** Shout out to our generous sponsors at Waggel Pet Insurance; Lifetime pet insurance, simplified. With their support we are able to host these events for you and create a space for those important, honest conversations.
The one pitfall every transformation needs to avoid
Tue, Oct 13, 5:00 PMI’ve worked on several large-scale agile transformations, and one theme has consistently stood out: lasting change depends on leadership being part of the transformation, not simply supporting it from the sidelines. Leadership endorsement matters, but sustainable change comes when leaders understand, role-model and reinforce the new ways of working themselves. Their behaviours, decisions and the environment they create can either accelerate progress or unintentionally pull an organisation back towards old habits. **In this talk:** * I’ll share real stories from large-scale transformations where teams demonstrated measurable improvements, and explore how leadership behaviours influenced whether those improvements were able to grow and endure. * I’ll share examples of significant successes, supported by data, and what helped create the conditions for those results as well as what happened when those conditions later changed. * I’ll explore why leadership development is such an important part of organisational change, and how bringing leaders into the learning journey early can help new ways of working become embedded and sustainable. Ultimately, transformation is not something leaders sponsor for others to do. Leadership behaviour is part of the system — and can make or break the conditions for lasting improvement.
LJC Roundtable: The JCP, Java Community & The Future of Java
Mon, Oct 5, 5:00 PM**Please register on [eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ljc-roundtable-the-jcp-java-community-the-future-of-java-tickets-2000420808488) to join this event.** Join the London Java Community for an evening of conversation, collaboration and community at The Marquis Cornwallis in Bloomsbury, London, as we bring Java developers and community members together for our latest LJC Roundtable. We’re delighted to be hosting this event with the support of our new LJC partners, Vonage. We’re excited to welcome Vonage to the LJC community and look forward to working together to create more opportunities for the Java community to connect, share knowledge and shape the future of the ecosystem. This informal, discussion-led evening is an opportunity to share ideas, explore the topics shaping the Java ecosystem and hear directly from leaders helping to influence the future of Java. **Special Guest Speaker: Heather VanCura** We’re delighted to welcome Heather VanCura, Vice President at Oracle and Chairperson of the Java Community Process (JCP), who will open the evening with a short talk about the JCP and the wider Java Community — providing inspiration and context for our roundtable discussions. Heather will also explore some of the key JCP working groups and areas of community collaboration, including: * Java in Education – supporting the next generation of Java developers and exploring how Java can continue to play a role in education. * The Java Ecosystem – collaboration across the community and the wider ecosystem that keeps Java evolving. * Java & AI – exploring the opportunities, challenges and community conversations around Java and the rapidly developing world of AI. There will be plenty of time to dive deeper into these topics, share your own experiences and discuss where the Java community should focus next. **About Heather VanCura** Heather VanCura is a seasoned global business executive with more than 20 years of experience driving brand and shareholder value. She is Senior Director and Chairperson of the Java Community Process (JCP), where she leads collaboration among major technology companies including Amazon, Google, IBM, Intel, Microsoft and others on Java standards. At Oracle, Heather also heads the MySQL Community and Developer Relations team. An international keynote speaker, she has presented across six continents and in more than 50 countries. Beyond her corporate roles, Heather advises on digital transformation, consults on virtual events, serves as an Expert in Residence at Rippleworks, and mentors technical leaders through initiatives including Andela, TechBridge and Women Who Code. **What to Expect** This is a roundtable, not a traditional conference talk. Heather’s introduction will provide some thought-provoking ideas and context before we open up the discussion to the community. Come along to: * Hear from Heather about the JCP and the future of Java * Learn more about current JCP working groups and initiatives * Share your perspectives on Java, AI and the wider ecosystem * Exchange ideas and experiences with fellow Java professionals * Take part in open, community-led discussions * Network with the LJC community over drinks and food **Event Host:** Steve Poole, Developer Advocate & Community Director, London Java Community **Speaker:** Heather VanCura, Vice President at Oracle & Chairperson of the JCP Date: Monday 5th October Time: 6:00pm–9:00pm Venue: The Marquis Cornwallis Address: 31 Marchmont Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 1AP Whether you’re deeply involved in the Java Community Process or simply interested in where Java is heading, this is a great opportunity to get involved, ask questions and help shape the conversation. Come along, bring your ideas and be part of the discussion. **Please register on [eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ljc-roundtable-the-jcp-java-community-the-future-of-java-tickets-2000420808488) to join this event.**
In-person meetup: AI for Careers in Product
Wed, Sep 30, 5:00 PM**Please note this is an offline event with limited space. RSVP only if you will be able to attend in person. If you want to watch the live streaming, please RSVP to our [Online Event](https://www.meetup.com/producttank-london/events/316593695/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=347816072)**. Due to capacity constraints, we will be closing our RSVP 24 hours before the event, and will not be allowing in walk-ins, apologies in advance! **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **AI for Careers in Product** The product job market and the day-to-day discipline of product management are shifting rapidly as AI rewrites the rules on both sides of the hiring table. Join us for an exclusive evening featuring leading product executives, builders, and career strategists who are navigating this evolution from the front lines. Together, we’ll explore the full spectrum of AI’s impact on product careers: from how hiring teams use automated funnels to screen candidates at scale, to how real-world PMs are deploying personal AI agent swarms to amplify their daily output. You’ll walk away with field-tested strategies, effective job-search tactics that cut through the noise, and actionable insights to supercharge your impact and future-proof your product journey. **Our speakers:** [Sailendra Kumar ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sailendrak/)\- VP of Product for B2B at The Stepstone Group [David Killeen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekilleen/) \- Field CPO\, EMEA at Pendo [James Gunaca](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgunaca/) \- Product Management Career Coach As always we will close our meet-up with a candid discussion and Q&A. This event is sponsored by The Stepstone Group. **Location:** Bluefin Building 110 Southwark St, London SE1 0TA, United Kingdom **Timings:** 6:00 - Doors open 6:00 - 7:00 - Networking 7:00 - 8:00 - Talks 8:00 - 8:20 - Networking and drinks/ nibbles 8:20 - 8:40 - Speaker Q&A 8:40 - 9:00 - Networking Please note that the event will also be live-streamed on our YouTube channel and images will be taken throughout the evening. To keep up-to-date with our upcoming talks, follow our [LinkedIn page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/producttanklondon) and our [YouTube channel.](https://www.youtube.com/c/MindtheProductTV) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- By attending this event, you agree to give permission for any photos taken during the event to be used for promotional purposes, give permission for your name and surname to be used for registration purposes, and agree to be contacted by email by ProductTank.
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