World Congress 2025 • Aug 20, 2025 • Session details

Successful talent development in tech: A joint journey of executives and talents

Alexander Weißhaupt, Stefan Menschner, Tabitha Kleine, Vanessa Zellien

A third of senior tech staff will retire within a decade. Discover how executives and developers must unite to bridge the experience gap and build tomorrow's technical leaders.

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Transitioning from a software developer to a technical leader

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Leadership in high-growth tech environments

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Actionable steps to build internal senior talent

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Creating a joint collaborative journey for continuous talent development

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