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World Congress 2026 Europe - Virtual Stage • Jul 2, 2026 • Session details

Reading the Room: The Missing Competency in Tech Leadership

Carol Palombini

Why do flawless technical pitches still get rejected? Pure logic often breeds executive skepticism. Master organizational awareness to finally secure stakeholder buy-in and accelerate your tech career.

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