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World Congress 2024 • Aug 13, 2024 • Session details

Jelena Jelušić - Engineering Management Meetup Success Story Discover How to Host Events Engineers Love

Jelena Jelušić

Jelena Jelušić reveals how to host engineering events developers actually want to attend. Discover the blueprint for creating safe, sales-free spaces that naturally attract top-tier leadership talent.

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#1 about 4 min

Overcoming resistance to engineering management roles

Rapid company scaling reveals a lack of senior engineers willing to transition into people leadership.

#2 about 4 min

Developing dual career paths and management academies

Internal training programs and external market hires establish formalized engineering leadership tracks.

#3 about 4 min

Launching a community meetup for engineering managers

Cultivating a physical networking space allows new and aspiring tech leaders to share practices.

#4 about 5 min

Core elements of a successful community tech event

In-person networking, exclusive attendance, and safe discussion environments foster deeper engagement among attendees.

#5 about 5 min

Promoting events through tech media partnerships

Utilizing podcasts, speaker interviews, and long-tail content organically grows community reach without paid advertising.

#6 about 4 min

Analyzing audience demographics and meetup community impact

Providing continuous learning opportunities positions the host company as a highly desirable tech employer.

#7 about 3 min

Transitioning to an independent volunteer community model

Corporate acquisitions can force community initiatives to pivot towards sustainable, brand-agnostic strategic partnerships.

#8 about 4 min

Actionable strategies for hosting successful engineering meetups

Identifying market gaps and empowering reluctant speakers ensures consistent, high-quality event programming.

#9 about 6 min

Navigating leadership promotions and event management logistics

Mentorship programs ease transitions from peer to manager while careful event organization maintains attendee exclusivity.

Matching moments

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Fostering engineering culture through internal events and communications

Rasmus Hald Rasmus Hald · World Congress 2025

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Connecting with talent at developer conferences

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4:28 min

Attracting engineering talent through authentic corporate sustainability

Rudi Bauer Rudi Bauer +1 · Cappuccino with HR

3:09 min

Building independent platforms to amplify team achievements

Phil Bennett · World Congress 2021

4:58 min

Personal stories of career transformation from community members

John Komarnicki John Komarnicki · World Congress 2026 North America

1:10 min

Navigating the transition to engineering management

Anna John · World Congress 2023

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