Panel: Engineering Through Disruption: Insights From the C-Suite

The industry is navigating economic uncertainty, AI adoption, and shifting market priorities all at once — in this session CTOs and engineering leaders share what's actually changing inside their organisations and what that means for the skills, mindsets, and adaptability they're hiring for right now

• What companies really expect from upcoming talent: how to stand out for internships and early roles, what engineering leaders look for beyond technical grades
• How young engineers can demonstrate the commercial awareness and problem-solving instincts that matter in turbulent times
• The skills you build today determine whether you lead tomorrow — a behind the scenes look at which bets to make early in your career, how to stay relevant as priorities shift, and what separates engineers who grow into leadership from those who don't