# Event Details - **Event Name**: Software Engineering Leadership Meet Up & Social - May 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Leading While Learning - Continuously Improving as Engineering LeadersAbout this EventI’m delighted to share the details for the third Software Engineering Leadership @ WRK event & Social of 2026.Leading While Learning - Continuously Improving as Engineering Leaders📅 Thursday 28th May 2026⏰ 6:00–8:00pmAs engineering leaders, learning doesn’t stop when we reach management — but finding time and direction for continued professional development can be challenging.For this event, we’ll be delving into continued professional development for busy leaders — exploring how we can keep growing our own skill sets while creating environments that empower our teams to learn and thrive.🌟 What to expectWe’ll hear from three expert speakers, each sharing practical insights from their leadership journeys, followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A.As always, we encourage knowledge‑sharing from across the room, with conversation continuing into the social afterwards.🎤 SpeakersRachael MorganHead of Data TechnologyRachael is a Head of Data Technology and engineering leader with deep experience leading large‑scale data and engineering teams across highly regulated and high‑growth environments. Currently an Engineering Lead for Data & Pricing in Homes at Lloyds Banking Group, she has previously led complex cloud and data platform transformations, including multi‑million‑pound migrations to Google Cloud and geographically distributed teams.Passionate about leadership as a craft, Rachael is a strong advocate for continuous learning, reflective leadership, and creating environments where both people and technology can thrive. Through her leadership practice and thought leadership, she champions curiosity, inclusion, and growth‑mindset thinking as critical enablers of high‑performing teams.Ivor CaldwellFounder & Coach — Practical LeadersIvor has led engineering organisations from 50 to 500 people and has spent over a decade developing engineering leaders through hands‑on coaching and mentoring — from new team leads to senior managers. He now runs Practical Leaders, a consultancy helping tech leaders get better at the parts of the job nobody taught them.Jeff WatkinsCAIOJeff is a CAIO, CTO and CPTO with more than 25 years’ experience helping organisations turn AI ambition into practical, secure outcomes. He works at the intersection of AI strategy, product, engineering and cybersecurity, with a focus on generative AI, human‑centred adoption, and secure‑by‑design delivery.A regular keynote speaker and commentator, Jeff is known for making complex AI topics clear, grounded, and genuinely useful for both technical and leadership audiences.🗓 Event Schedule6:00pm — Arrival, food, drinks & networking6:30pm — Main session and panel discussion with Ivor, Rachael & Jeff7:30pm onwards — Q&A, followed by a post‑event social at The Brew Society for those who’d like to continue the conversation🍕 Food and refreshments will be provided on the evening.📍 Huge thanks to our friends CGI for hosting — these events wouldn’t be possible without their continued support in providing a space for the events.We can’t wait to see you on Thursday 28th May 2026 🙌Please make sure to RSVP via the event link or Eventbrite, as numbers are limited.#techcommunity #engineeringleadership #continuouslearning - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leeds/software-engineering-leadership-meet-up-and-social-may-2026/100001987900309338 - **Event Categories**: business, performances, meetups, food-drinks, entertainment, artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Leeds - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: CGI - 1 Whitehall Quay - **lat**: 53.7957429 - **long**: -1.5511755 - **full address**: CGI - 1 Whitehall Quay, 1 Whitehall Quay, Leeds, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Software Engineering Leadership Meet Up & Social - May 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d8f883703626b2c21e0b59ded26fdb77e68fc00c99de7db46ddcb9533527f06a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc3a7b76-gmir.jpg?v=1776837957 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Software Engineering Leadership Meet Up & Social - May 2026 being held? - **A:** Software Engineering Leadership Meet Up & Social - May 2026 takes place on Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at CGI - 1 Whitehall Quay, 1 Whitehall Quay, Leeds, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Software Engineering Leadership Meet Up & Social - May 2026? - **A:** Software Engineering Leadership Meet Up & Social - May 2026 is organized by James Westwood. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Software Engineering Leadership Meet Up & Social - May 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leeds, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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