Mentoring is not only about sharing experience from an established specialist with someone new in the field but also beneficial for the mentor than for the mentee. Creating a positive reputation among recruiters and the community, scaling yourself and your impact through content, reviewing pet projects to develop confidence, and increasing the number of proposals from employers are just some of the benefits that a tech professional can achieve through mentoring. I will also share how mentoring beginners helped me to be hired into my current position. The presentation will help experienced specialists who want to build a professional community but are unsure of its benefits.

What will be discussed? What distinguishes pressure from chaos in product teams? Why do these concepts often blur, and how can teams learn to navigate the fine line between them? What helps teams grow beyond their limits? Why do mature teams lose sensitivity to growth stimuli, while younger teams struggle to define their approach to growth? What breaks teams, and what strengthens them? How can managers develop a strategy for managing team press

What does it mean to be a leader, and what qualities should you develop in yourself? And how do you know if you even have these skills? This isn’t just a question—it’s the key to understanding where to start and how to move forward in unlocking your potential. Let’s break down leadership and coaching as a tool for unleashing your leadership potential. We’ll explore how coaching differs from mentoring, psychotherapy, and training—and why they’re not all the same. Special focus will be on self-coaching: learning to engage in an internal dialogue so you can keep moving forward even when external support is lacking. I’ll share a few practical life hacks and real-world examples that will help you create a plan and start taking action as soon as tomorrow.

Every day, managers and team leads face numerous routine tasks: creating and updating issues in Jira, running meetings, syncing the team, handling retrospectives, and managing documentation. Most of these processes take up valuable time that could be spent on strategic leadership and team development. In this talk, I will show how AI can optimize team processes, automate routine tasks, and make workflows more efficient. You will learn how AI enhances Scrum processes and helps streamline team management. I will also share my experience in automating workflows in Jira and Slack: how to reduce manual work with simple automation rules, set up automatic notifications for blockers, generate Confluence pages, track team productivity, and extract valuable insights.

Developing a product mindset is a long-term process that requires effective communication, team engagement, and a culture of experimentation. When developers feel like they are part of the product, they go beyond just coding—they create real value for users. We will explore real-world cases and practical tools to tackle each challenge, transforming teams from executors into product enthusiasts. Additionally, we will provide actionable advice for developers on how to independently drive a strong product culture

A mix of practical advice and real-life stories, where two experts share the secrets of successfully passing all stages from the prescreen to the final conversation. An interview is always a challenge, regardless of experience. Is it possible to avoid common mistakes and increase your chances of success? Yes! The main thing is to know how to prepare properly and what tricks to avoid. At this talk, two experts will share real-life stories and practical advice on how to go through all the stages from the first prescreen to the final conversation. We will analyze typical mistakes of candidates, explain how not to disrupt the offer at the last moment, and give recommendations that will help you feel confident during the interview

One of the biggest challenges in workplace communication is expressing dissatisfaction and providing feedback. Over 50% of misunderstandings arise in these situations, regardless of the project. Add emotional burnout and cultural differences, and the consequences can become serious. In his speech, Alexey will tell share feedback tools that work effectively for IT professionals. He will explore why many cultures struggle with giving and receiving constructive criticism and how fundamental argumentation principles, combined with simple empathy-based techniques, can help prevent more than half of potential conflicts.

Ever noticed that one team runs like a well-oiled machine while another keeps getting stuck? Why does one developer thrive on freedom while another panics without clear instructions? And most importantly—how do you handle this when you’re no longer just coding, but leading?

In the world of IT, where technologies develop at the speed of light, it's crucial to understand not only what to learn but also when to do it. In this presentation, we will explore a practical approach to the professional development of an IT specialist and figure out how to effectively track industry innovations without compromising your main work. We will discuss what truly influences your value as a developer, when it's worth investing time in learning new technologies, and how this relates to other important skills - from English proficiency to understanding the business value of projects. The presentation will be useful for both beginners who are just entering the job market and experienced developers who strive to remain competitive.

Every true perfectionist has heard at least once in their life that nothing and no one is perfect, so you just need to lower your standards, stop stressing over details, and allow yourself to make mistakes. After all, we learn from our mistakes, and only those who do nothing never make mistakes. And while all of this is true, the likelihood that it has helped you in any way is about 0.0000000000001%. In her presentation, Maria will talk about the revolutionary drug Perfectionisin. We will take a deeper look at perfectionism, understand what lies behind it, and focus on addressing the root causes. In other words, treating the disease, not just the symptoms.