ELC X AMS: Fireside Chat w/Tom Adams

In fast-scaling technology organizations, defining a long-term technical strategy, fostering a strong engineering culture, and driving innovation are among the biggest challenges leaders face. How do you balance short-term execution with long-term vision? How can leaders cultivate a culture that enables teams to do their best work while staying adaptable in an ever-changing landscape? And what does it take to drive real innovation—not just incremental improvements, but meaningful leaps forward?

In this fireside chat, we’re diving into these topics with none other than Tom Adams, CTO of Adyen. Tom has built and led high-performing engineering teams at global fintech companies, including Cash App and Adyen, shaping the technical direction of products used by millions. With years of experience in distributed teams, bottom-up engineering cultures, and scaling technical organizations, Tom brings a wealth of insights on what it takes to lead effectively in today’s environment.

Join us for an insightful evening with fellow engineering leaders!