Engineering Management

Are you a Software Engineer or an Engineering Manager who believes there’s more to having tech skills?

Generally speaking, there are two main paths an engineer can take. One is to double down on technology and become a master of the craft. The other is to focus on becoming a master of people.

Managers, especially in engineering, often transition from engineers or developers into management without proper support, training, or role models. There might be books and a few other sources, but there should also be a physical space to share knowledge amongst peers.

We want to offer that space.

This is a series of events for Senior Software Engineers, Tech Leads, Team Leads, Engineering Managers, Directors, VPs, CTOs, or those who aspire to be!

We will explore the topic of what it means to manage engineers well.

Everything is open to discussion: from hiring, scaling teams, managing people and expectations, understanding career progressions and engineering growth plans, coaching and mentoring, effective 1:1s and difficult conversations, conducting performance evaluations, or setting up new processes.

**BECOME OUR SPEAKER – Call for Speakers 2026 **

Do you have a topic that can inspire, educate, or spark meaningful discussion? We’d love to hear from you.
If you’re interested in sharing your knowledge and experience with our community, apply HERE and become one of our 2026 speakers.

When selecting speakers, priority will be given to topics that are most relevant to our community. Topic relevance is based on a needs and interests analysis, gathered after each meetup through an anonymous feedback survey.

Apply now and help shape our 2026 meetup program!

PARTNERS & SPONSORS

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed main partner, Algebra Bernays University Business School, for their unwavering support and recognition of the invaluable contribution our initiative makes to the tech community interested in management.

Interested in becoming one of our In-Kind Sponsors and helping us provide refreshments for our meetup delegates? Reach out to us today!

BENEFITS FOR SPONSORS:

Event Promotion:

• Your company's logo and brief description (with a link to your careers page) are featured in the event listing on our Meetup.com group with over 1000+ members.
• Logo visibility on the event registration page hosted by Algebra.
• Social media promotion before and after the event across the organizers' and speakers' platforms, including:
  • Jelena Jelušić, Director & Owner, INSPO Consulting (7,800+ LinkedIn followers)
  • Filip Šišić, Engineering Manager, Google
  • Marko Velić, Engineering Manager, Google

At the Event:

• Your logo is displayed on digital screens at the venue and featured in the opening presentation.
• Branded materials such as a roll-up banner or other promotional items are prominently placed on stage (extended reach through event photos and videos!) and in front of the networking area.
• A thank-you shout-out from the organizers during the welcome speech.
• Option for a 1-2 minute introductory speech from your company's representative at the beginning of the event.
• Distribution of promotional materials to all attendees (approximately 150-200 participants).
• Opportunity to set up a sponsor booth in the networking area to engage with attendees and promote your brand through interactive activities like giveaways.
• Branding opportunity through sponsorship of food or beverages, such as providing branded items (e.g., branded beer cans and similar).

We’re excited to collaborate and are open to hearing your ideas on how best to showcase your brand at this event! Please feel free to reach out with creative suggestions for activation or customization, and let’s make this partnership truly impactful.

***

Organizers:
Jelena Jelušić
Filip Šišić
Marko Velić

Here you can find the recordings from all previous meetups:

• Meetup #1 | Aftermovie #1
• Meetup #2 | Aftermovie #2
• Meetup #3 | Aftermovie #3
• Meetup #4 | Aftermovie #4
• Meetup #5
• Meetup #6, no recording, unfortunately
• Meetup #7
• Meetup #8
• Meetup #9
• Meetup #10
• Meetup #11 feat. Google | Aftermovie only
• Meetup #12
• Meetup #13
• Meetup #14 | Aftermovie #14
• Meetup #15
• Meetup #16