I used to go to CTO events in London, and found them of variable quality.
Firstly, most CTOs were surprised I came from a coding background. Even more were surprised to hear I committed code regularly.
Secondly, most of the discussion was about how to deal with tactical issues in a strategic framework that was almost impossible to relate to.
I don't CTO any more (went back to being a humble dev because it made me happier), but 90% of CTO-only lists/networking events/activities are ego exercises first, useful only by accident.
If somebody can fix that, ace. There is nothing here that suggests this will actually be practically useful.
Firstly, most CTOs were surprised I came from a coding background. Even more were surprised to hear I committed code regularly.
Secondly, most of the discussion was about how to deal with tactical issues in a strategic framework that was almost impossible to relate to.
I don't CTO any more (went back to being a humble dev because it made me happier), but 90% of CTO-only lists/networking events/activities are ego exercises first, useful only by accident.
If somebody can fix that, ace. There is nothing here that suggests this will actually be practically useful.