LeadDev Barcelona Meetup

🚀 LeadDev Barcelona Meetup #7 – Empowering Engineering Leadership

We’re back for another edition of LeadDev Barcelona Meetup, tailored specifically for tech leads, engineering managers, and engineering leaders looking to sharpen their leadership skills and connect with like-minded professionals in the industry.

This event is all about leading teams, driving engineering excellence, and exploring strategies that can help you scale your leadership impact. With inspiring talks from top professionals and ample networking opportunities, this is the perfect environment for learning, sharing insights, and forging connections with peers.

What can you expect?

• Actionable leadership insights on scaling engineering teams and improving productivity • Networking with fellow tech leads, engineering managers, and senior engineers • Delicious refreshments and snacks, courtesy of our sponsor, Manychat

📅 Date: 22nd of October 2026 ⏰ Time: 18:00 - 21:00 📍 Location: [Manychat's Barcelona Office (Carrer de Pau Claris, 194, Eixample, 08037)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/7GaVtstraiSM5fHo7)

Agenda: 18:00 – Arrival, networking, and refreshments 18:20 – Welcome from the hosts 18:30 – Welcome from the sponsor 18:35 – Leading with Context: AI for the Human Side of Engineering - Anastasia Videneeva\, People Growth Partner at Manychat

Engineering leadership is deeply human work, but AI can still change how we do it. In this talk, I’ll share how AI can support this work as a thinking partner: helping leaders structure context, notice patterns, challenge assumptions, and make better decisions, while keeping judgement and relationships human.

19:00 - Choosing the tools is just the First Step: AI adoption at Ocado - Edu Capell\, Engineering Practice Lead at Ocado.

In software development, selecting an AI tool is just the start. Real value requires moving beyond the buzz and solving actual engineering problems. We'll share Ocado Technology’s journey, discussing how we assess tools, the critical role of enablement, and how to measure impact as we transitioned from pilot to scale

19:25 – Closing remarks 19:30 – Networking with Food & Drinks 21:00 – Close

Spaces are limited – RSVP to secure your spot and join a community of engineering leaders who are shaping the future of tech!

Whether you're an established engineering manager or stepping into a leadership role, LeadDev Barcelona Meetup will give you the tools, insights, and connections to level up your career and make a lasting impact on your teams.

If you need further information or have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: hello@leaddev.com.

Here is a friendly reminder of our [Code of Conduct](https://click.pstmrk.it/3s/leaddev.com%2Fcode-conduct/d6eN/Oee1AQ/AQ/a9b371b4-7191-44ca-9609-20d7a87b5535/3/U3Fu0fY6qI) to help protect the safety of our community.

We can’t wait to see you there! And don't forget to share this with your colleagues who may be interested, and keep an eye out for upcoming meetups in the following months.

Thank you to our Barcelona Meetup partner Manychat!