📢 Call for Papers deadline: March 17, 2027
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The Engineering Leaders Conference, known as ELC, is a one-day event in Prague dedicated to engineering leadership in Central Europe. Under the tagline "Own. Lead. Evolve.", it addresses engineering managers, directors, CTOs and senior technical leaders who are responsible for teams, delivery and organisational growth, and it is connected to the wider ELC community of engineering leaders. The conference is listed for 17 April 2027 in Prague, Czechia, as an in-person event. The programme mixes main-stage talks with hands-on workshops, one-to-one mentoring sessions and experience zones, with catering throughout the day and an after-party. The organisers cite more than 350 attendees, 14 main-stage speakers and 18 workshops at the previous edition, which featured leaders from companies such as Stripe, Netflix and Microsoft. Sessions cover topics like delivering value in short cycles, scaling from a handful of teams to dozens, hiring and managing high-performing people, and stepping into a new leadership role. The mentoring format gives participants direct, personal advice rather than only presentations. For engineering leaders in the region, this leadership conference in Prague offers a rare focused space to compare approaches with peers facing the same organisational challenges.
ELC Conference 2027 takes place April 17, 2027 in Prague, Czechia.
ELC Conference 2027 is an in-person event.
The Call for Papers is open — submissions close on March 17, 2027.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
The ELC Conference meets in Prague in mid-April, when the city's parks and orchard hillsides come into blossom and terrace season restarts in earnest. Rather than the well-trodden route between the Castle and the Charles Bridge, an April visit rewards heading for the higher ground and the riverbanks south of the centre, where the crowds thin out immediately. The tram network makes all of it straightforward.
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) lies about 17 km west of the centre with no direct rail link. Bus 119 runs to Nadrazi Veleslavin on metro line A, and the combined trip into the centre takes roughly 40 minutes on a single ticket. Prague hlavni nadrazi handles international trains from Berlin, Vienna and Bratislava. The metro, tram and bus network is integrated and inexpensive, with validation required on boarding.
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Free Wi-Fi is common in cafes and on some tram lines, and Czech mobile coverage is strong. An eSIM sorted before arrival avoids hunting for a shop on a working trip and keeps transit apps and maps live. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
Vysehrad. A hilltop fortress south of the centre with ramparts looking down the Vltava, the neo-Gothic Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, and a cemetery holding Dvorak and Smetana. It gets a fraction of the Castle's visitors for a comparable view. Two hours, reached by metro line C to Vysehrad station.
Letna Park. The plateau above the river's north bank, with a beer garden looking straight down the line of Vltava bridges toward the old town. April is when it reopens properly for the season. An hour or two; the climb from the river is steep but short, and sunset is the time to go.
Petrin funicular and tower. A funicular climbs the wooded hill from Mala Strana to a lookout tower modelled loosely on the Eiffel Tower, with orchards in blossom across the slopes in April. The funicular takes standard transit tickets. Around two hours including the tower climb and a walk back down through the gardens. Tickets on Tiqets →
Kampa Museum. A modern art collection in a restored mill building on the Kampa island beside the Vltava, focused on Central European artists including Kupka and Gutfreund. The riverside setting and sculpture terrace are half the appeal. Ninety minutes, and it is a quiet alternative to the crowded bridge just above it.
How do I get from the airport into Prague?
Take bus 119 to Nadrazi Veleslavin, then metro line A into the centre. The whole trip takes about 40 minutes and uses one integrated ticket.
What is the weather like in mid-April?
Mild and variable spring weather, pleasant during the day with cool evenings and a fair chance of showers. Blossom season is usually at its best around this time.
Do I need to validate transit tickets?
Yes. Single tickets must be validated in the yellow machines when you first board a tram or enter the metro. Inspectors check regularly and fines are issued on the spot.
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