CTO Craft Con: London 2026 - Chair’s Opening Remarks Neeha Curtis, Chief of Corporate Affairs, Lyric

This talk features Neeha, who combines technology, strategy, and communication to help organizations articulate the value of their technological decisions and align them with business outcomes. Drawing on her previous role as VP of Engineering Strategy at Encora, she discusses value narratives and scenario planning that assist in making informed investment decisions. With a background as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Jugo, where she focused on strategic positioning for an immersive communications platform, Neeha also shares insights from her teaching in Mass Communications at Syracuse University, emphasizing themes such as AI ethics, media economics, and data privacy. As conference chair, she offers a thoughtful perspective on the challenges and opportunities CTOs face in today's tech landscape.