Every engineering leader is trying to answer the same questions as AI is changing the rules: How should engineering teams be organized? Where should organizations invest as foundation models continue to improve? How do you increase engineering velocity without introducing unacceptable operational risk? What is the difference between AI-augmented and AI-native organizations?
There is no established playbook for building an AI-native engineering organization and few opportunities for engineering leaders to openly compare what they're learning. These conversations often remain inside individual companies and are shaped by competitive pressures and rapidly evolving technology.
As the platform where thousands of organizations build their data and AI strategies, Snowflake is uniquely positioned to convene these conversations. CTO Circle was created to give engineering leaders a trusted forum to learn from peers navigating the same transformation and to challenge assumptions. Held during Snowflake Summit 2026 in San Francisco, the inaugural event brought together more than 350 CTOs from various industries including financial services, telecommunications, retail and technology to exchange practical lessons.
