From Idea to Impact: Leading Innovation Without Losing Focus

Innovation is essential but it’s also messy. Tech leaders are constantly pulled between driving bold new ideas and keeping teams focused on delivery. Move too fast, and you risk confusion or burnout. Move too slow, and opportunities slip away.

At our Birmingham Branch launch, we’ll bring local tech leaders together to explore the real challenges of leading innovation in today’s environment and how to turn ideas into lasting impact without losing focus..

What to expect

This is not a lecture. Branch events are built around peer learning and shared experience. You’ll take part in open discussion, exchange practical tools and frameworks, and leave with fresh insights you can apply immediately.

Together, we’ll explore:

• The biggest pitfalls leaders face when driving innovation
  
• Frameworks and approaches members use to deliver change at pace
  
• How to balance creativity with focus and execution
  
• Real stories of success and lessons learned from peers in the room
  
  

Why join us in Birmingham?

This is more than an event, it’s the start of the Branch community in Birmingham. Our aim is to build a network of tech leaders who support and challenge each other, share strategies, and help one another thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

By joining the launch, you’ll:

• Shape the future direction of the Birmingham Branch community
  
• Build connections with like-minded leaders tackling similar challenges
  
• Gain practical insights and tools for leading innovation with focus
  
  

Who it’s for

This event is for leaders in tech and digital roles, from CTO’s, to VP’s of Engineering and Heads of Product this is a community to share and learn from one another .

"Branch is a fantastic resource for meeting experienced local leaders and learning new ideas" - – Mark Harrison, Senior Director of Engineering at Disney

Why Branch?

Branch events are about real conversations. We believe the best learning comes not from panels or presentations, but from peers. Our sessions are interactive, open, and focused on helping leaders leave with clarity and actionable insights.

"Branch provides a venue for technical leaders to learn and listen to others. Something that is hard to find in such a clear, friendly and valuable environment. " – James Heggs, Technical Director at Counter

Join us for the Birmingham launch and be part of shaping this new community. Together, we’ll explore how to lead innovation that matters, without losing focus.