Absolutely, we take our Code of Conduct very seriously. You can read in full here. All conference participants are expected to be respectful towards other attendees, speakers, organizers, and staff, in-person and online.
You can find reporting and enforcement processes at the link above. For reporting concerns at the event itself, the LeadDev team can be identified by pink t-shirts with ‘Organiser’ printed on the back.
The conference takes place at the Javits Center, New York City: 429 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10001, United States
Directions (opens in Google Maps)
Visit the venue’s website
Registration for LeadingEng New York will open around 8.00 am on October 17.
The first session for each conference will start between 9.00 am and 9.30 am.
Don’t worry if you are running late. Our staff will stay at the registration desk for most of the morning. We’ll let you slip into the auditorium quietly once we’ve given you your name badge.
Yes! A lunch is provided, plus tea, coffee and snacks throughout the day. Tea, coffee, and light breakfast refreshments will be available in the morning before the first session.
Yes! There will be vegan and vegetarian options available during lunch. If you have any allergies or religious requirements (e.g. gluten-free, Halal, Kosher) just let us know at the point of registration or by emailing hello@leaddev.com. During the conference, if you have requested a special meal other than vegan, please speak to a member of staff who will be able to help you.
Due to the nature of catering for a high volume of attendees, we’re unable to provide special meals for specific dietary preferences (e.g. high protein, low carb, keto).
The venue is wheelchair accessible and we’ll be providing real-time captioning for all talks. Please do let us know about any access requirements that you have, if you haven’t already, by emailing hello@leaddev.com. It’s no trouble at all, we just need some advance notice to make sure we offer you the best experience.
Just show your ticket containing your QR code either printed or on your smartphone to our registration staff and they’ll provide you with your conference pass.
Absolutely, you can find details on your conference badge.
Yes! We’re recording all the talks and we’ll send you the links to the videos soon after the conference, once they’ve been edited. You can also find presentation slides in the conference attendee video hub if they have been made available by the speaker. Please note that the interactive sessions will not be made available as they are designed to aid discussions at the event.
Our photographer will be capturing moments throughout the conference. If you don’t want to be included in published photographs, please pick up a yellow lanyard at registration.
LeadignEng will finish around 5:30 pm, followed by a happy hour until 7:30 pm.
Check out the schedule for up-to-date timings.
We are holding a limited number of rooms at the hotel below. Rates are subject to availability, so early booking is advised as these special rates are only valid until September 7, 2025. If you require any help booking a room after this date (or require additional nights), then please contact paula@pyramidnorth.co.uk
Yotel New York Times Square – 13 minute walk
570 10th Avenue
New York 10036
$299 (room only per night plus taxes)
Holiday Inn New York Times Square – 20 minute walk
585 8th Avenue
New York 10018
$329 (room only per night plus taxes)
Crowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan – 12 minute walk
320 W 36th Street
New York 10018
$379 (room only per night plus taxes)
EVEN Hotel New York – Times Square South – 12 minute walk
321 West 35th Street
New York NY 10001
$369 (room only per night plus taxes)
Yes, there will be a happy hour held in the venue from 5:30 – 7.30 pm after the programme.
At the conference, you’ll notice there’s a barcode on your delegate badge. Our sponsors may request your permission to scan your badge so they can get in touch with you after the conference to discuss their products and services.
If you agree, the sponsor will receive the following information (if provided when registering your conference ticket): your name, email address, job role, company, company sector, company size and country. By allowing our sponsor to scan your badge, you are giving them permission to request this information from us. Please note, we will not give your details to a sponsor unless you approve the request. You can unsubscribe from any communications you receive.
Office hours sessions will run during the breaks and happy hour to give you an opportunity to meet the speakers and get answers to your questions. Check the schedule for timings and other hallway track activities.
Nursing room
We have a dedicated private, lockable room at the event venue for anyone requiring a place to express or feed during the event. Please just ask a member of staff in a pink T-shirt for directions.
Is there a space to pray at the venue?
We have a prayer room on site for anyone who wishes to pray or meditate during the conference. Please ask a member of staff in a pink t-shirt for more information and location.
No, this event is for senior engineering leaders only – you must be a manager of managers to attend. We review all tickets and will issue a refund if you purchase a ticket and you do not meet these criteria.
Catering: We try to prioritise plant based options at our events, with at least 50% of the food on offer being vegetarian, We also work with our catering suppliers to use locally sourced ingredients where possible and opt for compostable or reusable dishware. Our suppliers also work to manage portion sizes and we encourage attendees to take only what they need. To find out more about what the venue is doing for sustainability, please visit their website.
Signage: We use digital signage and print on recycled or reusable materials. The event app allows attendees to access maps and schedules without the need for printed guidebooks. Our signage is sustainably created and will be recycled or repurposed after the event to minimise waste.
Travel: We encourage public transport, cycling, shared car travel and economy travel to our staff, speakers, activity hosts and attendees.