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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Your safety and that of everyone at the event is of paramount importance and we want everyone to feel safe and secure. We are working closely with the venue to ensure that we follow official guidelines and best practices when it comes to COVID safety, but we don’t know what exact guidance (venue specific, local or national) will be in place for large events in 2023. These guidelines are therefore subject to change.
You can find our full COVID policy here.
The conference takes place at the Metropolitan Pavilion, New York City.
Address: 125 W, 18th St, New York, NY 10011, United States
Directions (opens in Google Maps)
Registration for LeadDev New York will open around 8.00AM on March 14 and , then 8.30am on March 15.
Registration for StaffPlus and LeadingEng New York will open around 8.00AM on March 16.
The first session for each conference will start between 9.00am and 9.30am.
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. Catering will be served in line with current COVID guidelines and there will be additional spaces to sit and eat.
Yes! There will be a vegan option available during lunch. If you have any allergies or other requirements (e.g. gluten-free, Halal, Kosher) just let us know by emailing [email protected]. 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.
The venue is wheelchair accessible and we’ll be providing real-time audio captioning for all talks. Please do let us know about any access requirements that you have, if you haven’t already, by emailing [email protected]. 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 find presentation slides on the conference attendee hub.
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.
We expect Day 1 of the conference to finish around 5:30pm, followed by a happy hour until 7:30pm. Day 2 will finish around 4.30pm. Check out the schedule for up-to-date timings.
We are holding a limited number of rooms at the hotels below. Rates available on request, please contact [email protected]
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS NYC CHELSEA
232 West 29th Street
New York 10001
Free cancellation is 14 days prior to arrival.
HILTON GARDEN INN MANHATTAN CHELSEA
121 West 28th Street
New York 10001
Free cancellation 7 days prior to arrival.
The LeadDev team produces content and events for engineering leaders. We also organize in-person conferences in San Francisco, London, and Berlin. Visit LeadDev.com/events to see all our upcoming events.
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.
Yes, there will be a happy hour held in the conference venue from 5:30pm – 7.30pm on Day 1 of the conference.
Use the hashtag #LeadDevNewYork and don't forget to tag us (@TheLeadDev on Twitter and @LeadDev on LinkedIn) to live-tweet, share your thoughts, post photos, and connect with others at the conference.
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.
