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We're ready for you at Institute 2025!

Ready to learn, level up, and lead? This fall, the Out in Tech Leadership Institute returns, gathering hundreds of tech leaders in NYC for an epic experience.

You'll leave this year's Institute with the skills to build stronger, more cohesive teams, the mentorship to navigate tough challenges, and the network to inspire and empower yourself and others. Expect bold conversations, practical insights, and plenty of opportunities to connect in a space where ambition meets community.

What can I expect?

Two days. Big ideas. Tailored content. No fluff.  Captivating keynotes, winning workshops, thought-provoking panels, noncompetitive networking, and collaborative cohorts tailored to help you thrive in the tech industry. Check out what it looked like last year!

Learn to hone your leadership skills as a manager or an exec, foster collaborative and innovative teams, leverage AI's impact, make confident decisions during uncertain times, find mentorship and community, and level up your career.

🚀 Day 1 (9 - 5p): Engaging keynotes, hands-on workshops, and panels with C-level executives, all designed to sharpen your leadership skills.

🌟 Day 2 (9 - 3p): Deep-dive cohort sessions, real-world application, and a final panel – plus a celebration with your new community.

Registration Fees:

  • General Admission: $650
  • Early Bird Admission (until April 30): $495

Spots are limited, so secure your place today!

Want to attend but need help convincing your boss or company?

We have Convince My Boss collateral explaining the ROI, and the tools and support you'll receive on the road to becoming a more capable leader.

Volunteer Exchange Program

If cost is a barrier, consider applying for our Volunteer Exchange Program. By volunteering for a 4-hour shift during the event, you’ll receive a scholarship to attend the Institute. Learn more here.

Details

Start: September 25, 2025
End: September 26, 2025

Event Details

When and Where:

  • Date: September 25 – 26
  • Location: New York City College of Technology (City Tech in Downtown Brooklyn)
  • Theme: Connecting Champions

Who Should Attend: Mid to Senior level professionals and tech leaders looking to deepen their leadership skills and build meaningful connections.

What You’ll Get:

  • Engaging workshops and panels on leadership and team development
  • Opportunities to network with top leaders in tech
  • Access to inspiring keynote speakers and community-focused sessions
  • A chance to join a thriving community shaping the future of tech

About Our Venue

:round_pushpin: We’re Headed to Downtown Brooklyn!

We’re thrilled to share that the 2025 Out in Tech Leadership Institute will be hosted at City Tech (New York City College of Technology - 300 Jay Street), a dynamic and forward-thinking public campus located in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn.

:sparkles: About City Tech

  • Centrally located with easy access to multiple subway lines (A/C, 2/3, 4/5, R, Q, B, F, G)
  • Steps from locally-owned businesses, restaurants, and cultural spaces
  • Modern classrooms and conference areas that foster collaboration and creativity
  • Accessible campus with elevators, ramps, and gender-inclusive restrooms

Whether you’re commuting from the boroughs or visiting from across the country, you’ll be in the center of it all—surrounded by the culture, people, and energy that make our tech community so powerful.

🌆 Local Amenities We Love:

  • Grab a bite at Dekalb Market HallJunior’s Restaurant, or Gage & Tollner
  • Take a break at Cadman Plaza ParkWalt Whitman Park, or explore Fulton Street’s local shops
  • Visit nearby cultural hubs like BRIC Arts Media, the Center for Fiction, or UrbanGlass — all within a 20-minute walk
  • Fuel up at local favorites like Absolute CoffeeHungry Ghost Coffee, or Blue Bottle Coffee (City Point)

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