New York Community Week 2026 (October 20th - 22nd, 2026)

Welcome to New York Community Week (20–22 October 2026).

Three days of community-led learning, collaboration, and proper peer connection.

Start with a hands-on Hackathon.

Then spend a full Summit day with keynotes, panels, workshops, and networking.

Finish with Unconference Plus New York, shaped by the people in the room.

Come for the full run.

Or choose the day that fits what you need right now.

The New York Community Week Pass includes access to all official events across the three days.

New York Community Week schedule

AI Hackathon for Community Builders: Community Tools

📅 Tuesday, 20 October 2026

Kick off with a day built for momentum.

Teams work on real community challenges and leave with tangible solutions.

Community Week Conference New York

📅 Wednesday, 21 October 2026

A full day of expert-led sessions and practical takeaways.

Meet the people building communities inside SaaS, startups, brands, and non-profits.

Unconference Plus New York

📅 Thursday, 22 October 2026

An attendee-led day with discussions you actually want to have.

Think of it like a “choose-your-own-adventure” conference day.

Venue

Convene Brookfield Place, 225 Liberty St, New York, NY 10281

Community Week Conference NYC

A flagship gathering for community builders in New York.

Join us for the Community-led World Summit 2026 (New York).

A focused day for community leaders, operators, and teams to connect, learn, and swap what’s working.

Expect keynotes, panels, and practical sessions you can apply straight away.

Think of it like a “field lab” for your next quarter of community work.

Date: Tuesday, 20 October 2026

Venue: Convene Brookfield Place, 225 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10281, USA

Margaux A. Miller, a renowned figure in community engagement, will host this year's summit. Margaux will set the stage for insightful discussions and interactive sessions.

Our Fantastic Speakers are in 2025 were the following:

Richard Millington, Author & Founder of FeverBeePaz Pisarski, Community Strategist and Co-Founder of The Community CollectiveBrian Oblinger, Community Consultant & Founder of Community Strategy AcademyDiana Tripac, Senior Community Program Manager at IntercomIlker Akansel, Founding Partner at TalentLed Community ConsultancyNikki Thibodeau, Regional Vice President, Digital Engagement & Community at CalixRosie Sherry, Community Executive Officer at RosielandRuthie Berber, Global Community & Marketing Leader, Director New York Chapter of Led by CommunityTali Leibowitz, Global Community BuilderAnamaria Dorgo, Founder & Community Experience Designer at Handle with BrainJillian Bejtlich, Sr. Community + Advocacy Program Manager at CalendlyDeMario Bell, Founder & Community Strategist, GatherfulKelsey Robb, Global Community, Events & Experiences at GoogleAdam Parry, Co-Founder & Editor of Event Industry NewsKateryna Bova, Founder & Community Consultant at BÓVA AgencyVera Hazelwood, Director of Data Science Collaborative Programmes at AstraZenecaSarah Masterton-Brown, Head of Community at MewsMohamed A. Mohammed, Community Manager at PersonioDrew Pontikis, Head of Social Learning at PwC UKEce Kurtaraner, Community Operations Queen at Generalist WorldAlla Zhdan, Community Development Lead at Women in Machine Learning & Data ScienceImran Hussain, Community Designer at GOV.UK Design SystemJoanna Moćko-Łazarewicz, Community & Events Lead at AppsilonJennifer Durkee, Community Manager at MoveworksTom Ross, Community Strategist & Mentor at Learn.CommunityEmma Wyatt, Community Manager at GrammarlyAndrea Dos Anjos, Co-Founder & Community Specialist at The Root LabErin Owenby, Community Programs Manager at PatreonIsabel Ruiz, Events & Member Services Adviser at LIAIzzy Ahrbeck, Head of Community at Impact Hub BerlinJan Biller, CEO & Partner of Glowing BlueMegha Arora, Founder & CEO of DevRelSquadTali Vasilevsky, SaaS Community Builder & ConsultantAdrian Singer, Senior Community StrategistErica Isotta Surace, Co-Founder, Community-led Growth, Events & B2B Partnerships, the D2 collectiveEsther Grieder, Director of Membership Engagement of NetHopeEwa Magiera, Community Manager at Grafana LabsFrancisco Fonseca, Community-First Brand BuilderPaula Bekinschtein, Founder & CEO of CONEXENPete Heslop, Managing Director at Steadfast CollectiveJennifer Serrat, Community Consultant at IFCEsther Trapadoux, Director of Community at AmplitudeKarin Berkowitz, Community Manager at TorqClaudia Cafeo, Senior Community Specialist at ZapierDerek Andersen, Co-Founder of Bevy & Startup GrindChristina Garnett, Chief Community Officer at HeyOrca & Founder of Pocket CCOJulian Lindhorst, Enterprise Customer Success Manager at GainsightLuca Buchholz, Business & Team Coach at Luca BuchholzShaked Yehiel, Community Manager at MANSIONLorena Seco de Herrera, Senior Community Manager at Advania

The agenda will be released during the first week of May, 2026.Are you looking to sponsor? Book a call with Francisco here.

Don’t miss the chance to elevate your community engagement approach alongside peers from global brands and cutting-edge startups. Register now to secure your spot at the forefront of community-led innovation!