WC25

The welcome band at Welcome outside of David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center.

September 15th, 2025

Lincoln Center, NYC

Tickets for the 2025 Welcome Conference will be going on sale right here on Wednesday, June 25th at 1 PM EST.

There will be a few small changes this year relating to purchasing tickets. Namely, pricing this year will range from $245 to $395 per ticket (plus processing fees), depending on where you choose to sit.

CLICK FOR SEATING MAP

All seating is general admission within each pricing level — so while you’ll select your tier in advance, exact seats are first-come, first-served.

Speaker Lineup

The audience at Welcome.

Key Details

    • Tickets go on sale June 25th at 1pm EST.

    • Tickets will go fast — your incredible enthusiasm always outpaces the number of seats we can offer. We don’t take that for granted!

    • This year, we’re limiting tickets to six per order to help spread the opportunity.

    • Tickets this year will range from $245 to $395 (plus processing fees), depending on where you choose to sit. CLICK FOR MAP!

    • All seating is general admission within each pricing level — so while you’ll select your tier in advance, exact seats are first-come, first-served.

  • Your ticket includes access to the full day of programming from the stage and your seat in the auditorium, plus breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack, and plenty of coffee to keep you going.

    • What is your refund policy? All online event tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

    • Do you offer a student or industry rate, media passes, or other discounted tickets? We don’t offer discounted tickets. As a fully independent event, every ticket helps us create the best possible experience for all attendees. We’re grateful for your understanding and your interest in being part of it!

    • Can I watch the conference virtually? While we do not offer a live virtual experience, we will record each speaker session and add them to our YouTube Channel in the weeks after the conference.

    • Is there a dress code? We recommend business casual, or whatever you'd be comfortable wearing for connecting with old friends, or meeting new ones.

Schedule

9:00am-10:00am
Check-In with Breakfast by CxRA and La Marzocco

10:00am-12:00pm
First Speaker Session

12:00pm-1:00pm
Lunch by CxRA

1:00pm-3:00pm
Second Speaker Session

3:00pm-3:30pm
Snack Break by Resy

3:30pm-5:00pm
Third Speaker Session

5:00pm-5:30pm
Cocktail Reception by Pernod Ricard

Proud Partners

Welcome wouldn’t be possible without the support of these remarkable partners — companies who believe in the power of hospitality just as deeply as we do.

2025 Welcome Partners.

We can’t wait to welcome you.