You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.
Who is the conference for?
Leading Edge presents JPro25 in partnership with Jewish Federations of North America is for anyone who works for a Jewish nonprofit organization in the US or Canada and cares deeply about strengthening our sector. We’ll gather as a community of 1,000 professionals, showcasing the diversity of our field: from foundation and Federation teams, to educators and community and social service professionals; from camp leaders and JCC staff to social justice and advocacy professionals – and everyone in between.
A particular joy of JPro25 will be exploring and celebrating the purpose that drives our work and uncovering the successes, rough roads that led to inspiring ideas, and stories that have encouraged our workforce. This conference is for you if you want to build important skills, grow your professional network, or just be a part of the exciting things happening across our field.
Are subsidies available for individuals?
Applications for subsidies are now closed. Learn more about registration here.
Is there a discount for group registrations or community delegations?
No, there are no group discounts. Full rates and details are included on the conference registration page. Each person traveling with a group or community delegation will need to pay the correct registration fee based upon JPro membership status. If you would like to pay upfront for a block of registrations on behalf of your team, please contact jpro25@leadingedge.org.
Can my organization register as a group?
No. Each individual will need to register for the conference on their own. There are demographic questions and specific details that are important for conference planners to know and be aware of, that registrants may not want to share with other colleagues. If your organization is interested in paying for a block of registrations, please email jpro25@leadingedge.org.
What is the cancellation policy?
The cancellation deadline to receive a refund was March 5. At this time, you are welcome to cancel your registration online, but no refunds will be issued. To cancel, please open your conference confirmation email from CVent and follow the prompts to cancel on your own. Full cancellation and substitution policies can be found on our registration page.
Is there a day rate for the conference?
No, we will not be offering a day rate for Leading Edge presents JPro25 in partnership with Jewish Federations. See our registration page for more information.
After I register, how do I book my hotel stay?
Information on booking hotel rooms will be provided in your conference confirmation email. Use the link in the email to access the conference room block and book online.
I will be participating in conference programming before check-in is open on the day I arrive. What do I do with my luggage?
Whether you have an early flight or are participating in a pre-conference activity, like Experience Baltimore Site Visits, we will have dedicated, secure rooms at the hotels to store your luggage prior to check-in.
How do I register for Experience Baltimore Site Visits?
Registration for Experience Baltimore site visits is currently open through our conference app. Registrants will receive information via email on how to download the conference app and select your site visit. Participation is included in the conference registration fee – there is no additional charge. See here for the list of site visits.
What meals are included during the conference?
Please see the schedule fore more information. As indicated, all meals will be provided except for dinner on your own on Monday, May 5. The conference will conclude on Wednesday, May 7 at 11:45 am. Grab and go snacks will be offered and kosher box lunches will be available for preorder during the online registration process.
All food provided at Leading Edge presents JPro25 in partnership with Jewish Federations of North America will be Kosher, including the coffee bar. The conference is catered by Hoffman & Co and they are certified under the national supervision of the Orthodox Union (OU).
Will there be affinity groups and informal meetups?
Short answer – yes! At Leading Edge presents JPro25 in partnership with Jewish Federations of North America, we aim to create a culture of belonging for all conference participants. Together, we will strive to assume a posture of empathy and equity at every opportunity. Belonging has been woven into the processes, curation, and content of the conference.
Check out the schedule to learn about facilitated affinity groups. You can also self-organize meetups through our conference app.
Where can I find sponsorship information?
Full sponsorship details can be found here. Please direct general inquiries to Mordy Walfish at mordy@leadingedge.org. For information on table sponsorships, please contact Elana Shaw at elana@leadingedge.org.
Will there be a designated private location for pumping or nursing parents?
Absolutely! Private space will be available within the conference area.
Will tefillot (Jewish services) be offered onsite?
Morning and evening Jewish prayer services will be offered throughout the conference. Whether this is part of your daily ritual practice, or something you are interested in exploring, we welcome your participation. See the schedule for more information on morning and evening prayer services.
What is the Code of Conduct?
You can find the Leading Edge presents JPro25 in partnership with Jewish Federations of North America Code of Conduct here. Please review the Code of Conduct in advance of attending the conference.
I heard JPro and Leading Edge are uniting. How will this affect the conference?
Leading Edge presents JPro25 in partnership with Jewish Federations of North America remains the signature gathering for Jewish community professionals. It will be an amazing opportunity to explore the future of Leading Edge + JPro, and the future of the Jewish nonprofit sector.
My question isn’t here! What do I do?
Much more information will be available as we get closer to Leading Edge presents JPro25 in partnership with Jewish Federations of North America. For any burning questions, please be in touch with us at jpro25@leadingedge.org; we’re here for you.