FAQ

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.

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.

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.

The conference will begin with an Opening Plenary at 4:30 pm on Monday, May 5.

For those arriving close to 4:30, we recommend leaving your luggage with the hotel concierge and moving to the registration desk to check-in and receive your credentials. These credentials will be required to enter the conference space, and we don’t want you to miss a moment of JPro25!

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.

The dress code for JPro25 is business casual. We encourage you to bring layers, as the temperature indoors may fluctuate. If you are attending an Experience Baltimore Site Visit, please plan accordingly if your visit includes time outdoors. We’ll also have a headshot booth available, so feel free to bring something special to wear (besides your smile). 

We will provide each attendee with a water bottle, but you may also want to bring a bag, notebook, and pen. We will also provide face masks for your comfort. If you or a member of your household feel unwell or exhibit symptoms of illness in the days leading up to the conference, you should not attend JPro25.  

You will need a government-issued ID for check-in at the conference. 

Please see the schedule for more information. As indicated, all meals will be provided. 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). 

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.

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 and the conference app to learn about our peer-facilitated affinity groups: Individuals with Disabilities; LGBTQ+ Individuals; Jews of Color, Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews; Orthodox Jews; Non-Jewish Professionals; and Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews.

You can also self-organize meetups with colleagues through our conference app.

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.

Absolutely! Private space will be available within the conference area.

The Omer (sefirat haOmer) is the period between Passover and Shavuot. This is traditionally a time of reflection and mourning and some Jews observe various restrictions during that time. We have created the following policies to help anyone observing the Omer participate fully in the conference without compromising your religious practices.

General Policies:

• At no time during the conference will live music be played in a public space.
• At no time during the conference will there be dancing in a public space.

Plenaries:

• During the plenaries, we will play recorded music with either no instrumentation or light instrumentation during the walk-in period before plenary sessions begin in the ballroom.
• Once each plenary session begins, there will be no instrumental music.
• There will be tables reserved just inside the ballroom doors so that those who walk in after the music ends can easily find seats.

Skill-building Workshops and Jewish Learning sessions:

• All Skill-building Workshops and Jewish Learning sessions will indicate in the conference app whether or not they will feature recorded music, singing (voices only), or neither, so you can select the workshop that aligns with your practice.

Tuesday’s MVP Party:

• Tuesday night’s celebration will be spread among three spaces. The outside area will have a wider array of recorded instrumental music played by a DJ. There will be no music in the inside spaces.

Please visit the “Omer” Resource in the conference app for more information.

Your safety is our top priority. We have taken extensive measures to ensure a secure environment—without compromising the welcoming, inclusive spirit we want to define the entire conference. Security personnel have been trained to support a diverse community of attendees with care, consistency, and respect. Upon arrival at the Hilton, all guests will go through a metal detector and small bags brought to the conference floor will be subject to inspection. A photo ID will be required to receive your security credentials. There will be a K9 unit on site.

You’ll also notice both uniformed and plainclothed security professionals positioned throughout the venue and surrounding areas. These protocols are based on guidance from Jewish communal and Baltimore-area security organizations and reflect current threat assessments. We appreciate your understanding and partnership in creating a safe space for everyone. 

Please review the Code of Conduct for more security information and protocols. 

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.

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.

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.

Please be in touch with us at jpro25@leadingedge.org; we’re here for you.