Frequently asked questions

The conference will take place at The InterContinental London, by the O2 and along the River Thames. This year we’re taking over an additional floor, to give you more room to learn, connect, and explore.

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The venue is wheelchair accessible, and real-time audio captioning will be provided for all talks. However, please be aware that captioning will not be available for any interactive sessions.

Please do let us know about any access requirements that you have, if you haven’t already, by emailing
 hello@leaddev.com. It’s no trouble at all, we just need some advance notice to make sure we offer you the best experience.

Absolutely, you can find details on your conference badge.

Registration opens at 8.00am on Day 1 and 8.30am on Day 2. We recommend arriving early to allow time for check-in before the first sessions begin between 9.00am and 9.30am.

The event will run until approximately 5.30pm each day, with a networking mixer from 6.00pm – 7.30pm on Day 1.

Full timings will be available on the agenda closer to the event.

Don’t worry if you are running late. Our staff will stay at the registration desk throughout the day, and all talks are recorded so you won’t miss out.

Yes, there will be a happy hour held in the conference venue. Timings to be confirmed. Check out the agenda for more details.

Your LDX3 pass allows you access to all talks, activities and workshops. Talks and activities will be filled on a first-come first-seated basis, so please make sure you arrive in good time to secure your seat. Workshops will be available through pre-event signup via the LDX3 app.

A DirectorPlus Pass allows access to all of the LDX3 content as well as exclusive DirectorPlus workshops and roundtables, with limited spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis. Access for these sessions will be through pre-event signup via the LDX3 app. Be sure to secure your spot in advance.

We recommend using the LDX3 mobile app to help you plan your time at the event. A download link will be shared with registered attendees via email around 1 month before the event.

If you’re unable to get a seat in the in your preferred session at the event, all talks will be recorded and made available after the event. Interactive sessions (workshops, roundtables etc) will not be recorded.

There are lots of extra sessions running throughout the two days. Check the schedule for timings and other hallway track activities.

Yes! We’re recording all the main stage talks and we’ll send you the links to the videos soon after the conference, once they’ve been edited. You can also find presentation slides in the conference video hub if they have been made available by the speaker. Please note that interactive sessions will not be recorded.

Our photographer will be capturing moments throughout the conference. If you don’t want to be included in published photographs, please pick up a yellow lanyard at registration.

Just show your ticket containing your QR code on your phone to our registration staff and they’ll provide you with your conference pass.

At the event, you’ll notice there’s a barcode on your delegate badge. Our sponsors may request your permission to scan your badge so they can get in touch with you after the conference to discuss their products and services. 

If you agree, the sponsor will receive the following information (if provided when registering your conference ticket): your name, email address, job role, company, company sector, company size and country. By allowing our sponsor to scan your badge, you are giving them permission to request this information from us. Please note, we will not give your details to a sponsor unless you approve the request. You can unsubscribe from any communications you receive.

To be eligible for a DirectorPlus Pass, you must hold a senior engineering leadership role – typically Head of Engineering, Director of Engineering, VP of Engineering, CTO, or an equivalent position.

Each ticket is reviewed manually. We assess eligibility based on the job title and information provided during registration, supplemented by publicly available details such as your company website and professional social media profiles. Final decisions are at our discretion, and unfortunately, we’re unable to offer an appeals process.

Agencies and Consultancies
We apply stricter criteria to applications from agencies and consultancies. DirectorPlus spaces are intended to be free from any perception of business development activity. This helps ensure attendees can engage openly with peers without concern about unsolicited pitching. If you’re interested in connecting with this audience in a professional capacity, we offer sponsorship options designed for that purpose.

Yes! We’ll check your profile and job title and get back to you if we have any questions.

Don’t get offended if we decide that you do not meet the criteria – there is plenty of content available for all levels of leadership at LDX3.

No. Your LDX3 ticket is still valid and under our terms and conditions is non-refundable.

If a DirectorPlus Pass is important to you please check your eligibility before you purchase your ticket.

Yes! We’ll provide lunch, along with tea, coffee, and snacks throughout the day. Tea and coffee will be available before the first session, but we recommend having breakfast beforehand so you’re fully fuelled for the event.

Yes! A vegan option will be available at lunch. If you have any allergies or other requirements (e.g., gluten-free, Halal, Kosher), please let us know by emailing hello@leaddev.com. If you’ve requested a special meal other than vegan, please speak to a member of staff at the event who will be able to help you.

Nursing room
We have a dedicated private, lockable room at the event venue for anyone requiring a place to express or feed during the event. Please just ask a member of staff in a pink T-shirt for directions. 

Is there a space to pray at the venue? 
We have a prayer room on site for anyone who wishes to pray or meditate during the conference. Please ask a member of staff in a pink t-shirt for more information and location. 

We have a designated quiet space in the event venue, away from the main hall for those who may feel uncomfortable in noisy, crowded situations. 

Quiet work is allowed here however, we respectfully ask that you take any calls, meetings or conversations outside of this room.

If you’re planning to stay in a hotel during the conference, we’ve pulled together a few recommendations to help you choose.

We are holding a limited number of rooms at the hotels listed below. You can get our special rates using the booking links. Rates are subject to availability.

Intercontinental London The O2 by IHG
1 Waterview Drive
London, SE10 0TW

£409 per night (Rates include breakfast and VAT)

To book, please follow this link. Any questions, please contact isi@leaddev.com

Holiday Inn Express London Docklands
1 Silvertown Way Canning Town
London, E16 1EA

June 1, 2026 – £222.13
June 2, 2026 – £319.13
(Rates include complimentary continental breakfast and VAT)

To book, please email: paula@pyramidnorth.co.uk

Absolutely, we take our Code of Conduct very seriously. You can read in full here. All conference participants are expected to be respectful towards other attendees, speakers, organizers, and staff, in-person and online. 

You can find reporting and enforcement processes at the link above. For reporting concerns at the event itself, the LeadDev team can be identified by pink t-shirts with ‘Organiser’ printed on the back.