If you are not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, you will likely need a visa or an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) if you hold a passport from a country participating in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to travel to the United States. Please note it is your responsibility to ensure you have the appropriate travel documents necessary to enter the United States.

Please click here for the latest visa guidance. Kindly note visa requirements and entry clearances are subject to frequent modifications. Please allow yourself plenty of time to obtain a visa, if required.

Spaces are limited, and we regret that no plus ones can be accommodated.

The average temperature in New York City in January ranges from a high of 37°F (3°C) to a low of 25°F (-4°C). Some would describe it as really cold and windy. On the average day in January, there’s a 30% chance of rain or snow. When it does rain or snow, the city receives around 0.46 in (11.7 mm) of precipitation (or a ‘flurry’ of snow). Please pack plenty of warm clothing and water-proof/slip-resistant footwear for your time in New York.

The dress code for the 25th Anniversary Event is business attire. Kindly avoid jeans or sneakers/trainers.

The event venue, the Bowery Hotel, is located close to NYU Stern School of Business. As such, any hotel by Washington Square or Union Square Parks or the East Village will be convenient. These include:

• The Standard, East Village (25 Cooper Sq)
• Washington Square Hotel (103 Waverly Pl)
• The Marlton Hotel (5 W 8th St)
• Moxy NYC East Village (112 E 11th St)
• Hyatt Union Square New York (134 4th Ave)  

There are three airports serving the New York area, including:

• LaGuardia (LGA) International Airport (~10 miles or ~16 kilometers to The Bowery Hotel)
• Newark Liberty (EWR) International Airport (~15 miles or ~27 kilometers)
• John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport (~18 miles or ~29 kilometers)

• Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NYC subways and buses, Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road commuter railroads)
• PATH Train Schedules (NJ-NY)
• New Jersey Transit Train Schedules (NJ’s commuter railroad)
• Amtrak Regional Train Service
• NYU Transportation (Campus buses)

The New York City Subway is the most used rapid transit system in NYC. It is one of the largest public transportation systems in the world by number of stations, with over 450 stations in operation. Several metro stations are located near The Bowery Hotel including Broadway-Lafayette St, 2 Av, 8 St-NYU, and Bleecker St stations. You can review the map in advance at http://web.mta.info/maps/submap.html

In order to ride the NYC Subway, you will need to use contactless payment using a credit card or smart device. Learn more about with OMNY, here. A single ride is expected to be USD 3.00 with effect 1 January 2026.

Car services and taxis are available in New York.  It is very difficult to give estimated pricing for journeys into New York City as these depend entirely on distance and the traffic you may encounter on the day. Taxi fares (including tolls and tip) to The Bowery Hotel are approximately $50-$70 from LaGuardia (LGA), $80-$100 from JFK, and $100-$120 from Newark (EWR) airports, including a customary 15-20% tip.