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AI DevCon is a developer conference about agentic coding, organised by Tessl. Its programme concentrates on how engineering teams move from experimenting with individual coding agents to running systems that build, verify and ship software reliably. The audience is developers, engineering leaders and teams already putting agent-based workflows into practice, rather than newcomers looking for a general introduction to AI. The New York edition runs from 2 to 4 November 2026 at Industry City in Brooklyn. The event is primarily in person, with a virtual option that includes livestreamed keynotes, selected sessions and recordings afterwards. A workshop day sits alongside the main conference days, and the organisers also run a London edition, giving the series a presence on both sides of the Atlantic. Content is organised into tracks on context and skills engineering, agent governance, security and trust, standardisation and reuse at scale, continuous evaluation, and real-world tooling playbooks. Keynotes, hands-on sessions and an evening social round out the schedule. For teams adopting AI-assisted development, this AI coding conference in 2026 in New York is a focused place to compare practices for making agent-written software trustworthy.
AI DevCon NYC 2026 takes place November 2–4, 2026 in Brooklyn, NY, United States.
AI DevCon NYC 2026 is a hybrid event — you can attend on-site or join remotely.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
AI DevCon NYC sets up in Brooklyn in the first days of November, when the borough's brownstone streets and Prospect Park are still holding late autumn colour and the air has turned crisp. Brooklyn offers a different rhythm from Midtown: converted warehouses, independent coffee shops and a waterfront with the full Manhattan skyline as backdrop. For developers attending the three-day programme in person, staying on the Brooklyn side keeps evenings local, while Lower Manhattan remains only a few subway stops away.
John F. Kennedy International (JFK) is the closest major airport to Brooklyn: the AirTrain links the terminals to the subway and to the Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica, from where trains reach Atlantic Terminal in downtown Brooklyn in around 20 minutes. LaGuardia (LGA) relies on buses, taxis or ride-hailing, typically 30 to 60 minutes by road. Newark (EWR) arrivals take NJ Transit into Manhattan's Penn Station and continue by subway, so allow extra time.
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Subway platforms and tunnels still have patchy signal, and international roaming in the United States is costly. A US eSIM installed ahead of arrival keeps transit apps and the hybrid event's online channels reachable throughout the trip. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO. Walking the bridge's elevated wooden promenade from the Brooklyn side towards Manhattan takes about 30 minutes and is best done early, before it fills. Underneath, the cobbled DUMBO district and Brooklyn Bridge Park offer the classic skyline views framed by the Manhattan Bridge. November sunsets come early, making a post-session golden-hour stroll realistic.
Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Museum. Designed by the same pair behind Central Park, Prospect Park is Brooklyn's green centre, with the Long Meadow and wooded Ravine showing the last fall foliage in early November. On its northeastern edge, the Brooklyn Museum holds a major Egyptian collection and a strong feminist art wing. Together they make an unhurried half day.
One World Observatory. A short subway ride across the river, the observatory near the top of One World Trade Center gives a clear-day view over the harbour, the bridges and all of Brooklyn. Pairing it with the adjacent 9/11 Memorial plaza, which is free to walk through, fills two to three hours. Timed tickets help avoid queues. Tickets on Go City →
Williamsburg waterfront. North Brooklyn's best-known neighbourhood mixes vintage shops, music venues and restaurants along Bedford Avenue, with Domino Park's riverside walkway built around a former sugar refinery. It is the natural choice for an informal evening after the conference. The NYC Ferry also stops here, offering a scenic hop along the East River.
How cold is New York in early November?
Expect cool, often bright days with highs usually around 10 to 15 degrees Celsius and colder evenings. A warm jacket and a layer for windy waterfront walks are advisable.
What is the easiest way to pay for the subway?
The subway and buses accept contactless bank cards and phone wallets directly at the turnstile through the OMNY system, so visitors do not need to buy a separate transit card.
Is Brooklyn a practical base, or is Manhattan better?
For an event held in Brooklyn, staying in downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO or Williamsburg avoids daily river crossings, and multiple subway lines reach Lower Manhattan in 10 to 20 minutes for sightseeing.
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