- Newark (EWR): 45 minutes by car, 1 hour by public transit
- John F Kennedy (JFK): 1 hour by car, 1 hour and 15 minutes by public transit
LaGuardia (LGA): 45 minutes by car, 1 hour and ten minutes by public transit
- The Standard Highline (9 min walk): 848 Washington St, New York, NY 10014 (212- 645-4646)
- The Jane Hotel (12 min walk): 113 Jane St, New York, NY 10014 (212-924-6700)
- The Highline Hotel (6 min walk): 180 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011(212 -929-3888)
- Selina Chelsea (12 min walk): 518 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001 (212-216-0000)
- October 12: Continental breakfast, grab-and-go lunch, snacks, beverages, as well as happy hour bites and drinks
- October 13: Continental breakfast grab-and-go lunch, snacks, and beverages
- October 14: Continental breakfast, snacks, and beverages
Thank you to everyone who joined us for FORGE 2022 NYC.
You can now catch all of the action by watching on demand here.
It’s time to FORGE connections
Join us this fall and hear from brands like…
Instacart, National Basketball Association, Peacock, Sonic Drive-In, Yum! Brands, and more!
What You'll Learn
Let data be the solution,
not the problem
Turnkey integrations to ingest and analyze data while gaining valuable, actionable insights about consumers.
Sophisticated campaigns,
simple execution
Intuitive tools to help brands of any size develop sophisticated single and multi-channel campaign strategies with ease.
Built for growth
Award-winning support and services to empower brands of any size to join an inclusive community, evolve their engagement strategy, and drive growth.
Tracks and Sessions: Something for Everyone
Know your Braze
Product vision, deep dive sessions with Braze experts and customers, hands on demos, Braze Learning training sessions, and 1:1 consultations
Who's using Braze
Use case sessions that highlight how customers and partners maximize potential with our products
Braze for admins & developers
Hands-on sessions and training for developers to learn technical skills for Braze
Uplevel customer engagement
Inspirational thought leadership content to address customer-led growth, from building next-gen teams to unleashing creativity through technology
Art of the possible with Braze
Inspiration meets application. Solution-based sessions, from Small Business to Enterprise, highlighting stories from customers and industry leaders
The Braze Learning team will be on-site offering FREE in-depth product training.
Plus, one free certification voucher to all FORGE 2022 attendees (up to a $500 value in all)
Speakers
Our Sponsors
Presenting
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General
Supporting
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Agenda
WEDNESDAY, 10/12
General Session
8 AM
Breakfast & Registration
9 AM
Mainstage Keynote Presentations
10:30 AM
Breakout Sessions & Educational Programming
12 PM
Lunch
1 PM
Breakout Sessions
5 PM
Networking Happy Hour at Pier59
THURSDAY, 10/13
General Session
8 AM
Breakfast & Registration
9 AM
Breakout Sessions & Educational Programming
12:30 PM
Day 2 programming concludes
AFTERNOON
Network and explore the city!
FRIDAY, 10/14
Community and Education Day
A day to meet, learn and grow together. Connect one-on-one with peers, engage with Braze experts for demos and consultations in our education center, and visit our technology and solutions partners at their showcases in the expo room.
8 AM
Breakfast & Registration
9 AM
Workshops, Demos, Learning Courses, 1:1 Consultations, and more
1 PM
Conference concludes
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Want to sponsor FORGE?
To inquire about sponsoring this year’s FORGE, please reach out to forge-nyc-sponsorships@braze.com
Why Attend?
Grow with Braze
That’s our motto. Whether it be personal or professional, when you are part of the Braze community, the journey starts exactly where you are and takes you to the places you want to go. With inspiration from industry experts paired with support from your peers and us!
Be a part of the diverse and expansive Braze community.
Sharpen your skills
The Braze Learning team will be on-site offering FREE in-depth product training. Plus, one free certification voucher (up to a $500 value) to all FORGE 2022 attendees. These sessions will ensure you’ve got the tools to deliver brilliant customer engagement programs and prepare you for professional opportunities with a mastery of Customer Engagement best practices powered by Braze. This FORGE-exclusive offer only happens once a year, so don’t miss it!
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FORGE connections
Don’t get lost in the crowd. We’re about bringing people closer in a more engaging environment. FORGE allows you to truly connect within 1:1 and small group interactions in a hands-on-setting.
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What You'll Learn
Join us as we explore the topics that empower meaningful end-to-end customer experiences, resulting in customer-led growth for your business.
How customer data is changing
With privacy laws evolving, how can brands continue to offer deeply personalized experiences based on consumer behavior? The answer is first-party data.
Learn how you can leverage turnkey integrations in Braze to ingest user data from any source and in any format, analyze it, segment users, and create real-time customer profiles–all while gaining valuable, actionable insights about your strategy.
How to put your data to work
Once you manage your data, it’s time to channel it. Explore the Braze platform’s intuitive tools that help brands of any size develop sophisticated engagement strategies with ease. Then, leverage the latest updates and innovations in Braze to optimize campaign orchestration.
Strategies from experts
Next-generation marketing requires next-generation tools and teams. And it’s not a one-size-fits all approach. Learn how others have built effective strategies—be it a one-person “team” or a cooperative collaboration across teams at the enterprise level.
Meet us at the Bonfire
Join the Braze Bonfire community to connect with Braze users all over the world, exchange powerful insights, learn from experts, and receive live updates from FORGE.
Now accepting Braze Torchie Awards nominations
Each year we spotlight customers, partners and individuals who leveraged the Braze platform in exciting, innovative ways. Does that sound like someone you know? Nominate them for a 2022 Torchie Award. Winners will be announced at FORGE ‘22.
The Venue
Pier59 Studios
Located at New York's Chelsea Piers, the 100,000 square-foot Pier59 Studios is the premier multimedia studio in New York City and host to some of the city’s most renowned shows and events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Counting down to this year's conference? Get ready with our insider tips, tricks, and exclusive guidance to ensure you make the most of FORGE.
What is FORGE?
With a laser-like focus on the best tools and practices to deliver brilliant customer experiences, FORGE educates, informs, and inspires within a trusted community environment. FORGE is the definitive destination for innovative professionals to learn how to build for, and engage with, customers within the modern ecosystem.
Who should attend FORGE?
Anyone who touches the customer experience—marketing, growth, and engagement team members, as well as developers interested in learning about best practices and tools to deliver brilliant customer experiences in today’s fast-evolving technology landscape.
When and where is FORGE?
Oct 12-14, 2022
Pier59 | 59 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011
How can I register for FORGE?
Click the register button above
When will the final FORGE agenda be available?
The FORGE website will be updated on an ongoing basis as speakers and sessions are confirmed.
What is your cancellation policy?
See our refund policy.
What are the nearest airports to Pier59?
(Note: All times may vary depending upon traffic and transit schedules.)
What are the closest trains and subways to Pier59?
14 Street Stations: L, A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, PATH
Amtrak services the Northeast Corridor between Boston and Washington, D.C., and stops at Penn Station in Manhattan; Amtrak riders can take the 1/2/3 or A/C/E trains to Pier 59.
Is there onsite parking available at Pier59?
There are a limited number of spots and parking that will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parking rates can be found here.
What nearby hotels would you recommend?
Recommended hotels within walking distance are listed below. There are no conference blocks for this year’s FORGE, but feel free to reach out to the hotels directly for rates.
What’s the weather like in New York City in October?
October is one of the best months to visit NYC. Average temperatures during mid October can range from lows in the mid 50s to highs in the low 70s.
Is there a dress code?
Nope. Feel free to wear what you’re most comfortable in.
Will meals be served at FORGE?
Food options will vary from day to day. Please see details below for what will be provided on-site for ticketed attendees:
I have dietary restrictions. How can I alert the conference organizers?
When registering for a conference ticket, make sure to select your dietary preferences during the process.
