The venue
C++ Fall 26 takes place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, on the Hudson River waterfront in Manhattan.
Find your way there.
By subway and by bus.
A few minutes' walk from Hudson Yards, right on the river.
Closest stop by far - the station sits directly across 11th Ave from the main entrance.
A longer walk east, but useful if you're connecting from Penn Station or Amtrak/NJ Transit.
Same complex as the A/C/E, on the west side of Penn Station.
Crosstown Select Bus, stops right along 11th Ave at the Center.
Runs up and down 11th/10th Ave, stops a block from the entrance.
Driving in? Rideshare drop-off is easiest along 11th Avenue near 35th or 36th Street.
Fuel between sessions.
A mix of quick bites and proper sit-down dinners, all an easy walk from the Center.
Whole fish selected fresh from the market case, grilled simply. A glassy dining room overlooking the Hudson River, inside the Hudson Yards shops.
High ceilings, tall windows, and a menu built for business lunches - garlic monkey bread and short rib are the standouts.
A reliable, no-fuss stop in Hell's Kitchen with a menu wide enough that everyone on your team finds something - breakfast burritos through mac and cheese.
A rooftop-adjacent dining room looking straight out at the Vessel and Public Square - a good pick between sessions.
Part of the Mercado Little Spain market from Chef José Andrés - hearty grilled meats and vegetables cooked over live fire.
Rustic, market-driven Italian cooking in a warm, bustling room - a favorite for a proper sit-down dinner after the last session.
Ambitious, fine-dining Korean cooking that's earned serious acclaim - book well in advance if you want a table.
A relaxed food hall in Hell's Kitchen with a rotating lineup of vendors - the easy answer when your group can't agree on cuisine.
Worth a look, if you have a gap.
All an easy walk from the Center.
A honeycomb of connected staircases at the center of Hudson Yards Public Square. Ground-level access is free, with skyline views worth the short detour.
The highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, with a glass floor and sweeping views out over the Hudson River.
A 1.5-mile elevated park built on a former freight rail line, threading through gardens, art installations, and skyline views down to the Meatpacking District.
A sculptural park perched on concrete "tulip" piers over the Hudson River, with open lawns, winding paths, and a small amphitheater.
A sprawling riverside complex with a golf driving range, bowling, ice skating, and rock climbing - an easy way to burn off energy between sessions.
A retired aircraft carrier turned museum, with historic jets, a space shuttle, and a submarine open for tours along the river.
A flexible cultural center hosting rotating exhibitions, performances, and installations in a striking retractable-shell building.
Seven floors of shopping and dining right beside the Vessel - a good spot to browse, grab a coffee, or wait out a rain shower.