Director Summit 2026
Engineering Leadership · Product Strategy · Innovation
February 2-4, 2026 | New York HQ
Speakers
Meet the engineering leaders shaping our direction
Speaker Name
VP Engineering
Leading technical initiatives across the organization.
Speaker Name
Director, Product
Driving product strategy and innovation.
Speaker Name
Director, Engineering
Building scalable systems at Datadog.
Speaker Name
Senior Director
Shaping organizational excellence.
Agenda
Three days of strategic sessions, workshops, and collaboration
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Breakfast & Registration
9:00 - 9:30 AM
Opening
Welcome & Summit Kickoff
Setting the stage for three days of strategic alignment and collaboration.
30 min
Executive Team
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Keynote
State of Engineering
A look at our technical achievements, challenges, and the road ahead.
1 hr
TBD
10:30 - 10:45 AM
Coffee Break
10:45 - 12:00 PM
Workshop
Leadership Alignment Session
Interactive workshop on cross-team collaboration and strategic priorities.
1 hr 15 min
TBD
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Presentation
Technical Roadmap 2026
Deep dive into our technical strategy and major initiatives for the year.
1 hr 30 min
TBD
2:30 - 2:45 PM
Coffee Break
2:45 - 4:00 PM
Panel
Scaling Engineering Excellence
Directors share insights on building and scaling high-performing teams.
1 hr 15 min
Panel
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Social
Welcome Reception
Networking dinner and drinks at the venue.
3 hrs
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Keynote
Product Vision & Strategy
Aligning engineering priorities with product direction.
1 hr
TBD
10:00 - 10:15 AM
Coffee Break
10:15 - 12:00 PM
Breakout
Team Breakout Sessions
Focused discussions in smaller groups on key initiatives.
1 hr 45 min
Various
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Workshop
AI & Innovation Lab
Hands-on session exploring AI capabilities and applications.
1 hr 30 min
TBD
2:30 - 2:45 PM
Coffee Break
2:45 - 4:00 PM
Fireside Chat
Leadership Perspectives
Candid conversation with senior leadership on company direction.
1 hr 15 min
TBD
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Social
Team Dinners
Small group dinners at selected NYC restaurants.
3 hrs
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Workshop
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Building bridges between engineering, product, and design.
1 hr 30 min
TBD
10:30 - 10:45 AM
Coffee Break
10:45 - 12:00 PM
Presentation
2026 Goals & OKRs
Aligning on key objectives and success metrics for the year.
1 hr 15 min
TBD
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Closing
Summit Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Key takeaways, action items, and closing remarks.
1 hr
Executive Team
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Networking Directory
Connect with fellow directors and senior leaders attending the summit
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Jane Smith
Director, Engineering
Platform Team
jane.smith@datadoghq.com
John Chen
Director, Product
Observability
john.chen@datadoghq.com
Sarah Williams
Senior Director, Engineering
Infrastructure
sarah.williams@datadoghq.com
Michael Brown
VP, Engineering
Core Services
michael.brown@datadoghq.com
Emily Davis
Director, Design
Product Design
emily.davis@datadoghq.com
Robert Wilson
Director, Engineering
Data Platform
robert.wilson@datadoghq.com
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Media
Videos, recordings, and visual content from the summit
Summit Highlights
Watch the highlights from the Datadog Director Summit 2026. This video will be updated after the event.
Keynote: State of Engineering
Recording of the Day 1 keynote session.
Product Vision & Strategy
Recording of the Day 2 keynote session.
Event Photos
Logistics
Everything you need to know for your summit experience
Venue
The Director Summit will be held at Datadog's New York headquarters. All sessions take place on the main conference floor.
Hotel Recommendations
For out-of-town attendees, we recommend these hotels within walking distance of the venue. Please book early as rooms fill quickly.
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The Westin New York at Times Square270 W 43rd St - 5 min walk from venue
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Marriott Marquis Times Square1535 Broadway - 3 min walk from venue
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Hilton New York Times Square234 W 42nd St - 4 min walk from venue
Transportation
Getting to the New York headquarters is easy via multiple transit options.
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SubwayTimes Square-42nd St station (1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W, S) - 2 min walk
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From JFK AirportAirTrain to Jamaica, then E train to 42nd St (~60 min) or taxi/rideshare (~45 min)
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From LaGuardia AirportM60 bus to 125th St, then subway (~60 min) or taxi/rideshare (~30 min)
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From Newark AirportAirTrain to Newark Liberty, then NJ Transit to Penn Station (~45 min)
Food & Catering
All meals are provided throughout the summit. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated - please let us know in advance.
Day 1 - Feb 2
Breakfast
8:00 AM
Lunch
12:00 PM
Coffee Breaks
10:30 / 2:30
Reception Dinner
6:00 PM
Day 2 - Feb 3
Breakfast
8:00 AM
Lunch
12:00 PM
Coffee Breaks
10:00 / 2:30
Team Dinners
6:00 PM
Day 3 - Feb 4
Breakfast
8:00 AM
Lunch
12:00 PM
Coffee Break
10:30 AM
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