Experience Lauder Love in the heart of NYC

Lauder Global Alumni Weekend is the largest gathering of Lauder alumni in one place. Made with Lauder Love, LGAW is an unforgettable celebration of community, connection, and the global spirit that defines us. This year is especially meaningful as we honor the legacy of Leonard Lauder and commemorate 40 years of Lauder, a milestone shaped by generations of alumni who continue to lead, give back, and lift each other up.

All ticket options are available for selection during the registration process. Be sure to check your latest email for a full list of pricing and benefits.
LGAW is made possible through the generous support of the Lauder Institute and the Lauder family, which helps keep ticket prices as low as possible for our community. While we’re deeply grateful for their ongoing commitment, this year—more than ever—we need your support.

If you're able, we invite you to join at the Friend of LGAW level or above, which includes special perks as a thank-you.

The more alumni who step up at this level, the more we can ensure that this LGAW is our strongest celebration yet.

Given the 4% credit card charge, we welcome Global Champion and Global Leader tickets payments via ACH or Wire. If you are interested in this option, please email us at info@lgaw.org.

Coming in from out of town? We recommend arriving Thursday evening so you’re ready to jump into a full day of networking, programming, and connection starting first thing Friday morning.

We don’t currently have Hotel Blocks. We recommend you stay on the West Side. While most events will be downtown on the West Side between Chelsea and Midtown, the Saturday evening soiree will be held on the Upper West Side (Morningside Heights).    

We have a stylish weekend ahead. Here’s what to pack for the weekend: 

• Friday: Business Casual 

• Saturday Day: Be conference ready with elevated Business Casual 

• Saturday Soiree: Lauder Black Tie (Tuxedos, dark suits, party dresses - get ready to dance!) 

• Sunday Brunch: Weekend Casual

If your plans change, please contact info@lgaw.org. A cancellation fee of $75 will be applied for cancellations received by 11:59pm EST on Saturday, August 30, 2025. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after this date.

For security reasons, tickets are non-transferrable – no exceptions. Attendees will be required to show identification to verify registration at each venue.

You may also elect to return your ticket to LGAW as a fully tax deductible donation at any time at no charge.   If your plans change, and if you can, please consider this option to show your Lauder Love.

Children are welcome at the Farewell Brunch on Sunday. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate children at any of the other events as most events will have an open bar.

Yes, they do - every year! While we’d love to welcome everyone, venue capacity limits how many tickets we can offer. Registration fills up fast, so we strongly recommend securing your spot early. Once tickets sell out, we open up a waitlist. As space opens up, you’ll receive an email giving you 48 hours to claim your spot before it’s offered to the next in line.

And keep in mind: the next LGAW isn’t until 2029. So if you’re hoping to join the celebration, don’t wait—this is the moment to be part of the Lauder magic.

Yes! All alumni are welcome to bring a guest. Guest tickets begin at the Standard level and can be purchased during registration. Please keep in mind that all guests must be 18+ years of age.

Sponsorships, DAF donations and other gift possibilities are available. If you are interested in any of these options, our team would be happy to help. Please email us at info@lgaw.org.