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Techno-optimists in one room: a recap of the BetaNYC Civic Tech Summer Showcase
70 New Yorkers gathered on a stormy evening for five lightning talks from the BetaNYC civic tech community.
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CityCamp NYC 2026
CityCamp NYC is a community “unconference” with a focus on democracy, civil society, neighbors, government operations, and the intersection between them all.
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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI 101) with Council District 4 & BetaNYC
Join the Office of New York City Council Member Virginia Maloney and BetaNYC for a hands-on workshop designed to build confidence with today’s artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
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BetaBuilders: Pride Tech Night
We’re gathering at Wilka’s, a queer-owned sports bar, to celebrate Pride Month and the queer tech and data community. Join us for Pride-focused lightning talks and a special announcement.
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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI 101) with The Manhattan Borough President’s Office & BetaNYC
Join the Office of Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal & BetaNYC for a hands-on workshop designed to build confidence with today’s artificial intelligence (AI) tools. You will learn a practical understanding of today’s artificial intelligence tools. Participants will learn how to: Additionally, we will highlight real-world civic AI tools that help you demystify New York…
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Mapping for Equity: Data Entry Class with BetaNYC at The College of Staten Island (CUNY)
BetaNYC is excited to share a new way to map NYC’s public realm! BetaNYC will present the Mapping for Equity project and how to create more equitable and accessible mapped spaces. We will show you how we’re mapping parks and public spaces into OpenStreetMap. Please bring your own laptop, charger, and mouse (having a mouse makes mapping on…
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BetaNYC Day at The NYC PIT Pop Up
BetaNYC welcomes you to to Day 6 of the NYC PIT Pop Up! Today’s PIT events are presented by NYC PIT Pop Up official partner, BetaNYC. BetaNYC Day Schedule: Daily Demos: 2:00pm – 6:00pm The Reboot: 6:00pm-7:30pm
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Open Data Week 2026
Open Data Week is an annual festival of community-driven events organized and produced by the NYC Open Data Team at the Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI), BetaNYC, and Data Through Design. The 2026 Festival kicks off at the opening of Data Through Design‘s annual art exhibition. Throughout the week, participants can engage with NYC…
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Mapping for Equity: 2025 in Review
In 2025, Mapping for Equity had a big year. We hosted fourteen sessions across all five boroughs, with nine hands-on field mapping events in parks and five data entry workshops that turned observations into open, reusable public data.
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BetaNYC Civic Innovation Fellows Showcase
Join us for the BetaNYC Fellows’ Showcase, where our fellows will share reflections on their journey, highlight what they’ve learned, and celebrate the skills they’ve built in public interest technology.
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How My First Executive Board Role Transformed My Voice
Earlier this summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the MIT Delta V Start-Up Accelerator.
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BetaNYC Presents: Digitize Your Park
Join BetaNYC and Maps @ MIXI to learn about the role of community mapping in promoting social and digital equality!
