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We are NYC's #PiTech & #opendata community conference hosted by @beta.nyc

Join us on Sat, 28 Mar 2026, for our TENTH anniversary! We will unpack & understand tech, data, & design.

Submit your proposal today! www.schoolofdata.nyc
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Every March, BetaNYC brings the city’s open data and civic tech communities together for NYC School of Data.

For 2026, we’re shaping the agenda now and want your voice. What should NYC explore at the intersection of digital equity, smart cities, and AI?

Help steer the program: schoolofdata.nyc
Graphic announcement for NYC School of Data’s Call for Proposals. The phrase “CALL FOR PROPOSALS” is repeated twice in alternating blue and orange block letters. To the right, there’s an orange and blue megaphone with the words “NYC School of Data” inside. At the bottom, text reads: “Saturday, March 28, 2026,” “CUNY School of Law,” and “Learn more at schoolofdata.nyc,” alongside the NYC School of Data 2026 and BetaNYC logos.
November 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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✨ NYC School of Data 2026 call for proposals is open!

We’re curating sessions that highlight how New Yorkers use data, design & technology. And we’re especially interested in work on digital equity, smart cities, and AI, anchored in open data & community needs.

Share your idea: schoolofdata.nyc
Graphic announcement for NYC School of Data’s Call for Proposals. The phrase “CALL FOR PROPOSALS” is repeated twice in alternating blue and orange block letters. To the right, there’s an orange and blue megaphone with the words “NYC School of Data” inside. At the bottom, text reads: “Learn more at schoolofdata.nyc,” alongside the NYC School of Data 2026 and BetaNYC logos.
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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✨ The NYC School of Data 2026 call for proposals is open! We’re programming sessions that show how New Yorkers use data, design, and technology.

We’re especially inviting work on digital equity, smart cities, and AI—rooted in open data and real community needs.

Share your idea: schoolofdata.nyc
Graphic announcement for NYC School of Data’s Call for Proposals. The phrase “CALL FOR PROPOSALS” is repeated twice in alternating blue and orange block letters. To the right, there’s an orange and blue megaphone with the words “NYC School of Data” inside. At the bottom, text reads: “Saturday, March 28, 2026,” “CUNY School of Law,” and “Learn more at schoolofdata.nyc,” alongside the NYC School of Data 2026 and BetaNYC logos.
November 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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We’re back at CUNY School of Law on March 28, 2026, for the TENTH NYC School of Data! 🥳 This year, we’re expanding opportunities for people working on digital equity, smart cities, and artificial intelligence.

Tell your friends and colleagues!

Submit your ideas here: schoolofdata.nyc
Graphic announcement for NYC School of Data’s Call for Proposals. The phrase “CALL FOR PROPOSALS” is repeated twice in alternating blue and orange block letters. To the right, there’s an orange and blue megaphone with the words “NYC School of Data” inside. At the bottom, text reads: “Saturday, March 28, 2026,” “CUNY School of Law,” and “Learn more at schoolofdata.nyc,” alongside the NYC School of Data 2026 and BetaNYC logos.
November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Each March, BetaNYC convenes NYC’s open data and public interest tech community for NYC School of Data.

For 2026, we’re shaping the agenda now and want your perspective. What should NYC tackle at the intersection of digital equity, smart cities, and AI?

Help us set the program: schoolofdata.nyc
Graphic announcement for NYC School of Data’s Call for Proposals. The phrase “CALL FOR PROPOSALS” is repeated twice in alternating blue and orange block letters. To the right, there’s an orange and blue megaphone with the words “NYC School of Data” inside. At the bottom, text reads: “Learn more at schoolofdata.nyc,” alongside the NYC School of Data 2026 and BetaNYC logos.
November 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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📣 NYC School of Data 2026 is in motion & your work belongs in the mix!

For 2026, we're building the program and want to hear from you. This year, we’re expanding space for projects at the intersection of digital equity, smart cities & AI—rooted in open data.

Propose your session: schoolofdata.nyc
Graphic announcement for NYC School of Data’s Call for Proposals. The phrase “CALL FOR PROPOSALS” is repeated twice in alternating blue and orange block letters. To the right, there’s an orange and blue megaphone with the words “NYC School of Data” inside. At the bottom, text reads: “Learn more at schoolofdata.nyc,” alongside the NYC School of Data 2026 and BetaNYC logos.
October 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Do you build tools for transparency or community impact? Work on projects about digital equity, smart cities, and artificial intelligence?

Share your story at NYC School of Data 2026, happening March 28 at CUNY School of Law!

Submit your proposal today at schoolofdata.nyc
Graphic announcement for NYC School of Data’s Call for Proposals. The phrase “CALL FOR PROPOSALS” is repeated twice in alternating blue and orange block letters. To the right, there’s an orange and blue megaphone with the words “NYC School of Data” inside. At the bottom, text reads: “Learn more at schoolofdata.nyc,” alongside the NYC School of Data 2026 and BetaNYC logos.
October 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Hey public interest tech fam 👋

Who should be on stage at NYC School of Data 2026? Tag your favorite NYC data storytellers, mappers, and community builders, and send them to schoolofdata.nyc to submit a proposal!
Graphic announcement for NYC School of Data’s Call for Proposals. The phrase “CALL FOR PROPOSALS” is repeated twice in alternating blue and orange block letters. To the right, there’s an orange and blue megaphone with the words “NYC School of Data” inside. At the bottom, text reads: “Learn more at schoolofdata.nyc,” alongside the NYC School of Data 2026 and BetaNYC logos.
October 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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🎉 NYC School of Data 2026 is back, and we want your ideas!

This year, we’re expanding opportunities for people working on digital equity, smart cities, and artificial intelligence.

Submit your proposal today: schoolofdata.nyc
Graphic announcement for NYC School of Data’s Call for Proposals. The phrase “CALL FOR PROPOSALS” is repeated twice in alternating blue and orange block letters. To the right, there’s an orange and blue megaphone with the words “NYC School of Data” inside. At the bottom, text reads: “Learn more at schoolofdata.nyc,” alongside the NYC School of Data 2026 and BetaNYC logos.
October 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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It’s that time of the year— we’re already planning for NYC School of Data 2026!

We’re seeking session ideas and expanding opportunities for people working on digital equity, smart cities, and AI.

Submit your proposal at schoolofdata.nyc
Graphic announcement for NYC School of Data’s Call for Proposals. The phrase “CALL FOR PROPOSALS” is repeated twice in alternating blue and orange block letters. To the right, there’s an orange and blue megaphone with the words “NYC School of Data” inside. At the bottom, text reads: “Learn more at schoolofdata.nyc,” alongside the NYC School of Data 2026 and BetaNYC logos.
October 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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We’re building the 2026 NYC School of Data program and want your ideas! This year, we’re especially excited to highlight work on digital equity, smart cities, and artificial intelligence, and how open data connects them to community needs.

Submit your proposal at schoolofdata.nyc
Graphic announcement for NYC School of Data’s Call for Proposals. The phrase “CALL FOR PROPOSALS” is repeated twice in alternating blue and orange block letters. To the right, there’s an orange and blue megaphone with the words “NYC School of Data” inside. At the bottom, text reads: “Learn more at schoolofdata.nyc,” alongside the NYC School of Data 2026 and BetaNYC logos.
October 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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✨ The NYC School of Data 2026 Call for Proposals is open!

This year, we’re excited to expand opportunities for people working on digital equity, smart cities, and artificial intelligence.

Learn more and submit your proposal at schoolofdata.nyc
Graphic announcement for NYC School of Data’s Call for Proposals. The phrase “CALL FOR PROPOSALS” is repeated twice in alternating blue and orange block letters. To the right, there’s an orange and blue megaphone with the words “NYC School of Data” inside. At the bottom, text reads: “Learn more at schoolofdata.nyc,” alongside the NYC School of Data 2026 and BetaNYC logos.
October 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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🍂 The leaves are turning, and so is the Open Data Week calendar!

Join the Open Data Week and Data Through Design teams for a fall happy hour at Sound + Fury Brewery! 🥳

📅 Tomorrow, October 16, 5–8 pm
🎟️ RSVP: www.beta.nyc/event/e251016/
A bright fall-themed graphic with orange and yellow gradient background and scattered autumn leaves. Large bold text reads: “Join us for the Fall Open Data Week Meet-Up Happy Hour.” Below are, details: “Thursday, October 16, 2025 5–8 pm” and “Sound + Fury Brewery and Kitchen, 141 Lawrence St, Brooklyn, NY 11201.” At the bottom are the logos for NYC OTI, BetaNYC, and DxD (Data Through Design), with a small carved pumpkin illustration adding a festive touch.
October 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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📣 We’re heading back to CUNY School of Law on March 28, 2026, for the next NYC School of Data!

Help shape the day — share your ideas for sessions and interactive workshops that make NYC’s data work for everyone. Learn more and submit a proposal at schoolofdata.nyc
Graphic announcement for NYC School of Data’s Call for Proposals. The phrase “CALL FOR PROPOSALS” is repeated twice in alternating blue and orange block letters. To the right, there’s an orange and blue megaphone with the words “NYC School of Data” inside. At the bottom, text reads: “Learn more at schoolofdata.nyc,” alongside the NYC School of Data 2026 and BetaNYC logos.
October 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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🚀It’s official… the NYC School of Data 2026 Call for Proposals is open!!!

Got an idea for how NYC can use data, tech, or design for the public good? We want to hear from you! Submit your session idea at schoolofdata.nyc
Graphic announcement for NYC School of Data’s Call for Proposals. The phrase “CALL FOR PROPOSALS” is repeated twice in alternating blue and orange block letters. To the right, there’s an orange and blue megaphone with the words “NYC School of Data” inside. At the bottom, text reads: “Learn more at schoolofdata.nyc,” alongside the NYC School of Data 2026 and BetaNYC logos.
October 9, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Let’s keep the Open Data week energy going! Join the Open Data Week and Data Through Design teams for a cozy fall meetup.

We’re celebrating the season and the launch of our Open Data Week 2026 Call for Proposals!

📅 Thursday, October 16, 5–8 pm
🎟️ RSVP: www.beta.nyc/event/e251016/
A bright fall-themed graphic with orange and yellow gradient background and scattered autumn leaves. Large bold text reads: “Join us for the Fall Open Data Week Meet-Up Happy Hour.” Below, details: “Thursday, October 16, 2025 5–8 pm” and “Sound + Fury Brewery and Kitchen, 141 Lawrence St, Brooklyn, NY 11201.” At the bottom are the logos for NYC OTI, BetaNYC, and DxD (Data Through Design), with a small carved pumpkin illustration adding a festive touch.
October 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Catch up before the next edition! Our Sept 11 newsletter recaps CityCamp NYC, shares civic engagement tools, highlights upcoming events, and explores how kindness is driving civic tech. #PublicInterestTech #OpenData #CivicTech #NYC

Read here: www.beta.nyc/2025/09/11/w...
Graphic with a blurred conference wall background and text: “What’s New in NYC Civic Tech? Week 37 of 2025.” A white box lists bullet points: “Centering our community through kindness. Recap of CityCamp NYC 2025. Launch of Open Data class in ASL. Congestion Relief Tolling is increasing air quality in The Bronx! MTA’s Data and Analytics team needs you!” Bottom text reads: “Curated by BetaNYC and YOU!”
September 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Kindness isn’t optional—it’s our social contract. Join us in recapping CityCamp NYC 2025, gearing up for civic actions this fall, and celebrating the power of tech + community. Dive into the latest in #NYC #CivicTech #PiTech.

Read more on our website: www.beta.nyc/2025/09/11/w...
Graphic with a solid blue background and text: “What’s New in NYC Civic Tech? Week 37 of 2025.” A white box lists bullet points: “Centering our community through kindness. Recap of CityCamp NYC 2025. Launch of Open Data class in ASL. Congestion Relief Tolling is increasing air quality in The Bronx! MTA’s Data and Analytics team needs you!” Bottom text reads: “Curated by BetaNYC and YOU!”
September 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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We’re partnering with DIVAS for Social Justice for a hands-on field mapping session in Brooklyn! Learn to use OpenStreetMap to map parks + public spaces 🌳🌍

📅 Sat, Sept 20, 10am–12pm
📍 DIVAS Makerspace, 1604 Fulton St
🔗 beta.nyc/e250920-rsvp
Flyer titled "Mapping for Equity – DIVAS for Social Justice." Event hosted by BetaNYC and DIVAS for Social Justice teaching how to use OpenStreetMap and the Mapping for Equity Toolkit to create more equitable and accessible spaces. Field mapping on-site: Saturday, September 20th, 10am–12pm at DIVAS Makerspace, 1604 Fulton St., Brooklyn, NY 11213. Description notes the workshop will map parks and public spaces into OpenStreetMap to ensure equal representation in data. Registration link: beta.nyc/e250920-rsvp. Contact: events@beta.nyc. Flyer includes illustrations of a park bench, streetlamp, trash bin, and fire hydrant. Logos for DIVAS for Social Justice (purple crest with a script “D”) and BetaNYC are at the bottom.
September 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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“Choose kindness. Choose community. Choose a future better than the one we inherited.” 🌆 From CityCamp to voter registration, here’s what’s new in #NYC civic tech this week.

Read more on our website: www.beta.nyc/2025/09/11/w...
Graphic with a solid blue background and text: “What’s New in NYC Civic Tech? Week 37 of 2025.” A white box lists bullet points: “Centering our community through kindness. Recap of CityCamp NYC 2025. Launch of Open Data class in ASL. Congestion Relief Tolling is increasing air quality in The Bronx! MTA’s Data and Analytics team needs you!” Bottom text reads: “Curated by BetaNYC and YOU!”
September 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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“As New Yorkers, we know kindness, & we affirm it daily.” CityCamp NYC is still echoing, ballot measures loom, & civic duty calls. Catch up here: www.beta.nyc/2025/09/11/w...
#NYC #CivicTech #Vote
Graphic with a blurred conference wall background and text: “What’s New in NYC Civic Tech? Week 37 of 2025.” A white box lists bullet points: “Centering our community through kindness. Recap of CityCamp NYC 2025. Launch of Open Data class in ASL. Congestion Relief Tolling is increasing air quality in The Bronx! MTA’s Data and Analytics team needs you!” Bottom text reads: “Curated by BetaNYC and YOU!”
September 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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CityCamp NYC 2025 was more than an unconference—it was a call to kindness, accountability, and action. Let’s talk about what’s ahead: vote prep, public service, tech’s role in shaping our city. Read @Beta.NYC's newsletter.

www.beta.nyc/2025/09/11/w...
Centering our community through kindness Recap of CityCamp NYC 2025. Launch of Open Data class in ASL. Congestion Relief Tolling is increasing air quality in The Bronx! MTA’s Data and Analytics team needs you!
September 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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ICYMI, we're hosting a free virtual workshop to help you unlock the power of NY Open Data! 📣

Learn how to access public datasets about NYC 311 requests, health, safety, and quality of life in your neighborhood. 💪 📊

When: Tuesday, June 17 at 11 am ET 🗓️
Learn more: beta.nyc/e250623-rsvp 🔗
Flyer for an online workshop titled “Introducing NY Open Data: A Workshop,” hosted by BetaNYC. The workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 11:00am to 12:00pm on Zoom. Register at beta.nyc/e250617-rsvp. The event is free and offers an introduction to NY Open Data.
June 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Happening tomorrow! ⏰

Join us and the NYC Open Data team for Discovering NYC Open Data — learn how to explore, filter & visualize NYC’s public data. See what others are building & get inspired to dig into the data yourself!

When: June 11, from 6–7:30 pm ET 🗓️
RSVP: www.nyc.gov/discoveropen... 💻
Flyer for a free online workshop titled “Discovering NYC Open Data,” presented by NYC Open Data Ambassadors. The event will take place on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM ET. RSVP at nyc.gov/discoveropendata.
June 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Public Interest Tech (#PiTech) is about democracy, inclusion, and love. Love for your neighbors, love of yourself, our struggles, and our future. We've launched a "No King" campaign to support our digital and data literacy initiatives in NYC. Support us and democracy.

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June 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM