BetaNYC is thrilled to announce CityCamp NYC, happening Saturday, September 6, 2025, at CUNY School of Law in Long Island City, Queens!
This isn’t your typical conference — CityCamp NYC is an unconference: a community-driven gathering where every attendee is a participant, co-creator, and conversation starter. Together, we’ll explore the tools, tactics, and practices that shape democracy, civil society, neighborhood engagement, and government operations in New York City.
REGISTER for a $45 EARLY BIRD TICKET or support a scholarship with a SOLIDARITY TICKET.
Tickets
Early Bird – General Admission: $45: Early Bird Ticket (Until Friday, August 1). This Early Bird – General Admission is a discounted at-cost ticket that includes coffee, breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
Solidarity Ticket – Support a Scholarship: $110: This Solidarity Ticket includes breakfast, coffee, lunch, and snacks for you and a scholarship for another attendee to CityCamp. Pay it forward for another attendee.
Donate to CityCamp NYC: Donate to support CityCamp NYC operations and the BetaNYC organization.
Childcare Ticket (free): We have contracted on-site childcare for children under the age of 18. In order to use this service, you MUST be a ticket-holder, and you MUST register your child(ren) before August 31st by acquiring a Childcare Ticket. Each child you register requires a ticket registration. There are limited spots available, so please sign up sooner rather than later!
What is an “Unconference”?
At CityCamp, there’s no sitting back — you’re in it. YOU will propose, lead, and shape sessions. Facilitated by BetaNYC, the unconference format encourages open dialogue, peer learning, and creative problem-solving. Think: lightning talks, breakout discussions, collaborative workshops, and hands-on activities, proposed by the community, for the community.
We’ll explore everything from proposed legislation and data storytelling to participatory design models and grassroots organizing. Our goal is to leave inspired, informed, and connected.
Why CityCamp?
CityCamp is a space for the NYC civic tech and public interest communities to gather, share, and grow. In a time when strong local democracy matters more than ever, we’re inviting neighbors, technologists, community organizers, public servants, students, and curious minds to join forces for a day of action-oriented dialogue and learning.
Whether you’re passionate about open data, public policy, digital tools, community design, or just want to learn how our city can work better for all — this is your space.
Learn More and Get Involved
Want to join the conversation? Want to pitch a session? Fill out our interest form. Stay tuned for more announcements with our CityCamp NYC newsletter and Bluesky as we build the day together.
Mark your calendars, grab your tickets, tell your crew, and get ready to shape the future of NYC’s civic ecosystem.
CityCamp NYC
📍 CUNY School of Law, Long Island City, Queens
📅 Saturday, September 6, 2025Hosted by BetaNYC
Guided by YOU! Powered by participation. Focused on the future.