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SUMMARY:BetaBuilders: Pride Tech Night
DESCRIPTION:BetaNYC presents Pride Tech Night! \n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, June 23 from 6 pm – 8 pm\, we’re gathering at Wilka’s\, a queer-owned sports bar\, to celebrate Pride Month and the queer tech and data community. \n\n\n\nJoin us for Pride-focused lightning talks and a special announcement. We’ve been cooking up something new: a community built for people at the forefront of public interest tech in NYC. Stay tuned for more details\, you won’t want to miss being in the room when we launch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a BetaBuilder and get Complimentary Tickets to Pride Tech Night!\n\n\n\nBetaBuilders are the New Yorkers who keep our work running month after month\, not just once a year. Civic infrastructure isn’t built and walked away from. It’s maintained: the weekly newsletter\, the open data classes\, the mapping events in all five boroughs\, the fellowship that trains the next generation. A monthly gift is how that maintenance gets funded. By contributing to BetaNYC and becoming a BetaBuilder\, you are building civic infrastructure. \n\n\n\nEvery monthly gift goes directly to the BetaNYC’s programs. Monthly is the default; you can switch to a one-time gift in the form. \n\n\n\nWhy monthly?\n\n\n\nBuilding never finishes; the newsletter goes out every week\, classes run all year\, and maps get made one borough at a time. A monthly gift is how the building keeps going\, without you having to think about it again. \n\n\n\nFreedom\, liberty\, and democracy are not given. They are built. You support our local democracy! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRun of Show \n\n\n\n\n6 PM Arrivals\n\n\n\n6:30 PM: Welcome\n\n\n\n6:45 PM: Lighting talks\n\n\n\n7:15 PM: Thanks and BetaBuilders launch\n\n\n\n7:20 PM: Mingle and Networking\n\n\n\n8:00 PM: Wrap Up
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/e260623/
LOCATION:Wilka’s\, 241 Bowery\, \,\, New York\, New York\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engagement Event
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SUMMARY:Discovering NYC Open Data: Online Session: July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Did you know there is free data about nearly every aspect of our city? Come learn how to use it with the NYC Open Data Ambassadors! Join us for an online workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of using NYC Open Data. \n\n\n\n** This training is FREE and OPEN to the public ** \n\n\n\nYou will gain an understanding of: \n\n\n\n\nWhat NYC Open Data is!\n\n\n\nHow to find specific datasets\n\n\n\nHow to filter a dataset\n\n\n\nHow to visualize data in charts and graphs\n\n\n\nTools and Applications of Open Data\n\n\n\nHow to stay involved\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend? \n\n\n\n\nAnyone! No experience necessary.\n\n\n\nEducators & Students\n\n\n\nLibrarians & Non-Profit Professionals\n\n\n\nLocal Organizers & Decision-Makers\n\n\n\nCity Planners and Mappers\n\n\n\n\nThe Open Data Ambassadors program is a collaboration between NYC Office of Technology and Innovation’s Open Data Team and BetaNYC. Visit nyc.gov/discoveropendata to learn more!
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/e260710/
LOCATION:Virtual\, New York City\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class or Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T140000
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SUMMARY:Mapping for Equity: Mapping NYC's Public Amenities in NYC Council District 11 with BetaNYC
DESCRIPTION:Join the Office of Council Member Eric Dinowitz & BetaNYC to learn about a new way to map NYC’s public amenities! This in-person field-mapping event teaches the public how to collect geographical open data to create more accurately represented spaces. \n\n\n\nBetaNYC 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. \n\n\n\nThrough this activity\, we are making sure there’s equal representation in data while quantifying and mapping our public realm. Together\, we will site\, count\, and map community assets such as street lamps\, benches\, water fountains\, trash cans\, and picnic tables. \n\n\n\nThis event will be delivered in English and all ages are welcome to attend (provided that anyone under 18 years old is present with a parent or guardian). We will be moving about the city and on uneven terrain. Plan on wearing appropriate footwear and environmental attire. \n\n\n\nIf you have any needs or accommodations\, please email events@beta.nyc. \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n\n2:00 PM: Arrival and check-in to the event\, mingling\n\n\n\n2:15 PM: BetaNYC remarks\n\n\n\n2:30 PM: Breakout into groups for Field Mapping\n\n\n\n3:30 PM: Groups start to walk back to the meeting point\n\n\n\n3:45 PM: Return to the meeting point\n\n\n\n4:00 PM: Close & clean up\n\n\n\n\nBetaNYC is a safer space. Harassment\, discrimination\, and exclusionary behavior are not tolerated. Protected categories include gender\, race\, disability\, sexual orientation\, religion\, and more. Violations can result in removal from the event and the BetaNYC network.If an incident occurs\, contact saferspaces@beta.nyc or find a BetaNYC staff member at the event.
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/e260710-m4e/
LOCATION:Mosholu Playground\, East Mosholu Parkway South &\, Bainbridge Ave\, The Bronx\, New York\, 10458
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI 101) with Council District 4 & BetaNYC
DESCRIPTION: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. You will learn a practical understanding of today’s artificial intelligence tools. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nAsk questions and get useful results. \n\n\n\nSpot risks around privacy.\n\n\n\nEnsure that appropriate settings are in place to communicate securely. \n\n\n\nConfidently decide when AI is a helpful assistant.\n\n\n\n\nAdditionally\, we will highlight real-world civic AI tools that help you demystify New York City government operations. \n\n\n\nNo tech background is required! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe curriculum for this workshop was developed in partnership with the New York City Council’s Artificial Intelligence Community Engagement (AICE) Initiative\, AI for Nonprofits Sprint powered by the Fund for the City of New York\, and with content support from Data and Society’s AI Civics. \n\n\n\nBetaNYC is a safer space. Harassment\, discrimination\, and exclusionary behavior are not tolerated. Protected categories include gender\, race\, disability\, sexual orientation\, religion\, and more. Violations can result in removal from the event and the BetaNYC network. If an incident occurs\, contact saferspaces@beta.nyc or find a BetaNYC staff member at the event.
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/e260713/
LOCATION:Virtual\, New York City\, NY\, United States
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI 101) with BetaNYC & Council District 2
DESCRIPTION:Join the Office of New York City Council Member Harvey Epstein and 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: \n\n\n\n\nAsk questions and get useful results. \n\n\n\nSpot risks around privacy.\n\n\n\nEnsure that appropriate settings are in place to communicate securely. \n\n\n\nConfidently decide when AI is a helpful assistant.\n\n\n\n\nAdditionally\, we will highlight real-world civic AI tools that help you demystify New York City government operations. \n\n\n\nNo tech background is required! \n\n\n\nThe curriculum for this workshop was developed in partnership with the New York City Council’s Artificial Intelligence Community Engagement (AICE) Initiative\, AI for Nonprofits Sprint powered by the Fund for the City of New York\, and with content support from Data and Society’s AI Civics. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBetaNYC is a safer space. Harassment\, discrimination\, and exclusionary behavior are not tolerated. Protected categories include gender\, race\, disability\, sexual orientation\, religion\, and more. Violations can result in removal from the event and the BetaNYC network.If an incident occurs\, contact saferspaces@beta.nyc or find a BetaNYC staff member at the event.
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/e260721/
LOCATION:Virtual\, New York City\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Discovering NYC Open Data: Online Session: August 2026
DESCRIPTION:Did you know there is free data about nearly every aspect of our city? Come learn how to use it with the NYC Open Data Ambassadors! Join us for an online workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of using NYC Open Data. \n\n\n\n** This training is FREE and OPEN to the public ** \n\n\n\nYou will gain an understanding of: \n\n\n\n\nWhat NYC Open Data is!\n\n\n\nHow to find specific datasets\n\n\n\nHow to filter a dataset\n\n\n\nHow to visualize data in charts and graphs\n\n\n\nTools and Applications of Open Data\n\n\n\nHow to stay involved\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend? \n\n\n\n\nAnyone! No experience necessary.\n\n\n\nEducators & Students\n\n\n\nLibrarians & Non-Profit Professionals\n\n\n\nLocal Organizers & Decision-Makers\n\n\n\nCity Planners and Mappers\n\n\n\n\nThe Open Data Ambassadors program is a collaboration between NYC Office of Technology and Innovation’s Open Data Team and BetaNYC. Visit nyc.gov/discoveropendata to learn more!
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/e260810/
LOCATION:Virtual\, New York City\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class or Training
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SUMMARY:Discovering NYC Open Data: Online Session: September 2026
DESCRIPTION:Did you know there is free data about nearly every aspect of our city? Come learn how to use it with the NYC Open Data Ambassadors! Join us for an online workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of using NYC Open Data. \n\n\n\n** This training is FREE and OPEN to the public ** \n\n\n\nYou will gain an understanding of: \n\n\n\n\nWhat NYC Open Data is!\n\n\n\nHow to find specific datasets\n\n\n\nHow to filter a dataset\n\n\n\nHow to visualize data in charts and graphs\n\n\n\nTools and Applications of Open Data\n\n\n\nHow to stay involved\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend? \n\n\n\n\nAnyone! No experience necessary.\n\n\n\nEducators & Students\n\n\n\nLibrarians & Non-Profit Professionals\n\n\n\nLocal Organizers & Decision-Makers\n\n\n\nCity Planners and Mappers\n\n\n\n\nThe Open Data Ambassadors program is a collaboration between NYC Office of Technology and Innovation’s Open Data Team and BetaNYC. Visit nyc.gov/discoveropendata to learn more!
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/e260916/
LOCATION:Virtual\, New York City\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class or Training
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SUMMARY:CityCamp NYC 2026
DESCRIPTION:CityCamp NYC is a community “unconference” with a focus on democracy\, civil society\, neighbors\, government operations\, and the intersection between them all. CityCamp NYC brings together New Yorkers from all backgrounds to share ideas\, ask questions\, and work through real-world challenges together. \n\n\n\nJoin BetaNYC for our second edition of CityCamp NYC! \n\n\n\nWhat is CityCamp?  \n\n\n\nA CityCamp is an unstructured conference (“unconference”) where the agenda is created by the attendees on the day of the event. Using “Open Space Technology\,” we foster purpose-driven discussions around civic tech\, digital tools\, transparency\, and equipping our communities. \n\n\n\nOur “unconference” convenes city officials\, technologists\, community organizations\, startups\, academia\, and beyond\, as we re-imagine how collaboration and technology can help shape\, grow\, and sustain a healthy future for New York City. \n\n\n\nAt CityCamp NYC\, you are not an attendee\, you are an active participant. As an Unconference\, CityCamp focuses on collaboration and innovation for individuals\, community organizations\, and local government. The agenda is designed and organized by participants and guided by designated facilitators from BetaNYC. Participants will play active roles in sessions\, creating an engaging format for creative\, open exchange geared toward action. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More About CityCamp NYC
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/e260919/
LOCATION:To Be Announced!\, New York City\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engagement Event
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SUMMARY:Discovering NYC Open Data: Online Session: October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Did you know there is free data about nearly every aspect of our city? Come learn how to use it with the NYC Open Data Ambassadors! Join us for an online workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of using NYC Open Data. \n\n\n\n** This training is FREE and OPEN to the public ** \n\n\n\nYou will gain an understanding of: \n\n\n\n\nWhat NYC Open Data is!\n\n\n\nHow to find specific datasets\n\n\n\nHow to filter a dataset\n\n\n\nHow to visualize data in charts and graphs\n\n\n\nTools and Applications of Open Data\n\n\n\nHow to stay involved\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend? \n\n\n\n\nAnyone! No experience necessary.\n\n\n\nEducators & Students\n\n\n\nLibrarians & Non-Profit Professionals\n\n\n\nLocal Organizers & Decision-Makers\n\n\n\nCity Planners and Mappers\n\n\n\n\nThe Open Data Ambassadors program is a collaboration between NYC Office of Technology and Innovation’s Open Data Team and BetaNYC. Visit nyc.gov/discoveropendata to learn more!
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/e261016/
LOCATION:Virtual\, New York City\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class or Training
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SUMMARY:Discovering NYC Open Data: Online Session: November 2026
DESCRIPTION:Did you know there is free data about nearly every aspect of our city? Come learn how to use it with the NYC Open Data Ambassadors! Join us for an online workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of using NYC Open Data. \n\n\n\n** This training is FREE and OPEN to the public ** \n\n\n\nYou will gain an understanding of: \n\n\n\n\nWhat NYC Open Data is!\n\n\n\nHow to find specific datasets\n\n\n\nHow to filter a dataset\n\n\n\nHow to visualize data in charts and graphs\n\n\n\nTools and Applications of Open Data\n\n\n\nHow to stay involved\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend? \n\n\n\n\nAnyone! No experience necessary.\n\n\n\nEducators & Students\n\n\n\nLibrarians & Non-Profit Professionals\n\n\n\nLocal Organizers & Decision-Makers\n\n\n\nCity Planners and Mappers\n\n\n\n\nThe Open Data Ambassadors program is a collaboration between NYC Office of Technology and Innovation’s Open Data Team and BetaNYC. Visit nyc.gov/discoveropendata to learn more!
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/e261116/
LOCATION:Virtual\, New York City\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class or Training
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SUMMARY:Discovering NYC Open Data: Online Session: December 2026
DESCRIPTION:Did you know there is free data about nearly every aspect of our city? Come learn how to use it with the NYC Open Data Ambassadors! Join us for an online workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of using NYC Open Data. \n\n\n\n** This training is FREE and OPEN to the public ** \n\n\n\nYou will gain an understanding of: \n\n\n\n\nWhat NYC Open Data is!\n\n\n\nHow to find specific datasets\n\n\n\nHow to filter a dataset\n\n\n\nHow to visualize data in charts and graphs\n\n\n\nTools and Applications of Open Data\n\n\n\nHow to stay involved\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend? \n\n\n\n\nAnyone! No experience necessary.\n\n\n\nEducators & Students\n\n\n\nLibrarians & Non-Profit Professionals\n\n\n\nLocal Organizers & Decision-Makers\n\n\n\nCity Planners and Mappers\n\n\n\n\nThe Open Data Ambassadors program is a collaboration between NYC Office of Technology and Innovation’s Open Data Team and BetaNYC. Visit nyc.gov/discoveropendata to learn more!
URL:https://www.beta.nyc/event/e261216/
LOCATION:Virtual\, New York City\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class or Training
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