CityCamp NYC

Join us for New York City's first CityCamp!

What is CityCamp? 

A CityCamp is an unstructured conference 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.

Our “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.

At CityCamp NYC, you are not an attendee, you are a 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.

Tickets and Opportunities:

Are you a student or looking for a scholarship or volunteer opportunity?

There are a select number of scholarship tickets available that will prioritize traditionally underserved and underrepresented communities. Learn more and apply before Wednesday, September 3, at 5:00 PM at < https://betanyc.forms.fm/citycamp-nyc-2025-scholarship/forms/10030 >

We need volunteers to support the unconference. You spend one part of the day helping out and the other part of the day as an attendee. Learn more and apply before Thursday, August 7 at 11:59 PM at < https://betanyc.forms.fm/citycampnyc-2025-volunteer-application/forms/10032 >

Do you work for a Government agency / department?

If you work for a government agency / department and want to purchase a general admission ticket via a check or a purchase order (PO), government ticket opportunities close on Wednesday, 3 September, by 5:00 PM. Please email <citycamp@beta.nyc>.

Sponsors, want to support the conference?

We’re looking for mission-aligned sponsors to support conference costs such as meals, coffee, childcare, and ASL interpretation. Learn more about our opportunities to support by filling out this form.

Press and Media, want to cover the event?

Media credentials are available to reporters, editors working as reporters, producers, video camera operators, and still photographers who present valid press identification. If you want to attend to cover a session or the event, email us your valid press identification to <citycamp@beta.nyc>. We will follow up.

Contribute to the next decade of technology, data, and policy — by us, for us!

General Event Information:

What is included in my ticket? All tickets include access to a full day of conference sessions, lunch, snacks, and coffee. We offer free, professional on-site childcare. Space is limited. Please register if you are interested.

Childcare: We will be providing professional, on-site child care. Space is limited, and you will need to pre-register for this free service using the Childcare Ticket option. If you want to bring your child(ren) to attend the conference, they too will need an attendee ticket. If you have any questions, please email us at <citycamp@beta.nyc>.

Code of Conduct: BetaNYC is committed to hosting safe and open spaces for all. By participating in this space, you are committing yourself to BetaNYC’s Code of Conduct and Anti-Harassment Policy.

Health Policy: If you’re not feeling well, PLEASE stay home. We strive to create a safe environment for everyone. (Please see our refund policy for questions.)

To attend this in-person event, we are asking that everyone wears a high-quality mask at all times (except when eating and drinking). We will have ample KF-94 masks in various sizes for you to wear. Masks keep our staff, volunteers, and attendees safe. Masking helps prevent the spread of viruses — this is science, based on data!

Refund Policy: Contact us to request a refund. We will try to honor all of your refund requests at <citycamp@beta.nyc>. Please note that some ticketing fees are nonrefundable.

Thank you 2025 Sponsors!

The following mission-aligned organizations are helping us cover conference costs and enable us to meet in 2025. Thank you!

Reinvent Albany advocates for transparent and accountable New York government. We work to strengthen FOIL, put government information online, and are vocal advocates for open data laws and practices. We also advocate for more accountable and better-governed state authorities, including the MTA. We seek to create a state government that is responsible, responsive and above board and thus we fight for public integrity measures and against laws and practices that increase the risk of corruption and favor the few and well-connected over the public interest.

Database Tycoon helps organizations transform their data into the foundation of their own data empire. We work with small to mid-sized companies who are seeking flexibility, scalability, and freedom from restrictive vendor systems. Many of our clients come to us after struggling with data stacks that didn’t deliver. Our role is to simplify, restructure, and reimagine your systems, designing data solutions that are actionable, sustainable, and future-ready. Beyond technology, our work is rooted in values of community impact and open collaboration. From architecture to implementation, Database Tycoon is building toward a world where data is accessible and empowering for everyone.