Join BetaNYC and NYC’s Open Data team for our public interest tech, data, and design conference to celebrate the end of NYC Open Data Week!
NYC School of Data is a two-day community conference focused on public interest technology, open data, and service design.
Join a community of data experts, public servants, technologists, and advocates for an action-packed weekend exploring the intersection of open data, civil society, government operations, and more.
Day 1, Saturday, March 28, 2026: NYC School of Data
Day 2, Sunday, March 29, 2026: UnSchool of Data
REGISTER for a $60 WEEKEND PASS or support our conference with a SOLIDARITY TICKET.
Tickets and Opportunities
Early Bird – Weekend Pass – Days 1 & 2: $60 (save $10)
- Save $10 and join us for the full weekend 🥳
- Light breakfast, coffee, and snacks included
- Lunch on Day 1 included; BYO (bring your own) lunch on Day 2
Early Bird – Day 1 Pass – NYC School of Data: $45
- The classic School of Data Conference, celebrating it’s 10th year in 2026!
- Light breakfast, coffee, lunch, and snacks included
- A la carte tickets on sale later in February
Early Bird – Day 2 Pass – UnSchool of Data: $25
- NEW – a community-driven Unconference day, where attendees pitch sessions and build the agenda together in real-time!
- Light breakfast, coffee, and snacks included
- BYO (bring your own) lunch – 60 minute lunch period
- A la carte tickets on sale later in February
Solidarity Ticket – Weekend Pass: $150
- Get a weekend pass and support a Scholarship!
Selected sustaining donors to BetaNYC will receive complimentary weekend pass tickets. Thank you for your support!
Don’t wait to get your Early Bird tickets, prices go up in March!
What is included in my ticket?
All tickets include: Full day(s) of programming, light breakfast, coffee, and snacks
- Day 1 tickets include: Full day of programming, light breakfast, coffee, snacks, and lunch
- Day 2 tickets include: Full day of programming, light breakfast, coffee, and snacks. Lunch is excluded, and you will need to bring your own (BYO!).
Please note that day passes (tickets for Day 1 only or Day 2 only) will launch in early February.
Do you work for a Government agency / department?
If you work for a government agency / department and want to purchase general admission tickets by check or purchase order (PO), government ticket opportunities close on Wednesday, 25 March, by 5:00 PM. Please email < schoolofdata+govticket@beta.nyc >.
Looking for a volunteer opportunity?
Learn more and apply directly at < https://schoolofdata.nyc/2026-volunteer >. If you have any questions, email us at < schoolofdata+vol@beta.nyc >.
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 < schoolofdata+press@beta.nyc >. We will follow up.
Sponsors, want to support the conference?
We’re looking for mission-aligned sponsors to support conference costs such as meals, coffee, and childcare. Learn more about our opportunities to support by filling out this form.
General Event Information
Looking for the program? Stay tuned for announcements about this year’s program by bookmarking schoolofdata.nyc, then signing up for BetaNYC’s weekly newsletter on LinkedIn or email.Â
Event Accessibility: This year’s venue is easily accessed by public transit, bike, bus, and car. The conference will be delivered in English and will use technical terms. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be provided upon request. We are exploring having the main stage presentations interpreted into ASL. The venue itself is ADA-compatible. All-gender restrooms are accessible on the third and fourth floors. There is an accessible lactation room on the second floor. Service animals are always accepted. If you need American Sign Language interpretation or have any other questions/concerns, please email us at < schoolofdata@beta.nyc >.
Childcare: We will provide professional, on-site childcare. We plan to launch our childcare tickets in early February—stay tuned! Space is limited, and you will need to pre-register for this free service using the Childcare Ticket option once it becomes available. If you want your child(ren) to attend the conference sessions themselves, they will need a separate attendee ticket. If you have any questions, please email us at < schoolofdata+childrent@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 ask that everyone wear a high-quality mask at all times (except when eating or 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 < schoolofdata+refund@beta.nyc >. Please note that some ticketing fees are nonrefundable.