New York City officials on Thursday announced the city’s 10th annual Open Data Week, a weeklong event showcasing how public data can drive transparency, innovation and civic engagement.
The event is organized by the city’s Office of Technology and Innovation, along with the civic tech group BetaNYC and the nonprofit exhibition organizer Data Through Design. Running March 22-29, the event will bring together government agencies, researchers, advocates and community members to explore how data informs decisions around climate policy, transportation, immigration and public services.
The event, which originally launched as part the city’s 2012 Open Data law, will feature more than 80 free or low-cost in-person and virtual programs, including a new documentary film festival, a data art exhibition, a two-day conference and daily classes teaching residents how to make use of the city’s 6.3 billion rows of data.
“Every year, Open Data Week reminds us of the beauty, power, and possibility contained within New York City’s 6.3 billion rows of public data,” Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in a press release. “This vast public resource tells the story of who we are as a city—and where we must focus our attention to build something better. I encourage New Yorkers to explore it and to take part in the incredible programming our city has planned.”
According to the announcement, more than 20 agencies will participate in this year’s programming, including the Brooklyn Public Library, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Department of Parks and Recreation and the Census Bureau, to demonstrate how data shapes decision-making and service delivery.
Beyond exhibitions and events, officials emphasized how Open Data Week aims to empower New Yorkers with practical skills and knowledge to engage with city data, reinforcing its role as a tool for accountability, equity and community-driven problem-solving.
“With billions of rows of easily accessible information, NYC Open Data exemplifies our neverending quest to use technology to serve the public good and build a better New York City,” OTI Commissioner Lisa Gelobter said in a press release.
Written by Sophia Fox-Sowell
Sophia Fox-Sowell reports on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and government regulation for StateScoop. She was previously a multimedia producer for CNET, where her coverage focused on private sector innovation in food production, climate change and space through podcasts and video content. She earned her bachelor’s in anthropology at Wagner College and master’s in media innovation from Northeastern University.