Emoti-Con is NYC’s biggest showcase for young designers, makers, technologists, and tinkerers who believe in digital innovation as a tool for positive change in the world around them. 200+ students network with peers and professionals, and share digital media and technology projects that showcase a range of interest areas and address pressing issues.  Bring a project to present or register as a guest.

• Where: New York Public Library Bartos Forum
• When: Saturday, June 16, 2018
• Who: NYC middle and high school student groups

Preparing a Project for Emoti-Con

Thinking about signing up a project for the Youth Project Fair at Emoti-Con? Check out the new Emoti-Con Planning Guide for Project Teams. 

Watch this video for ideas and tips!

Meet this year’s Keynote Speakers:

Dr. Amon Millner

We are excited to announce that our first Keynote Speaker for this year’s event will be Dr. Amon Millner, Assistant Professor of Computing and Innovation at Olin College of Engineering.  He’ll share his work empowering communities to make change through technology, co-creating the Scratch programming language, and establishing maker spaces and fab labs.  His full bio is available on Emoti-Con.org.   

Nafiza Akter

Nafiza Akter is an Educational Technology Specialist working in the Provost's Office at Teachers College, Columbia University. Nafiza will share stories about her work as a high school leader in the Global Kids-UNICEF program doing 3D design and human rights advocacy. Her full bio is available on Emoti-Con.org.

Want more info?

Whether you're a first-time attendee or seasoned Emoti-Con goer, we are here to help! Members of the steering committee are generously and enthusiastically standing by to:

• Answer any questions on your mind!
• Schedule a video chat!
• Come by and do a Q&A/pep talk with your youth!

Just email us at emoticon.nyc@gmail.com and let us know what you need!