NYC CS Fair

OVERVIEW

What, When, WHere:

The NYC Computer Science Opportunity Fair (CS Fair) is New York City's largest annual college and career inspiration event for public high school students studying computer science. The 2026 CS Fair took place on April 21st at the 168th Street Armory. Almost 1800 students from 60 schools and all 5 boroughs attended. These students are part of the NYCPS’ Future Ready initiative. The high school students engaged with tech companies, computer science organizations, and colleges and universities to explore opportunities available to them after graudation. Special areas included AI exploration, an Improv Vibe Coding activity, and, for the first time, students exhibiting their projects, including digital embroidery, 3-D printing, and video games.

The CS Fair is presented by Gotham Gives and its partners: Tech: NYC Foundation, and the New York City Public Schools.

If you have questions about the 2026 CS Fair, please contact jennifer@gothamgives.org.

Why:

The CS Fair informs and inspires students about the myriad educational and career opportunities that result from studying CS. The CS Fair also connects tech companies to each other and showcases each one's amazing employees and products. The Fair helps build community among NYC’s entire tech ecosystem.

The CS Fair integrates with the New York Public Schools’ Future Ready initiative which prepares students for multiple college and career options including high-growth, high-demand careers in tech.

It’s a fun and educational day as you can see from the 2026 video!