About Virtual Emoti-Con

NYC’s Premier Tech & Design Showcase for Students

Emoti-Con is where bold ideas come to life. Students from across the city present their tech-powered projects online and in-person to a community of peers, educators, and industry professionals. Mentors from top tech and design organizations offer real-time feedback and career inspiration. Projects are celebrated and awarded in standout categories, including:

• Digital Innovation
• UX/UI Design
• Design Thinking
• Overall Excellence

Celebrating Student Innovation Across NYC

• Over 2,150 students have participated since 2022
• Projects span AI, web design, games, and digital storytelling
• Topics include community advocacy, education, health & wellness, sustainability, and more
• In 2024, 100+ tech professionals volunteered as mentors and judges
• Supported by industry leaders including Amazon, Google, RBC, and NYC Public Schools

Empowering Students to Shape the Future of Tech

Young people are the future of technology, and Emoti-Con helps them see themselves as its leaders and innovators. At a time when AI and tech are transforming every part of our lives, Emoti-Con equips students to be creators, not just consumers, of that future. By blending digital skills with empathy and critical thinking, students build tech solutions that are inclusive, ethical, and impactful.

With the right tools, mentorship, and platform, students realize they can use technology not just to build—but to change the world.

“Getting real feedback from professionals during Emoti-Con made me realize that maybe this was more than just a school project—something I could actually pursue.”

— Mickell, former Emoti-Con participant, now a game designer & Emoti-Con judge

Emoti-Con is the largest event of its kind amongst informal learning programs in New York City. Emoti-Con addresses the need for cross-institutional collaboration and provides the much needed venue for youth to get to connect through their common identity as youth media producers and technologists.

Thank You to Our Supporters!

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