Robo-Expo NYC - May 9, 2026 - Time to Register!

[Hope Chafiian]

Dear NYCIST & NYCISTk6 communities, 

We are pleased to share that registration is open for 20th annual Robo-Expo NYC.

The inaugural Robo-Expo was held at The Nightingale-Bamford School in 2005, founded by a group of independent school computer teachers with students from 11 local schools participating. You can view archival photos from that first gathering here: https://robo-expo.org/images/photos2005.htm

The expo remains a space for students of all ages to share their work through sensor-based autonomous challenges and an Exhibit Hall for original robotic builds. The event is platform-agnostic; students may use any robotic kit or coding language.

The 2026 Challenges:

• A.I. Challenges

• "On the Spot" Drawbot Challenge: Students will code their solution live at the event.

• Line Following

• Get Out of the Box

• Stay on the Table

• Collect the Cups

Event Details:

• When: May 9, 2026, from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm EDT

• Where: The Brearley School, 590 East 83rd Street

• Who: Students of all ages are welcome to participate. Teachers or adult sponsors must be affiliated with a school or after-school program to register their group.

• Cost: $75 per school or organization

Registration:

For further details and to register your group, please visit: www.robo-expo.org

We look forward to seeing you there!

Organizing Committee:

Karen Blumberg, The Brearley School

Erik Nauman, The Hewitt School

Hope Chafiian, The Spence School

Tracy Rudzitis, retired teacher

Michael Tempel, The Logo Foundation

Jack Mansager, The Dalton School

Alissa Blumberg, The Spence School