​MakeShift 2026: Accountable Tech by Design is taking place on May 20 and 21, 2026 in New York City.

​Join us for MakeShift 2026, the inaugural convening for designers, technologists, researchers, and advocates. This collective work means reimagining how digital systems are designed, governed, and made legible in their communities.

​This 2-day event is hosted by Helpful Places, Superbloom Design, and MFA Interaction Design (ixD) at the School of Visual Arts, with support from the U.S. National Science Foundation POSE program.

​Graphic design by Kathy Choi.

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​Accessibility: The entrance at 136 W 21st St is wheelchair accessible, and there is an accessible bathroom on the 3rd floor that participants can reach via elevator. We are prepared to make accommodations for any special needs that participants may have. If you have specific limitations (mobility, eyesight, hearing, anything else), please let us know when you register.

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​See the event program: https://makeshift2026.dtpr.io/program

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​If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out to us at [email protected].

​Thank you for your generous support!

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