Non-profit and for-profit leaders, civic dreamers, and creative thinkers. This includes entrepreneurs, investors, artists, non-profit executive directors, corporate executives, and more.

Applicants are required to be: 

• Based in New York City and committed to its future — whether through your primary work, a passion project, or side hustle.

• Curious and open-minded, with a drive to explore different parts of the city and learn from people you might not otherwise meet.

• On a mission to impact NYC for the better with a perspective to offer and willingness to listen and learn.

See NYC is an interactive experience across the city. At times, it is a group experience for all attendees; other times is “choose your own adventure” in smaller group settings

Our 2026 home base for the 2-night stay will be the M Social Hotel Downtown.

Before kickoff, each attendee will be assigned to a small group that includes one “captain” (think facilitator) and added to WhatsApp group chats to guide you through our daily schedule — intimate sessions, larger community activities, and plenty of moments for fun.

Details for See NYC 2026 will be announced soon.

See NYC 2026 agenda will be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates.

See NYC is a packed agenda, so attendees should dress for comfort and adventure! Think comfy shoes, daytime wear, and something fun for nighttime events.

See NYC launched in Fall of 2025, gathering 150 New Yorkers for three days across four boroughs. Since 2014, Breakout, See NYC co-founder and producer, has hosted events for national changemakers in over 15 cities, including Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Miami, and Atlanta.

Tickets start at $1,450. This includes attendees’ hotel accommodations, wellness activities, entertainment, food and drinks, and transportation to experiences.

While every attendee is based in New York City, lodging is required.

*As this is a sector-agnostic experience, we recognize applicants have a range of budgets. Our tickets are on a sliding scale, and we will do our best to accommodate the budget needs of accepted applicants.

Apply to share more about yourself and to show your interest in joining See NYC. This gathering is as much about the New Yorkers who attend as it is about the programming itself, so we're looking to learn about you, what you hope to learn, and what you can add to the group. Although we are limited in the number of attendees, See NYC hosts local events throughout the year. Contact us if you’d like to learn more!

See NYC Refund Policy (May 13–15)

• Through May 1: Full refund. Please note that registration will close prior to this date.

• May 2 – May 8: 50% refund.

• May 9 – May 12: 50% credit toward a future See experience.

• Day of event (May 13): No refunds. Exceptions may be considered in the case of a significant, unforeseen life event.