Announcing the hackNY Spring Conference
On April 27th, 2025 hackNY will be organizing a conference at NewLab in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. We’re calling it hackNY Spring. It’s a one-day professional development opportunity for developers in the first 10 years of their careers who are looking to level up in the tech industry. Leveraging our 16-year track record of empowering the NYC tech community, organizing hackathons and speaker series as part of our Fellowship program, we’re launching a public conference for 250 attendees. The hackNY Spring Conference will cover topics across two themes – equipping emerging tech leaders and engineering with intention.
hackNY Announces Fiscal Sponsorship
In December 2023, our friend Gary Chou from Orbital came to us with an opportunity to partner. Gary had been awarded a $90K research grant but needed a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to act as a fiscal sponsor to receive the funds.
Application Spotlight: Luna
Hey everyone, I’m Luna, a current student at the University of Washington and a hackNY 2024 fellow. I had an amazing time in the fellowship this past summer, and I especially loved the community. A few of us even had a mini reunion at Hack The North! I wanted to share my application for hackNY in hopes of helping any aspiring applicants. Even if you don’t feel qualified, you should always apply! I personally didn’t think I’d get in but decided to go for it anyway. The most important thing is to be yourself and let your voice and passions shine through in your application. While my application definitely isn’t perfect, I hope it can provide some guidance, encouragement, and a bit of insight into the process for anyone considering applying. Good luck and if you have any questions feel free to reach out!
Application Spotlight: Pauline
Being a hackNY Fellow last year was a lifechanging experience for me. The mentors, friends, and alumNY I met through the program shifted my world in various little ways, and I can’t imagine who I’d be now if I hadn’t gone through the program. Last year, I wrote this application trusting that HackNY would see my passion for using technology to serve my community, but I also really benefited from reflecting on my own experiences and values. I hope my essays help you in your own process of self-reflection! Best of luck!
Application Spotlight: Dlet
I'm beyond grateful to have been a hackNY’s Fellow last year, and I want to help others on their journey to joining this incredible program! When I applied, I found that the most valuable advice was to focus on honesty, creativity, and authenticity. This application isn’t about checking all the boxes to be the “perfect” candidate; it's about capturing your personality and showcasing what makes you unique. I know my application wasn’t perfect, but I made sure it was a true reflection of myself and my values, and I think hackNY’s commitment to recruitment like this is what has made it such a successful program over the years.