Impact Spotlights are free monthly events that highlight our community of engineers and the technologies that help them develop solutions to enable a better world.
Impact Spotlights will continue in 2025. Keep an eye out for AI and Robotics themes on April 24, May 29, June 26, and July 31.
March's Spotlights will showcase open and sustainable solutions and smart home-related projects and products that have produced tangible results in real-world deployments.
Networked devices
Garage and smart car systems
Phone apps for home monitoring
Increased security and smart locks
Connected appliances, such as refrigerators, ovens, and dryers
The concept of Hackster Impact came to life in 2017 when we realized that we had the unique opportunity to use our platform as a vehicle to accelerate the #TechForGood narrative, connecting developers to resources and technologies with our industry partners and provide companies the opportunity to showcase the impact of the work they’re doing.
Since 2017, we have hosted contests and initiatives focused on sustainability and technology to better the planet, including the Elephant Edge contest, partnering with AARP, and working with the UNDP.
Hackster’s inaugural Impact Summit was organized as a free, two-day virtual developer summit focusing the #TechForGood messaging on how to measure, monitor and report on activities impacting Earth’s air and water resources (Impact Summit 2022 playlist).
Impact Summit returned in 2023, this time focusing on sustainable and resilient cities (Impact Summit 2023 playlist). More specifically, how machine learning, advanced data analytics and IoT in the field can transform the way in which infrastructure, public services, and essential facilities can be more efficiently maintained in urban environments.
In 2025, we are continuing to focus on the most impactful individuals we know: our Hackster community! Join us as we highlight and celebrate sustainable solutions created by Hackster members in our Impact Spotlights. You can watch our 2024 Impact Spotlights below,
