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global xr hack

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London, UK
PwC Trafalgar Square
August 14-16, 2024
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Gamescom, Cologne
Startplatz Medienpark
August 18-20, 2024
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Istanbul, Turkey
Bug Lab Tekmer
September 6-8, 2024
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Stockholm, Sweden
Epicenter
September 6-8, 2024
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WHAT'S
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The XR Hack is the premier global XR Hack Jam, sponsored by Meta and hosted across various international locations.

This three-day event invites companies to discover and explore potential XR applications alongside seasoned XR developers and designers.

For the first time ever, we're organizing a multi-location hackathon, uniting experts to advance the frontiers of XR and AI technology.

Join industry professionals and pioneers to uncover and leverage the untapped potential of XR like never before!

SPONSORS
Explore
Navigating the rapidly evolving XR/AI tech stacks can be daunting. With new products, SDKs, and LLMs emerging constantly, the learning curve stays steep. But don’t worry—our live workshops will quickly get you up to speed on the latest developements, ensuring you’re hack-ready in no time.
Collaborate
It’s more than just connecting with other hackers from all around the world—it’s about complementing skillsets. That’s why we accept both teams as well as individual hackers. Get excited about unlocking synergies that drive the creation of groundbreaking XR & AI Apps.
Innovate
Participants will team up with enterprise product leads to understand specific use cases deeply, then sprint hand-in-hand with subject matter expert mentorship and support. The results of our hackathon will showcase the transformative potential of the latest XR and AI technologies.
600+
Hackers
100+
XR Projects
<100k
USD Funding
WHAT'S GOING DOWN?

Participants can create projects based on their choice of various tracks! In addition, we will announce corporate-sponsored challenges with major brands across Europe.

Challenge Categories

Hobbies & Skill Building
New applications that help enhance your hobbies in MR, like learning a new instrument or playing with virtual pets.
Gaming
Utility & Design
Use Mixed Reality to solve problems in the world around you or decorate and design your space.
Social/Casual Gaming
Solo and multiplayer gaming experiences with a focus on virtual experiences like tabletop games.
Experiential Education Prize
Use MR and AI to reimagine the future of education in schools (focus on language, communication, or soft skills).
Best Use of MR Stylus
Unique MR applications requiring high precision 2D and 3D interaction capabilities of MX Ink.
PARTNERS

JUDGES & ADVISORY BOARD

Gabriele Romagnoli

Mentor

Gabriele is the Content Manager of ShapesXR and podcast Host at XR AI Spotlight, showcasing founders and innovators of XR and AI.

Yuchan Liu

Mentor

Yuchan is a Software Engineer at Meta Reality Labs.

Yağız Mungan

Mentor

Yağız is a AR/VR Software Engineer at Meta Reality Labs.

Vasyl Baran

Mentor

Yasyl is a VR/MR Software Engineer at Meta Reality Labs.

Mike Lamprinos

Mentor

Mike is a Product Manager at Meta Reality Labs.

Mohammad Sayyar

Mentor

Mo is a Senior Product Designer at Meta and an XR design specialist. He designs innovative XR experiences, turning visions into interactive realities.

Roberto Coviello

Mentor

Roberto is an XR Engineer of Meta and a Mentor & XR Developer in XR Bootcamp. He is also the founder and XR Developer of Black Whale Studio.

Michael Barngrover

Advisor

Michael Barngrover is the managing director of XR4Europe and founder of XR Türkiye. He is also the founder and lead developer of Raptor Dance Studios.

Jeremy Dalton

Organizer

Jeremy Dalton is Head of Immersive Technologies at PwC.

Asha Easton

Organizer

Asha Easton is leading the Innovate UK Immersive Tech Network, the UK government's network for XR.

Maria Rice

Advisor

Maria Rice is a three-time GRAMMY® nominee and the Executive Director of Reality Hack, Inc., a co-organizer of MIT Reality Hack.

Emre Tanirgan

Judge

Emre is the founder & CEO of XR drumming app Paradiddle. He previously worked on XR tech at Disney Imagineering and Magic Leap.

Skeeva Skigis

Judge

Skeeva Skigis cofounded both Impact Reality XR and Flat2VR Studios. He’s also the co-host and co-founder of Between Realities VR Podcast.

Dennys Kuhnert

Judge

Dennys Kuhnert is the founder & CTO of Holonautic (Cybrix, Hand Physics Lab, Holoception, Surgineer).

Tipatat Chennavasin

Judge

Tipatat Chennavasin is the Co-founder & General Partner of Venture Reality Fund.

Cas and Chary

Judge

The founders of the YouTube channel Cas and Chary XR, with over 171K subscribers, dedicate their time to sharing insights on XR tech, from hardware reviews to software deep dives.

Dale Newcomb Jr

Judge

Dale focuses on Unity-based mobile VR games at Owlchemy Labs as their Technical Director.

Ylva Hansdotter

Speaker

Dr. Ylva Hansdotter is the Founder & Executive Director of XR Impact and Cofounder of Flowtropolis. She has a Ph.D. in VR and over two decades of experience pioneering innovations.

FAQ
Who can attend?
If you're interested, you're eligible. just explain us why you're interested in joining the hack! Of course, we'd love to see that you've already worked on XR projects before.
How much does XR Hack cost?
It's free! We just need you to cover your travel and accommodation. If you need support on finding accommodation, feel free to reach out in the dedicated discord server.
What should I bring?
Your XR working equipment.
What is the code of conduct?
XR Hack values the importance of a safe and all-inclusive space. Anyone attending must adhere to our code of conduct.
How does the local prize pools work?
Each challenge category has their own first and runner up pricing. Please refer to each locations website (London, Cologne, Istanbul, Stockholm) to know more about the exact prizes to be distributed. More info on our Terms & Conditions.
When do applications close?
Application are open until one week before the hackathon starts. However, please be aware that we accept applications on a rolling basis, and we do have limited hacker spots per event. That means, apply as soon as possible to reserve your seat!
Do I apply with a team?
That's up to you! Feel free to apply together with your team, or alone. If you are joining on your own, you will have the chance to meet great new team members on site at the hack or perform teams on our discord.
How big are the teams?
Teams should not be larger than 5 members.
Are we allowed to build on past projects?
No, you are not allowed to start your project before the Hack start date. However, feel free to brainstorm about XR project ideas and discuss them on Discord!
Will you have hardware equipment to use?
We will provide a few Quest 3 headsets to work with, however to make sure we have enough headsets on site, it would be great if you could bring your own (preferably Quest 3).
How does the 100k funding work?
Meta encourages you to turn your prototypes into real games and apps! To support this, $100,000 has been allocated for the winners of the hackathon to help you continue developing and launching you projects to the market. A minimum of $50,000 will be distributed through a process entirely managed by Meta. More info on our Terms & Conditions.
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Reach out to us via Discord or send an email to [email protected]