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IN COLOGNE
XRAI Hack in Cologne is the first one of three global locations of XRAI HACK, hosted at Startplatz.
Discover the vibrant city of Cologne and join to form new connections and uncover the untapped potential of XR!
Challenge Categories
Local 10,000 USD Prize Pool shared across winner teams of the following 3 categories:
Mixed Reality Category
Create experiences that blend the physical and virtual worlds using Meta Quest’s MR features like Depth, Micro Gestures, Spatial Anchors, and Mesh.
Best Use of AI with PCA
Use Passthrough Camera Access (PCA) to build context-aware AI XR applications that understand and adapt to the user's surroundings in real time.
Horizon Worlds Category
Design creative and engaging social environments that encourage progression, interaction, and community building.
Who You'll Meet in Cologne
Laurent Gibert
Jury Member
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Director of Product Management at Unity
Ben Chen
Jury Member
Software engineer at Meta, specializing in XR prototyping and multiplayer experiences.
Andrew Eiche
Jury Member
CEO of Owlchemy Labs
Susanne Ahmadseresht
Jury Member
Founder and VP of nextReality.Hamburg
Daniel Sproll
Jury Member
CEO of realities.io, cognitive scientist, and VR developer
Patrick Wiedemann
Jury Member
Content Creator at Zockstube VR and Founder XTND
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Shadi Nayyer
Jury Member
Head of Ecosystem at Meta, expert in growth, partnerships, and community strategy
Rita Turkowski
Jury Member
Horizon OS (Meta Quest) Developer Program Manager at Meta Reality Labs
Dilmer Valecillos
Jury Member
Developer Advocate for Mixed Reality at Meta, and XR Developer and Founder of LearnXR
Jake Steinerman
Jury Member
Developer Advocate at Meta Reality Labs, supporting the global Meta MR & Horizon developer community.
Leonie Bensch
Jury Member
Human-Centered XR Researcher for Spaceflight Operations
Leif Oppermann
Jury Member
Head of AR/MR Solutions at Fraunhofer FIT
Robin Hasenbach
Mentor & Jury
Founder & CEO of Arvur GmbH & Unreal Engine expert
Selin Kampa
Mentor & Jury
Product Owner & XR Specialist of Siemens Energy
Eike Langbehn
Mentor
XR Professor at HAW Hamburg & Co-Founder at Curvature Games
Deepak Nair
Mentor & Jury
Developer Advocate at Meta Reality Labs, with over a decade of experience in gaming and product strategy.
Bastien Gorissen
Mentor
Co-founder and Creative Director at Team Panoptes, VR game designer, teacher and musician.
Arnaud Briche
Mentor
Senior Partner Engineer at Unity Technologies
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Russell Sng
Mentor
Founder of ImmerSynth Inc., building GenAI solutions for enterprise and immersive tech.
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Fabian Rücker
Mentor
Founder of XR Consulting Rücker, and the creator of MR Chess.
Philip Hausmeier
Mentor
Professor & AR/VR Design Program Director at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
Sebastian Kühne
Mentor
Founder and Chief Design Officer of RAUM, and Creative Director of Blanx
Nigel Hartman
Mentor
Software Engineer at Deutsche Telekom, XR/AI expert & Snap Spectacles dev
Eric Giessmann
Mentor
Director - 3D/VR Artists & Animator
SPONSORS
PARTNERS
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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.
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 developing/coding/wireframing your project (so you cannot bring any repo or code snippet that has been developed for your specific hack project before the hackathon)
However, you can brainstorm and think of different ideas with your team beforehand.
However, you can brainstorm and think of different ideas with your team beforehand.
Will you have hardware equipment to use?
We will provide a few headsets to work with, however to make sure we have enough headsets on site, it would be great if you could bring your own.
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Reach out to us via Discord or send an email to cologne@xraihack.com
PARTICIPANT
As a participant, you'll engage with innovative minds and technology while competing in the largest XR Hackathon in Europe.
sign upMENTOR
As a mentor, you'll provide guidance and advice to our hackers as they build solutions to pressing problems in our XR community.
sign upVOLUNTEER
As a volunteer, you'll support our hackers as they participate in the largest XR Hackathon in Europe.
sign upORGANIZER
As a local organizer, you'll play a crucial role in facilitating the largest XR Hackathon in Europe.
email usTeam and Advisors
Albert Bengtson
Amy Chao
Asha Easton
Christian Steiner
Dogukan Özel
Edgar Luczak
Ferhan Ozkan
Güven Çatak
Jeremy Dalton
Oytun Kal
Rahel Demant
Sean Rodrigo
Thomas Riedel
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