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global xr hack
Mixed Reality Hackathon
Available Funding*
< USD 100,000
+ Special London Prizes up to: £17,000
London, UK
August 14-16, 2024
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IN LONDON
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XR HACK in London is one of the global locations of XR HACK focused on rapid creation of exciting and innovative mixed reality applications for the Meta Quest 3.
Hosted at PwC offices near Trafalgar Square and Charing Cross Station. The Hack will be the biggest ever UK XR Hackathon for 187 hackers with £17K in local prize money to be won.
Challenge Categories
Local 17,000 GBP Prize Pool shared across winner teams of the following 6 categories:
Hobbies & Skill Building
New applications that help enhance your hobbies in MR, like learning a new instrument or playing with virtual pets.
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 WebXR App/Game Built with Mattercraft
Use Mattercraft by Zappar - a web-based augmented, virtual or mixed reality to create a mini-game, solve a business challenge or enhance your hobbies.
Best Use of MR Stylus
Unique MR applications requiring high precision 2D and 3D interaction capabilities of MX Ink.
SCHEDULE
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Workshops & Hack Kickoff
08:30
- Doors open
09:00
- Opening Session
10:00
- Keynote Speech
11:00
- Last chance for Team Formation
12:00
- Lunch Break & Networking
13:00
- Hackathon Official Kickoff
13:30
- Visualize Room - ShapesXR Masterclass with Mo
14:30
- Visualize Room - Building captivating WebXR experiences with Mattercraft by Zappar
14:30
- Mentor Rounds
15:00
- Team Work Time with Mentor
18:00
- Dinner Break
18:30
- Mentor Rounds
19:00
- Team Work Time with Mentor
21:30
- Hack finishes for day 1
- Final pack-up please exit PwC by 10pm
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Hack & Mentorship
09:00
- Hack Continues
12:00
- Lunch Break
13:00
- Mentor Rounds
18:00
- Dinner Break
18:30
- Mentor Rounds
19:00
- Team Work Time
21:30
- Hack finishes for day 2
- Final pack-up, please exit PwC by 10pm
Hack Wrap-Up & Judging
09:00
- Final Open Day
11:30
- Mentor Rounds
12:00
- Lunch Break
13:30
- Mentor Rounds
15:00
- Final Submission Deadline
15:30
- Demo Sessions and Judging Start
18:30
- Dinner Break
19:00
- Award Ceremony
21:30
- Ceremony concludes attendees leave PwC
21:30
- After Party - All Bar One -6 Villiers St
- Final pack-up please exit PwC by 10pm
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SPONSORS
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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JUDGES & ADVISORY BOARD
FAQ
Who can attend?
We’re looking for the best of the best to compete for the UK. This includes seasoned studio staff, experienced developers, talented students and passionate XR creatives.
Ideally you are a Developer or a creative and have had some interest or experience with XR projects before and in order to be considered for top prizes from Meta, a interest in learning or experience with the Meta Mixed Reality Presence Portal for Meta Quest 3.
Link: https://developer.oculus.com/presence platform/?locale=en_GB
Ideally you are a Developer or a creative and have had some interest or experience with XR projects before and in order to be considered for top prizes from Meta, a interest in learning or experience with the Meta Mixed Reality Presence Portal for Meta Quest 3.
Link: https://developer.oculus.com/presence platform/?locale=en_GB
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 and laptop but Meta Quest 3 is the ideal headset for developing winning ideas. We will be providing some equipment for teams to use on the days on a first come, first serve basis.
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?
Applications close 7 days 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!
Can 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 allowed to be?
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.
*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.
Will you have hardware equipment to use?
We will provide a number of Meta 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.
What does Mixed Reality mean?
For the purpose of the hackathon Mixed Reality refers to the blending of physical and virtual worlds via a XR headset. This is commonly used with a feature called ‘Passthrough’ and with the Meta Quest 3 headset uses cameras and sensors to map the real space around you, objects in your space, your hands and much more to create realistic and natural experiences - creating the illusion of seamless blended realities.
Will you be accepting non developers?
Yes we will be embedding creatives, 3D artists and UX Designers into each team as a requirement. If you are experienced with XR and keen to hack please apply
Can I develop experiences for non XR applications or with alternative peripherals ie Arduino?
We are only encouraging XR experiences to be made at the hack and mixed reality prototypes using the meta presence platform will have the greatest chance of winning. If peripherals are used that fit within this framework this is acceptable.
Can I use any game engine to develop?
You are welcome to use any platform or language compatible with the Quest 3 and Meta presence platform. Typical tools we encourage you to use to create your experience you are Unreal Engine and Unity.
I have received an email saying I am ‘Conditionally approved', does this mean I can attend?
Yes this just means we’d love to have you at the hack but we want to encourage you to read up on the Meta Presence Platform via our free training material so you can get the best out of the event and have the best chance of success.
Simply mark your acceptance via the link in the email and we will know to expect you on the day.
Simply mark your acceptance via the link in the email and we will know to expect you on the day.
Do I have to attend all three days and/or can I come to simply observe?
We are only accepting hackers who can attend all three days. This means your teammates have the best chances in the competition.
The event is not open to the general public but if you'd like to volunteer please make contact here London@xrhack.com
The event is not open to the general public but if you'd like to volunteer please make contact here London@xrhack.com
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Reach out to us via Discord or send an email to hello@xrhack.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 upSPONSOR
As a sponsor, you get a chance of having over 400 XR Devs solve your XR Dev challenges.
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Amy Chao
James Patterson
Louise Liu
Sean Rodrigo
Asha Easton
Jeremy Dalton
Rory Goldring
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