Berlin, Germany - May 25, 2024 – XR Hack is excited to announce the launch of its highly anticipated international hackathon series, which will take place in four major European cities this summer. The series will kick off in August and continue through September, with events scheduled in Istanbul, London, Cologne, and Stockholm.

XR Hack is the premier global XR Hack Jam, 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, XR Hack is organizing a multi-location hackathon, uniting experts to advance the frontiers of XR and AI technology. 

• Istanbul: September 6-8, 2024
• London: August 14-16, 2024
• Cologne: August 18-20, 2024
• Stockholm: September 6-8, 2024

1. Intensive Hacking Sessions:

• Three days of immersive coding, design, and development.
• Mentorship from industry leaders and XR experts.
• Focus on Tools and Tech of the last 11 months.

2. Exciting Challenges and Prizes:

• Specific challenges focused on real-world applications of XR technology.
• Meta is sponsoring the grand prize of 100,000 USD. Corporate sponsors like Pearson will provide additional prizes.
• Opportunities for participants to pitch their projects to corporate XR decision-makers, investors, and industry leaders.

3.Workshops and Collaboration:

• Top expert workshops on the latest XR trends and technologies.
• Opportunities to network and collaborate with like-minded XR innovators.
• Teams will be formed on-site, or participants can join with pre-existing teams.

"We are thrilled to host the XR Hack hackathon series in these vibrant cities," said Rahel Demant, CEO of XR Hack. Our goal is to foster a community of passionate XR developers and innovators, providing them with the resources and inspiration to create revolutionary solutions. We look forward to seeing innovative and unique projects emerge from the hack."

XR Developers and Designers, from seasoned developers to studios eager to learn and contribute, are welcome to join XR Hack. Applications for each event are now open.

For more information and to apply for the hackathon, visit www.xrhack.com.

About XR Hack: XR Hack is a premier hackathon series dedicated to advancing the field of extended reality (XR). By bringing together talented individuals worldwide, XR Hack aims to drive innovation and showcase the transformative potential of XR technologies.