Meta Horizon Start Developer Competition Prep Workshop # 4

XR Bootcamp teaches students and professionals to create VR/AR applications and supports companies to bridge their skills gap in XR development. Through intensive on-site and online educational programs, cutting-edge curricula, industry-wide known mentors and lecturers, and a focus on industry portfolio projects, graduates get the hands-on experience they need to kick off their XR career or get promoted. As a major global provider of emerging technology software upskilling training, our vision is to improve the diversity of programmers and technologists, making Computer Science an inclusive field and increasing social upward mobility across heterogeneous backgrounds.

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Part of the Meta Start Horizon Developer Competition collection

Meta Start Horizon Developer Competition

Your Preparation for the Meta Horizon Start Competition! Let's Hack, Camp, Prototype and Submit Together

Join us for a practical, step-by-step workshop focused on packaging and submitting your app to the Alpha Release Channel for the Meta Horizon Start Developer Competition. We’ll walk through the full submission workflow for Unity, Unreal, Spatial SDK, and WebXR (IWSDK) applications. You’ll learn best practices, how to avoid common pitfalls, and how to handle challenges such as sharing release channels with judges, ensuring video visibility, incorporating API keys, and more.We’ll wrap up with a live Q&amp;A followed by a dedicated Office Hour, where mentors will troubleshoot your specific submission issues 1:1.You’ll leave ready to submit your project with confidence! Register now for:<ul><li><a href="https://start-developer-competition.devpost.com/" title="https://start-developer-competition.devpost.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Meta Horizon Start Developer Competition 2025</a> (till Dec 9, 2025)</li><li>Join the <a href="https://developers.meta.com/horizon/discover/programs/start" title="https://developers.meta.com/horizon/discover/programs/start" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Start Program</a> to unlock even more events &amp; mentorship</li></ul>

<h3>Overview</h3> <h3>Info Session</h3>Bring your competition questions or anything unclear about the submission process — we’ll cover key details and help you get ready.Host: XR Bootcamp Team <h3>Trailer &amp; Packaging</h3>Learn how to create an effective app trailer and package your project for submission, making sure your idea is clearly presented and communicates its value.Host: XR Bootcamp Team <h3>Addressing Submission Challenges</h3>We’ll go through common submission issues, such as sharing release channels, making sure your YouTube videos are publicly accessible, and how to incorporate API keys securely into your app.Host: XR Bootcamp Team <h3>How to Prep &amp; Submit Your Unity App</h3>Step-by-step process for Unity submissions, covering build settings, packaging, and best practices to ensure your app meets competition requirements.Host: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-xr-guy" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-xr-guy" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fabian Quosdorf</a> <h3>How to Prep &amp; Submit Your Unreal App</h3>Best practices for Unreal Engine apps, including build configuration, packaging, and avoiding common submission pitfalls.Host: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexcoulombe/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexcoulombe/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alex Coulombe</a> <h3>How to Prep &amp; Submit Your Spatial SDK App (Android Studio)</h3>Guidance on preparing Spatial SDK apps in Android Studio, selecting the correct build variant, and packaging the project.Host: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikturnbull" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikturnbull" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rik Turnbull</a> <h3>How to Prep &amp; Submit Your WebXR App (GitHub Pages)</h3>Learn how to upload WebXR/IWSDK apps to GitHub Pages, ensuring your submission is accessible and ready for judging.Host: Meta Team <h3>Submission Q&amp;A</h3>Bring any remaining questions about submission processes and get them answered before submitting your project. Host: XR Bootcamp Team, Meta Team <h3>Office Hour</h3>Get mentor guidance and troubleshooting to finalize your app submission and resolve any last-minute issues.Host: XR Bootcamp Team

<h3>Speakers:</h3> <ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexcoulombe/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexcoulombe/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alex Coulombe</a></li></ul>An architect-turned-XR-chitect, award-winning CEO of Agile Lens, and leading Unreal Engine educator whose work merges immersive theatre, architecture, and real-time performance. He has created groundbreaking virtual productions, lectured at top universities, and spoken at global stages including GDC, AWE, Unreal Fest, SIGGRAPH, and more. <ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-xr-guy" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-xr-guy" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fabian Quosdorf</a></li></ul>Fabian Quosdorf is an XR/MR/VR enthusiast with a passion for interaction concepts and "real-world" applications. With expertise in HoloLens2, Unity, and Unreal Engine 4, he became CTO of Island Labs, an MR studio for interior design and industrial applications. In 2021, he founded his own studio, mixed.world whose productions were nominated for the famous Auggie Awards. <ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikturnbull" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikturnbull" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rik Turnbull</a></li></ul>Specialized in context-aware AI for Meta Quest, deploying on-device and cloud ML/CV models, creator of XR Workbench, and mentor at XR Bootcamp guiding dozens of XR devs.

<h3>About XR Bootcamp:</h3> XR Bootcamp is a global online academy offering hands-on VR/AR courses for experienced developers and researchers. It supports the XR Creators community with free knowledge, peer learning, and networking. Its recent SensAI program brings XR, AI, and CV developers together to prototype context-aware wearable applications using multi-modal AI/CV tools with access to exclusive kits and resources. After kicking off the SensAI Hack 2025 Global Tour in Cologne, we’re now bringing the innovation energy to <a href="https://sensaihack.com/barcelona/" title="https://sensaihack.com/barcelona/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SensAI Barcelona</a>, right before Unite 2025, and then heading to <a href="https://sensaihack.com/sanfrancisco/" title="https://sensaihack.com/sanfrancisco/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SensAI San Francisco</a>, the heart of tech innovation.

Agenda

Info Session

Trailer & Packaging

Addressing Submission Challenges

How to Prep & Submit Your Unity App

How to Prep & Submit Your Unreal App

How to Prep & Submit Your Spatial SDK App (Android Studio)

How to Prep & Submit Your WebXR App (GitHub Pages)

Submission Q&A

Office Hour

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