Pre-Hack Online Session: Train Your Custom AI Models for XR

Join us for a hands-on, interactive session where we will guide you through the end-to-end process of building a custom model - from collecting and labeling data to training, testing, and preparing it for the hackathon. You will also learn which model ideas are realistic and hackathon-ready.

💡 During the XRAI Hack in Cologne, you’re welcome to bring your pre-trained model, as long as it’s publicly accessible.

Agenda

• Introduction & Goals

What you will take away from this session

• Explore Realistic Model Ideas

Understand what is feasible technically and within a hackathon setting.

• Hands-on Training

Set up a local inference pipeline, collect data, label, and train a sample model together.

• Test & Improve

Evaluate outputs and learn how to iterate.

• Q&A and Open Discussion

Bring your ideas and challenges for feedback and guidance.

Speaker:

• Nigel Hartman

Nigel Hartman combines software engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), and extended reality (XR) to create cutting-edge digital experiences. With years of experience at Deutsche Telekom and a background in bioinformatics, he bridges scientific insight with real-world development. As a Snap Spectacles Developer and founder of a tech-focused company, he is actively pushing the boundaries of immersive AI applications. Nigel has won multiple XR hackathons, including the Snap Spectacles Community Challenge, and continues to explore how AI can enhance spatial computing.

About XRAI Hack:

Last year, over 520 hackers joined XR AI Hack in four major cities around the world, building wild, boundary-pushing XR & AI use cases. XRAI Hack is the first global XR League of Champions, kicking off this year in Cologne right before Gamescom. The hack is organized by XR Bootcamp, which partners with Meta. Corporate partners provide real-world industry challenges with additional prizes. Hackers are invited to hack using the latest XR and AI tech stacks released over the years and get matched with corporate XR tech decision-makers.

Contact Information:

• Discord: https://discord.gg/Bwk5qm53sc
• Website: xraihack.com

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of XR innovation. Apply now and be part of the futur