Pre-Hack Online Workshop Day

Prerequisite for those who want to build for XR categories: Finish the GorillaZilla Mixed Reality Course before the workshop (if you don't know Meta Quest MR Development yet). Horizon Worlds category hackers should join the Horizon Worlds online workshop if they don't have experience building for Horizon Worlds.

Register now for XRAI Hack in Cologne.

Agenda

Packaging & Submission: Make Your MR Trailer Shine

Learn how to transform your project into a polished submission that grabs judges’ attention.✅ What judges are really looking for✅ How to structure and version your app✅ Preparing for final handoff with confidence✅ Optional: Submission checklist

Host: XR Bootcamp

Choosing the Right Concept and Validating It

Not every idea is worth building. Learn how to pick and test the ones that are.✅ Desirability, feasibility, viability — simplified✅ How to evaluate user interest and market fit✅ Focus on one well-executed feature

Host: Laura Murinova (XR Bootcamp)

Info Session, Idea Pitch & Team Formation

Everything you need to know to hit the ground running — then pitch, connect, and build.✅ XRAI Hack overview and what to expect✅ Pitch your idea to potential collaborators✅ Form teams in breakout sessions

Host: XR Bootcamp

Horizon Worlds Deep Dive

Get hands-on with Meta’s Horizon Worlds tools and discover what’s possible.✅ Intro to the IDE, TypeScript, and VS Code✅ Using the Asset Library, Gizmos, and Sim Tools✅ Generative AI features: Skybox, Audio, Textures, and Scripts

Host: Meta

Meta SDK & MR Building Blocks

A practical walkthrough of launching and iterating MR projects using Meta’s tools.✅ Setting up a new MR project with the Meta SDK✅ Using sample scenes and building blocks✅ Best practices for rapid prototyping✅ Avoiding common development pitfalls

Host: Lucas Martinic (XR Bootcamp)

AI & ML 101 – Fundamentals for XR Devs

An accessible intro to using AI in XR projects, even if you're new to machine learning.✅ What a model is and how it works✅ CPU vs GPU — what matters in XR✅ Understanding model inputs and outputs✅ How to integrate models into your app

Host: Rik Turnbull (XR Bootcamp)

Integrating AI/ML Models into MR Projects

Go deeper into hands-on AI integration with real tools and best practices.✅ PCA fundamentals and current use cases✅ Working with hosted APIs: auth, requests, parsing✅ AI features: object detection, TTS, STT✅ Tips for optimizing performance in XR

Host: Lucas Martinic, Nigel Hartman (XR Bootcamp)

Using Git for Collaboration

Learn how to use Git effectively so your team stays in sync and your code stays clean.✅ Set up GitHub Desktop for your project✅ Branching, committing, and pushing basics✅ Resolve merge conflicts without panic✅ Best practices for working in teams

Host: Rik Turnbull (XR Bootcamp)

Speakers:

• Laura Murinova

Laura is an experienced XR and Application Developer with over 4 years of expertise in Unity, specializing in Oculus Quest. She recently completed an XR Bootcamp, developing projects like Lingua Place and XR True Crime. Previously, she led the development of a VR cognitive training app used in Slovak hospitals. Passionate about XR experiences that improve daily life, she enjoys exploring Nova Scotia's beaches and collecting rocks with her bernedoodles.

• Lucas Martinic

Lucas is an XR creative, developer, mentor, and tool creator with over five years of experience in the space. Cofounder of Present Futures. Interested in pushing the limits of XR interaction design, mixed reality physicality, and multiuser experiences. Since 2020, he's a mentor at XR Bootcamp.

• Nigel Hartman

XR/AI enthusiast and Software Engineer at Deutsche Telekom, with a strong background in bioinformatics and scalable software development. He builds innovative solutions that drive business impact through the fusion of AI and immersive technologies.

• Rik Turnbull

Rik is Head of AWS Engineering at Schroders, with expertise in Cloud platforms, MLOps, Ops, security and compliance. He recently completed an XR Bootcamp and is now a part-time mentor, helping support the next generation of immersive tech developers.

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

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