A Spatial Intelligence Prototyping Festival for World Models, GenAI & Creative AI
We’re bringing Worlds in Action to Los Angeles during SIGGRAPH Week.
Taking place at MG Studio in Los Angeles on July 18–19, Worlds in Action Hack [02] LA is a 2-day hackathon bringing together tech artists, creators, XR/game developers, AI builders, and graphics programmers for hands-on prototyping, workflow-driven workshops, expert mentorship, demos, and awards.
Tech artists, AI builders, XR/game devs, & creative technologists hacking together.
Projects combining Spatial Intelligence, World Models, GenAI, XR, UGC, and creative platforms.
World Models providers, GenAI, XR, CV, game/UGC dev, 3D generation, and Gaussian Splat platforms.
SensAI Hackademy Partners
Challenge Categories
Storytelling and Entertainment Project
Interactive World Experience powered by World Labs
3D GenAI Character, Brand or Product Integration powered by TRIPO
3D Reality Reconstruction Project powered by XGRIDS
App Running on Emulator powered by PICO
Agentic Spatial System powered by PICO
Branched Narrative or Edutainment Project powered by Reactor
One Shot Pro Challenge
Survival kit for hackers - Free and Exclusive DevKits and Resources
Everything You Need To Get Started
SensAI World Model Kits
This is a collection of world model kits for building immersive world model experiences across WebXR, Unity and Unreal Engine.
SensAI Knowledge Hub
Access a curated list of context-aware AI capabilities, including models and providers, and see how real projects leverage them in practice.
Hands-On Workshops
Join workshops and open lectures covering essential XR, computer vision, and AI topics to learn from industry experts.
SensAI Hackademy Discord
Connect with other hackers, share ideas, get answers to your questions, and meet peers even before the hack begins.
SensAI Hackademy Schedule
Time
03.30 PM
Check-in
Participant arrival and check-in for the Pre-Hack Keynote & Workshop.
Time
03.45 PM
Welcome & Kickoff
Opening remarks, event overview, and an introduction to the evening’s program.
Time
04.00 PM
SIGGRAPH Researchers & Community Lightning Talks
Talks and insights from Tyler Varacchi of StoryboardTo3D, Keith Zhang of SoulScape, Fred Grinstein of Machine Cinema, and Todd Terrazas of FBCR.
Time
04.30 PM
Idea Pitches, Team Formation, Food & Networking
Pitch ideas, meet other participants, form teams, enjoy food, and connect with the community.
Time
05.30 PM
VFX Workflows
Explore virtual production and VFX pipelines with Rene Hernandez-Ayerdis and Barnabas Csutak of District Cinema, and Fernando Rivas-Manzaneque of Volinga.
Time
05.50 PM
Agent-Powered & XR Workflows
Discover spatial workspaces, MCP, and agent tooling with David Gene Oh of PICO and Nigel Hartman of SensAI Hackademy.
Time
06.30 PM
Inference & GenAI Workflows
Learn about content generation, 3D asset creation, and splat scene population with Noah Miller of Magnific and Freepik.
Time
07.00 PM
World Model Workflows
Explore world building, splat analysis, and branched narration with Brittani Poeppel of World Labs, Nigel Hartman and Johannes Tscharn of SensAI Hackademy, and Nigel Hartman of SplatAnalyzer.
Time
07.50 PM
Reality Scan Workflows (3D Capture, Spatial Reconstruction)
Learn about 3D capture and spatial reconstruction with Lukasz Mirocha of XGRIDS and Opus Lab, and David Romero of Lightwheel.
Time
08.10 PM
Mixer
Wrap up the evening with casual networking, conversations, and community connections.
Time
09.00 AM
Doors Open
Arrive, check in, grab breakfast, and get settled in the space.
Time
10.00 AM
Kickoff (Briefing + Rules + Awards)
Official opening with hackathon briefing, rules, and safety guidelines.
Time
10.30 AM
Mentor & Judges Introductions
Time
11.00 AM
Team Formation & Ideation
Time
12.00 PM
World Model & PICO Workshop
Time
01.00 PM
Lunch Break
Time
04.00 PM
Devpost Workshop
Time
05.00 PM
1:1 Project Validation
Time
07.00 PM
Dinner
Time
12:00 AM
Final pack-up, please exit the premises.
Time
09.00 AM
Doors Open
Final sprint begins - continue building, debugging, and improving your prototype.
Time
12.30 PM
Lunch Break
Quick lunch break before final submissions and presentations.
Time
01.00 PM
Submissions Deadline
Submit your final project, demo materials, and required deliverables on time.
Time
02.00 PM
Judging
Teams present to the jury as judges review innovation, execution, and impact.
Time
04.00 PM
Project Showcase
Teams present their completed projects and demonstrate what they built during the hackathon.
Time
05.00 PM
Award Ceremony
Winners are announced across the challenge categories, followed by prize presentations and closing remarks.
Hand-Picked XR and AI Industry Professionals joining SensAI Hackademy
Who You'll Meet in LA
James C. Kane
Webby-winning developer and artist
Rachel Cooper
AI Strategy & Creative Technology Executive at Lionsgate
Essem Harris
Senior Technologist at NBA
David Gene Oh
Global Developer Advocacy at ByteDance
Lovis Odin
Creative / ML Engineer at fal.ai
Víctor Ernesto García Sánchez
Co-Founder at YBVR
Oliver Huang
Solutions Consultant at XGRIDS
Yiqi Zhao
Product Design Lead at Meta
Ian Curtis
Design at World Labs
Brittani Poeppel
Product Marketing at World Labs
Avik Sethia
Founding Engineer at Reactor
Todd Terrazas
Co-Founder/Founder of FBRC.ai and AI on the Lot
Benny Guo
Chief Scientist of Tripo AI
Yanpei Cao
Head of Research of Tripo AI
Oliver Edis
CEO of ReactVision
Sonya Haskins
Head of Programming at AWE
Lukasz Mirocha
Founder of Opus Lab 3D
Alex Coulombe
CEO of Agile Lens
Vangelis Lympouridis
Founder of Enosis
Timothy Hagberg
Graphics and Game Technology Programmer at Sony Interactive Entertainment
Robert Karimi
ASU Associate Professor exploring immersive performance, games, and AI
Tipatat Chennavasin
General Partner & Co-founder of The VR Fund
Renard T. Jenkins
President & CEO of I2A2 Technologies, Studios & Labs
David Romero
Community Manager at Lightwheel
Minh Do
Cofounder & CEO of Machine Cinema
Fred Grinstein
Cofounder of Machine Cinema
Grace Ng
Founder of Playhouse.AI
Keith Zhang
Founder of Soulscape
Verena Puhm
Former Head of Dream Lab LA, Luma AI
Dave Gougé
Global Board of Directors of the Visual Effects Society
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FAQ
Who can attend?
If you’re interested, you’re eligible. Worlds in Action [02] LA is open to developers, tech artists, UGC creators, XR/game developers, AI builders, designers, graphics programmers, and anyone excited to build with Spatial Intelligence, World Models, GenAI, XR, and creative AI tools.
How much does Worlds in Action [02] LA 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 other local hackers in the dedicated Discord server.
What should I bring?
Bring a setup-ready laptop (tools/software installed) and charger.
Minimum: 16 GB RAM (integrated GPU is fine for API-based workflows)
Recommended: 32 GB RAM + NVIDIA GPU with 12 GB+ VRAM
If you plan to use XR devices or additional hardware, feel free to bring them – just keep your setup compact and easy to manage.
What is the code of conduct?
SensAI Hack values the importance of a safe and all-inclusive space. Anyone attending must adhere to our code of conduct.
How does the local prize pool work?
Each challenge category awards a first prize. Please refer to each location’s website for details on the specific prizes. More information is available in our Terms and on each location’s website.
Do I apply with a team?
That’s up to you! Feel free to apply together with your team, or alone. However, all attendees are required to register separately via the Application link. 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?
Teams should have 2–4 members, with a maximum of 4 members per team. Teams may submit multiple projects. Solo or 1-member teams are allowed only with prior approval and a valid reason.
Do we allowed to build on past projects?
Projects should be based on new ideas developed for the hackathon, and the main work should take place during the event. Submissions should clearly demonstrate what was built or prototyped during Worlds in Action [02] LA.
You’re welcome to brainstorm ideas and discuss them with others on our Discord before the hackathon.
Will there be hardware or XR equipment available?
We may have a limited number of XR headsets available on-site, but we recommend bringing your own if your project needs one. Any compatible headset or hardware for your build is welcome.
When do application close?
Application are open until one day 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!