SensAI Hack in Barcelona
SensAI Hack in Barcelona is the one of the global tour locations of SensAI Hackathon. Explore the innovation pulse of Barcelona and team up with visionaries to shape the future of XR, AI, and CV!
The Global Game Jam Of XR And AI - Learn, Create & Network!
After Stockholm, Istanbul, London and Cologne, SensAl Hack is coming to Barcelona! We’re proud to collaborate with Unite (November 19-20), and make this hackathon the official pre-event of the conference. International XR and AI Thought leaders joining Unite are also joining SensAl Hack as Mentors, Jury and even hackers!
AI/CV Engineers, Mobile- and XR Devs and Designers hacking together on-site and online.
Smart Glasses, LLMs, CV datasets and SDKs supporting the Hack with Resources and Prizes.
Prototype Ideas using both Smart Glasses and Multi-Modal AI / CV Capabilities.
SensAI Hackademy Partners
Challenge Categories
Win the 10,000 USD Prize Pool across 3 Categories
Challenge Categories
Mixed & Virtual Reality
Create experiences that blend the physical and virtual worlds using Meta Quest’s MR features like Depth, Micro Gestures, Spatial Anchors, and Mesh
AI with Camera Access
Use Passthrough Camera Access (PCA) to build context-aware AI XR applications that understand and adapt to the user's surroundings in real time
Horizon Worlds Category
Design creative and engaging social environments that encourage progression, interaction, and community building
Best Implementation of Hand Tracking
Create experiences that make using hands in XR feel effortless and natural, relying on microgestures, hand poses, and smooth, intuitive gestures.
Best Immersive Entertainment Experience
Make immersive experiences that are fun and make people lose track of time. Design spectating or viewing activities where sound, visuals, and presence all come together.
Survival kit for hackers - Free and Exclusive DevKits and Resources
Everything You Need To Get Started
SensAI Kits Directory
Explore ready-to-use AI kits fully integrated with the Meta XR SDK and Unity to accelerate your XR prototyping.
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
14:00
Exclusive Barcelona City Tour
Explore the secrets of Gothic Quarter and strategize like iconic designer Gaudi
Time
16:00
Location Based VR Experience VIP Preview
Magical journey experienced by 3M visitors across 14 countries
Time
18:30
Meridian x Immersive Creators Meetup
Get hackathon-ready! Learn spatial dev with Meta Wearables + connect with the XR community in Barcelona.
Time
09:30
Arrival
Arrival, check in, grab your badge, and get ready to kick off an inspiring hackathon!
Time
10:00
Opening Ceremony
Welcome to SensAI Hack! 🎉 Join the opening ceremony, meet the team, and get ready to ignite your creativity.
Time
11:00
Team Building
Connect with other hackers and start forming your dream team. Collaboration starts here.
Time
12:00
Setting Up
Prepare your workspace, tools, and devices, make sure everything’s running smoothly before hacking begins.
Time
12:45
Hacking Time
Time to create! Start turning your ideas into reality, mentors are available anytime if you need support.
Time
13:30
XR AI Crash Course Workshop
Location: Particles Lab - First Floor
Time
14:00
Lunch Time
Recharge and enjoy a delicious lunch, perfect for networking and sharing ideas.
Time
14:30
Workshops
Learn from experts and explore hands-on tools that can take your project to the next level.
Time
20:00
Horizon Worlds Crash Course Workshop
Location: Particles Lab - First Floor
Time
20:00
Hacking
Keep the energy flowing! Continue building your prototype late into the evening. 💡
Time
09:00
Arrival & Breakfast
Welcome back! Grab a coffee and get ready for another productive hack day.
Time
09:30
Welcome / Motivation
A quick morning boost, hear updates, inspiration, and daily goals.
Time
10:00
Hacking
Dive deeper into your build, refine your features and collaborate closely with your team.
Time
14:00
Lunch Time
Enjoy a delicious lunch and connect with your peers to exchange ideas and feedback.
Time
14:30
Hacking
Focus, build, and create! Continue developing your project, mentors are around to support anytime.
Time
20:00
Dinner Time
Wrap up the day with a relaxed dinner, recharge and reflect on your team’s progress.
Time
20:00
Hacking
Keep the momentum going! Continue building and refining your project through the evening. 💡
Time
09:00
Arrival & Breakfast
Final day, take a deep breath, grab a coffee, and get ready to shine!
Time
09:30
Welcome / Motivation
Quick morning check-in and good vibes before the big day.
Time
09:30
Hacking
Final push! Wrap up your project and prepare your pitch materials.
Time
12:00
Jury Free Roaming
The jury is walking around, show off your progress and get valuable feedback.
Time
13:00
Project Closing
Time to finalize your demo and rehearse your presentation.
Time
14:00
Lunch Time
Take a relaxing break before the big moment. You’ve earned it!
Time
16:00
Jury Walk
The jury visits each team, present your innovation and tell your story confidently.
Time
17:00
Jury Session
The jury now deliberates, reviewing, scoring, and finalizing results.
Time
18:00
Award Ceremony & Closing Reception
Celebrate the creativity and hard work of all participants, trophies await! 🏆
Time
21:00
SensAI Closing Party: Pre-Unite Warm-up Experience
Wrap up the hackathon in style music, laughter, and good vibes all around! 🎉
Hand-Picked XR and AI Industry Professionals joining From All Around the World
Who You'll Meet in Barcelona
Pia Behmuaras
XR Consultant, XR Designer & Producer
Local Director of SensAI Hack Barcelona
Ferhan Özkan
Co-Founder at XR Bootcamp
Global Organizer of the SensAI Hackademy
Rahel Demant
Co-Founder at XR Bootcamp
Global Organizer of the SensAI Hackademy
Doğukan Özel
Project Manager at XR Bootcamp
Global Organizer of the SensAI Hackademy
Kathleen Banzali
Admin Support at XR Bootcamp
Global Organizer of the SensAI Hackademy
Rucha Kathe
R&D professional in Digital Twins
Global Organizer of the SensAI Hackademy
Salma Ramadan
XR developer
Global Organizer of the SensAI Hackademy
Carlos Leon
EECS Engineer & Cyberpsychology Student
Global Organizer of the SensAI Hackademy
Retse Dev
Producer, Developer and Communicator
Global Organizer of the SensAI Hackademy
Dilmer Valecillos
Developer Advocate for MR at Meta & Founder of LearnXR
Jury
Jake Steinerman
Developer Advocate at Meta
Jury + Mentor
Dani Belko
Senior Product Manager at Meta
Jury
Mike Lamprinos
Product Manager at Meta
Jury
Josh Walters
Staff Developer Marketing Manager, Llama at Meta
Jury
Laurent Gibert
Product Strategy & Studio Lead at Unity
Jury
Eric Dziurzynski
Product Strategy at Unity
Jury
Sam Watts
Senior Partner Relations Manager (Games EMEA) at Unity
Jury
May Abdalla
CEO of Anagram
Jury
Dale Newcomb, Jr.
Technical Director at Owlchemy Labs
Jury
Marta Ordeig Bofias
Founder of Garage Stories
Jury
Andy Benyei
XR Manager/Staff Engineer at Qualcomm
Jury
Josep Carreras Domènech
Global XR Content Leader at hp
Jury
Raphael Haddad
Senior Product Manager at Univrse & Lead of XRoam
Jury
Xavier Solé
Senior Lecturer and Researcher at La Salle Universitat Ramon Llull
Jury
Carlos J. Ochoa
President of VR/AR Association Madrid Chapter
Advisor
Arnaud Briche
Senior Partner Engineer at Unity
Mentor
Jose Ferrer Costa
PhD Researcher at UOC
Mentor
Richard Guignon
XR Product Designer & Prototyper at Photon Engine
Mentor
Daniel Sisson
Co-Founder at KoiKollektiv, Phyll, & CyberHub
Mentor
Hagar Platner
XR Experience Designer & Prototyper at Mesh Art Lab
Mentor
Sergio Ochoa
Nurse Innovation and Projects Area at Badalona Assistance Services
Mentor
Jordi Martos
XR Designer & Researcher at AlquimisTech & SherpaEduTech
Mentor
Yassine Bounouader
Head of XR Center at EMSI
Mentor
Kris Pilcher
Director of Emerging Technologies of Espronceda
Mentor
Ivan Leider
Director of Engineering at L+R; Founder & CEO of Talent Garden Spain.
Mentor
Kelvin Harron
Lead Mobile Engineer at L+R
Mentor
Xavier Trallero Guillot
Managing Director at Barcelona Sports Hub
Mentor
Nigel Hartman
Research Assistant at Hochschule Anhalt & Founder of Function Forest
Mentor
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Dilmer Valecillos
Developer Advocate for MR at Meta & Founder of LearnXR
Jury
Shadi Nayyer
Head of Ecosystem at Meta
Jury
Jake Steinerman
Developer Advocate at Meta
Jury
Rita Turkowski
Horizon OS Developer Program Manager at Meta
Jury
Deepak Nair
Developer Advocate at Meta
Jury & Mentor
Ben Chen
Software Engineer at Meta
Jury
Laurent Gibert
Product Strategy & Studio Lead at Unity
Jury
Dale Newcomb, Jr.
Technical Director at Owlchemy Labs
Jury
Mar Cònsul Espona
CBO at Layers of Reality
Jury
Arnaud Briche
Senior Partner Engineer at Unity
Mentor
Jose Ferrer Costa
PhD Researcher at UOC
Mentor
Pia Behmuaras
XR Consultant, XR Designer & Producer
Local Director of SensAI Hack Barcelona
Ferhan Özkan
Co-Founder at XR Bootcamp
Global Organizer of the SensAI Hackademy
Rahel Demant
Co-Founder at XR Bootcamp
Global Organizer of the SensAI Hackademy
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FAQ
Who can attend?
If you’re interested, you’re eligible. just explain us why you’re interested in joining the hack! Of course, we’d love to see that you’ve already worked on XR projects before.
How much does SensAI Hack cost?
It’s free! We just need you to cover your travel and accommodation. If you need support in finding accommodation, feel free to reach out to other local hackers in the dedicated Discord server.
What should I bring?
Your XR working equipment.
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 has their own first and runner up pricing. Please refer to each locations website to know more about the exact prizes to be distributed. More info on our Terms & 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. 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 not be larger than 5 members.
Do we allowed to build on past projects?
No, you are not allowed to start your project before the Hack start date. However, feel free to brainstorm about XR project ideas and discuss them on Discord!
Will you have hardware equipment to use?
We will provide a few Quest 3 headsets to work with, however to make sure we have enough headsets on site, it would be great if you could bring your own (preferably Quest 3).
When do application close?
Application are open until one week 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!