Worlds in Action Hack
San Francisco
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March 14-15, 2026
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SensAI Hack in San Francisco
SensAI Hack in San Francisco is one of the global tour locations of the SensAI Hackathon, hosted at Frontier Tower. Experience the innovation spirit of San Francisco and join to build the future of XR and AI alongside global creators and visionaries!
A World Models Prototyping Festival for Spatial & Physical AI
We’re kicking off 2026 with something new — Worlds in Action Hack San Francisco.
Worlds in Action is the largest hackathon dedicated to building real applications with world models
Taking place in Founders, Inc. at San Francisco Lab on March 14-15, between GDC and NVIDIA GTC, this weekend event brings together XR developers, and AI creators for pre-hack workshops, fast prototyping, demos, and awards.
XR Developers, and World-Model Hackers building together.
Cash prizes + partner rewards for the best world-model prototypes across spatial AI.
A high-intensity weekend sprint to build, test, and demo real-world model applications.
SensAI Hackademy Partners
Challenge Categories
Filmmaking, Ent. & Simulation Apps
Gaming and UGC Experience
World Models Implementation
Agentic Mission Control
Emulator Project
WebSpatial Project
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
05.00PM
Check-in
Arrive, check in, & pick up your badge.
Time
05.30PM
Welcome & Kickoff
Opening remarks introducing the event, the community, and what to expect over the weekend.
Time
05.45PM
Opening Keynote (Surprise Guest)
Guest keynote on world models, XR, and spatial AI.
Time
06.15PM
Break
Short break and informal networking.
Time
06.30PM
Idea Pitches, Food & Networking
Share ideas, meet potential teammates, and connect with other hackers while enjoying food and conversation.
Time
07.30PM
Team Formation
Form teams, discuss project directions, and preparations
Time
08.30PM
Workshops & Team Formation
Workshops, team collaboration, and early project planning.
Time
09.00AM
Doors Open
Arrive, check in, grab breakfast, and get settled in the space.
Time
10.00AM
Kickoff (Briefing + Rules + Awards)
Official opening with hackathon briefing, rules, and safety guidelines.
Time
10.30AM
Mentor & Judge Introductions
Meet the mentors and partners supporting the hackathon
Time
11.00AM
Team Formation and Ideation
Form teams, assign roles, align goals, and finalize your project direction.
Time
12.30PM
Lunch Break
Take a break, recharge, and connect with other builders.
Time
04.00PM
Workshops
Join hands-on sessions, mini tutorials, and technical support from mentors.
Time
05.00PM
1:1 Project Validation
Time
07.00PM
Dinner
Dinner break + late-day alignment to refine your concept and set milestones for the night.
Time
08.00AM
Doors Open
Final sprint begins - continue building, debugging, and improving your prototype.
Time
12.30PM
Lunch Break
Quick lunch break before final submissions and presentations.
Time
01.00PM
Submissions Deadline
Submit your final project, demo materials, and required deliverables on time.
Time
02.00PM
Judging
Teams present to the jury as judges review innovation, execution, and impact.
Time
04.00PM
Showcase
Showcase your project to the community through live demos and open networking.
Time
05.00PM
Closing
Hand-Picked XR and AI Industry Professionals joining SensAI Hackademy
Who You'll Meet in San Francisco
Asim Ahmed
Head of Product Marketing (Spatial Solutions) at Niantic Spatial, Inc.
Judge
Felix Hartmann
Founder and Managing Partner of Hartmann Capital
Judge
David Gene Oh
Global Developer Advocacy at ByteDance
Judge
Fasai Phuathavornskul
Senior Software Engineer for Android XR at Google
Judge
Yiqi Zhao
Product Design Lead at Meta
Judge
Jake Steinerman
XR/AI Strategic Advisor
Judge
Hubert Thieblot
Founders, Inc at General Partner
Judge
Michael Morran
Creator Relations Manager at VIVERSE
Judge
Sonya Haskins
Head of Programming at AWE
Judge
Alberto Hojel
AI Engineer at Roblox
Judge
Conway Anderson
Product & Design Leader, Startup Product Advisor
Judge + Mentor
Ian Curtis
Product Designer at World Labs
Judge + Mentor
Hugo Hernández
Founder & CEO of Alakazam Studios
Judge + Mentor
Yiliu Shen-Burke
Founder of Softspace Inc.
Judge
Sze Yuan Cheong
Co-founder and CEO of Devol Robots
Judge
John Dagdelen
Founder of Fluid
Judge
Marco DeMiroz
General Partner & Co-founder of The VR Fund
Judge
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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 on finding accommodation, feel free to reach out 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!