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!
The Global Game Jam Of XR And AI - Learn, Create & Network!
After Stockholm, Istanbul, London, Cologne, and Barcelona, SensAl Hack is coming to San Francisco! We’re proud to collaborate with Frontier Towers, covering several floors of the 16-floor building! International XR and AI Thought Leaders joining from major AI and XR companies are joining SensAl Hack as Mentors, Jurors, and 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
Mixed & Virtual Reality
Meta Quest is your platform to build the next generation of VR and MR experiences. Create immersive worlds that respond to users and explore new ways people can interact, learn, and play in fully immersive virtual spaces.
AI with Camera Access
Create the next generation of context-aware apps that do more than just generate content. Use machine learning and computer vision to respond to what’s happening around the user in real time, making experiences feel intuitive, effortless, and almost like a sixth sense.
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.
Best Upgrade to an Existing Project
Bring your existing project you believe in most, refine old ideas, and give it new life by adding meaningful features or improvements that make it stand out.
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
09.00AM
Arrival
Check-in, badges, and settling into the space
Time
10.00AM
Welcome & Opening Ceremony
Welcome to SensAI Hack SF 🎉, meet the team, hear what’s ahead, and get inspired to build something amazing.
Time
11.00AM
Team Building
Connect with fellow hackers and start forming your teams
Time
11.45AM
Setup Your Hacker Space
Prepare your gear, tools, and workstation before hacking
Time
12.30PM
Lunch
A good break to recharge and meet new people
Time
01.30PM
XR & AI Crash Course Workshop
Time
06.00PM
Dinner
Relax, unwind, and enjoy a shared meal
Time
11.45PM
Closing
End-of-day wrap-up before heading out
Time
09.00AM
Arrival & Breakfast
A warm start with food, coffee, and morning setup ☕
Time
09.30AM
Welcome / Motivation
Quick alignment, daily reminders, and energy boost
Time
10.00AM
Hacking
Continue building, iterating, and refining your project
Time
11.00AM
Submission & Packaging Workshop
Tips and guidance for packaging your final submission
Time
12.00PM
Lunch
Midday break to reset and connect with others
Time
01.00PM
Hacking
Apply improvements and prepare for the final stretch
Time
06.00PM
Dinner
Shared downtime to relax and refresh
Time
06.00PM
Hacking ALL NIGHT
Deep work session, build through the night🌙, please bring your essentials (towels, deo & extra shirt)
Time
09.00AM
Arrival & Breakfast
Light breakfast and a calm start to the final day
Time
09.30AM
Welcome / Motivation
Last updates and motivation before submissions
Time
10.00AM
Hacking Final Phase
Final improvements, polish, and final project checks 🚀
Time
01.00PM
Project Closing & Deadline
Submit your work and get ready for judging
Time
02.00PM
Lunch
Relaxed break while the jury prepares evaluations
Time
03.00PM
Jury Onboarding
Jury briefing and evaluation process overview
Time
03.30PM
Jury Walk
In-person demo time
Time
05.00PM
Jury Session
Deliberation, scoring, and results finalization
Time
06.30PM
SensAI Hack SF 2025 Award Ceremony
Celebrating standout projects and winning teams 🏆
Time
09.00PM
After Party
Celebrate together and wrap up the weekend 🎉
Hand-Picked XR and AI Industry Professionals joining SensAI Hackademy
Who You'll Meet in San Francisco
Yiqi Zhao
Product Design Lead at Meta
Jury
Yağız Mungan
AR/VR Software Engineer at Meta
Jury & Mentor
Nivedita Gaur
Silicon Architect for AR/Smart glasses at Meta
Jury
Robert Scoble
Founder & CEO of Unaligned
Jury
Inga Petryaevskaya
Founder & CEO of ShapesXR
Jury
Marco DeMiroz
Co-founder & General Partner of The VR Fund
Jury
John Dagdelen
Founder of Fluid
Jury
Avi Bar-Zeev
Founder & President of The XR Guild
Jury
Asim Ahmed
Head of Product Marketing (Spatial Solutions) at Niantic Spatial, Inc.
Jury
Xenia Bulatov
Co-Founder of UFB
Jury
Roan Weigert
DevRel AI Engineer at Aparavi
Jury
Amanda Watson
CTO of REK
Jury
Greg Madison
XR/AI Interaction Designer
Jury & Mentor
Rayyan Zahid
Immersive systems wizard leading operations for Sandbox VR San Francisco
Mentor
Kemmannu Vineet Rao
Research Engineer at Magna International
Mentor
David Gene Oh
Global Developer Advocacy at ByteDance
Mentor
Sako
Sr. Software Engineer, Platform & Security at Gladly
Mentor
Dhruv Diddi
Founder of Solo Tech
Mentor
Nigel Hartmann
XR & AI Innovator, Founder, Research Assistant
Mentor
Alex Sink
Senior Developer Relations Engineer
Mentor
Nico Fara
Founder & GTM Strategy Lead at Product Market Pro
Mentor
Colin Lowenberg
Product Manager & Founder of Dabl Club
Local Director of SensAI Hack San Francisco
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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!