Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 44 minutes ago
Do you have a compelling MR idea and are looking for ways how to stand out in the top app stores? Do you have a brilliant XR team and are seeking further project funding?
There is no better opportunity to ask your burning questions in your mind and listen to the journey of hackers and 2-3 people indie teams. How can a hackathon or App Lab project become profitable in only a couple of months?
With the tips from successful app creators and hackers Emre and Stephen, you will understand what kind of projects and what level of implementation is needed to stand out.
The event will explore potential real-life applications of MR/AI that are yet to be realized and provide a hands-on brainstorming session to generate specific use cases.
You will gain insights into how hackathons and competitions can ease the path to securing funding from Meta (with insights from Anand and May May) and understand the expectations of Meta's Multi-million dollar Lifestyle Accelerator and Fund.
Takeaways:
Insights into the latest trends and demands in XR platforms and app stores
Understanding the importance and benefits of hackathons for rapid concept validation
Exploration of real-life examples where MR AI applications are yet to be fully realized
Practical approaches to lower risks and secure funding for new XR use cases
Knowledge about Meta's Multi-million dollar Lifestyle Accelerator and Fund expectations
Vision for how MR and smartglasses will revolutionize spatial app consumption
New AI capabilities and their potential to create novel app opportunities
Emphasis on open innovation and hacking as a pathway to market entry and funding
This is an interactive session. Bring any questions you have about the XR Hack or Meta's Lifestyle App Accelerator!
Speakers:
Anand Dass, Director of MR Apps at Meta
Anand Dass is the Director of Mixed Reality Apps at Meta. Before joining Meta, Anand was an early employee at Postmates. He helped the company grow to nearly $1 billion in annualized GMV. Anand's current focus is to lead Meta's efforts to expand Virtual & Mixed Reality Content to verticals such as enterprise, personal productivity & collaboration, wellness and fitness, education, creator tools, travel, and retail by working with innovative developers and brands in the ecosystem.
May-May Chen, Strategic Content, Lifestyle Applications
Mam-May Chen is the Strategic Content of Lifestyle Applications at Meta.
Emre Tanirgan, Creator of Paradiddle
Emre Tanirgan is the Founder & CEO of Paradiddle. Paradiddle aims to democratize music education and creation through XR technology.
Stephen Rogers, Creator of CoasterMania, Pencil!, GorillaZilla
Stephen Rogers is the founder & CEO of 4th Wall Breakers (CoasterMania, Pencil!, GorillaZilla).
For any questions or additional information, feel free to reach out to us on Discord or through our website, xrhack.com!
About Meta's Lifestyle App Accelerator:
To support organic innovation and accelerate the early successes in Lifestyle applications on Meta Quest, we’re launching an accelerator for developers to prototype new Lifestyle applications with mixed reality, hand tracking, and AI.
Selected participants will receive seed-stage grant funding to prototype, as well as product resources and mentoring from Meta and participating VC partners.
About XR Hack:
XR Hack is the first global XR Champions League, inviting over 500 XR and AI developers to join our on-site Hack locations in Cologne right before Gamescom, London (Innovate UK Immersive Tech Network, PwC), Stockholm (Vinnova), or Istanbul (Bug Lab). The Hack is organized by XR Bootcamp, which partners with Meta and provides up to 100,000 USD in available funding. 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 past 11 months and get matched with corporate XR tech decision-makers.
Do you have a compelling MR idea and are looking for ways how to stand out in the top app stores? Do you have a brilliant XR team and are seeking further project funding?
There is no better opportunity to ask your burning questions in your mind and listen to the journey of hackers and 2-3 people indie teams. How can a hackathon or App Lab project become profitable in only a couple of months?
With the tips from successful app creators and hackers Emre and Stephen, you will understand what kind of projects and what level of implementation is needed to stand out.
The event will explore potential real-life applications of MR/AI that are yet to be realized and provide a hands-on brainstorming session to generate specific use cases.
You will gain insights into how hackathons and competitions can ease the path to securing funding from Meta (with insights from Anand and May May) and understand the expectations of Meta's Multi-million dollar Lifestyle Accelerator and Fund.
Takeaways:
Insights into the latest trends and demands in XR platforms and app stores
Understanding the importance and benefits of hackathons for rapid concept validation
Exploration of real-life examples where MR AI applications are yet to be fully realized
Practical approaches to lower risks and secure funding for new XR use cases
Knowledge about Meta's Multi-million dollar Lifestyle Accelerator and Fund expectations
Vision for how MR and smartglasses will revolutionize spatial app consumption
New AI capabilities and their potential to create novel app opportunities
Emphasis on open innovation and hacking as a pathway to market entry and funding
This is an interactive session. Bring any questions you have about the XR Hack or Meta's Lifestyle App Accelerator!
Speakers:
Anand Dass, Director of MR Apps at Meta
Anand Dass is the Director of Mixed Reality Apps at Meta. Before joining Meta, Anand was an early employee at Postmates. He helped the company grow to nearly $1 billion in annualized GMV. Anand's current focus is to lead Meta's efforts to expand Virtual & Mixed Reality Content to verticals such as enterprise, personal productivity & collaboration, wellness and fitness, education, creator tools, travel, and retail by working with innovative developers and brands in the ecosystem.
May-May Chen, Strategic Content, Lifestyle Applications
Mam-May Chen is the Strategic Content of Lifestyle Applications at Meta.
Emre Tanirgan, Creator of Paradiddle
Emre Tanirgan is the Founder & CEO of Paradiddle. Paradiddle aims to democratize music education and creation through XR technology.
Stephen Rogers, Creator of CoasterMania, Pencil!, GorillaZilla
Stephen Rogers is the founder & CEO of 4th Wall Breakers (CoasterMania, Pencil!, GorillaZilla).
For any questions or additional information, feel free to reach out to us on Discord or through our website, xrhack.com!
About Meta's Lifestyle App Accelerator:
To support organic innovation and accelerate the early successes in Lifestyle applications on Meta Quest, we’re launching an accelerator for developers to prototype new Lifestyle applications with mixed reality, hand tracking, and AI.
Selected participants will receive seed-stage grant funding to prototype, as well as product resources and mentoring from Meta and participating VC partners.
About XR Hack:
XR Hack is the first global XR Champions League, inviting over 500 XR and AI developers to join our on-site Hack locations in Cologne right before Gamescom, London (Innovate UK Immersive Tech Network, PwC), Stockholm (Vinnova), or Istanbul (Bug Lab). The Hack is organized by XR Bootcamp, which partners with Meta and provides up to 100,000 USD in available funding. 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 past 11 months and get matched with corporate XR tech decision-makers.
