July 7 2026
THIS IS A HACKATHON INVITATION
Be part of the biggest AI Hackathon in NRW and connect with engineers and product leads actually building what could be the next interfaces, apps and business models.
Hey hackers,
Thomas here. In case you didn’t know: In 2024 and 2025, two amazing hackathons sponsored by Meta took place right before gamescom in Cologne, Germany (check out the YouTube Recap → 2025!).
Originally, the plan was to host this every year. While there won’t be a hackathon right before gamescom this year, bear with me , I’ve got some great news:
- There will be an XR meetup on Wednesday during gamescom.
- There will be a hackathon just one week after gamescom.
Trust me, you don’t want to miss it! 🚀
What this is about
What if … your AI agent had eyes and ears, stayed with you at all times, and delivered intelligent, contextual responses without you ever needing to pull out your phone?
Welcome to the era of Ambient and Contextual AI, driven by Spatial Computing. As Smart Glasses, AR Glasses, and AI Wearables rapidly emerge, they raise pivotal questions:
- Will they eventually replace the smartphone?
- What will the user interfaces of the future look like?
- And which new business models will these technologies unlock?
Accept the Contextual AI Challenge and shape the next generation of computing!
What you can expect:
- 130+ hacker, 48 hours of hacking, proven mentors and excellent workshops
- Guaranteed devices provided by Snap: Snap Spectacles 2024 (get ready for SPECS!)
- Hacking all night from Friday to Saturday and Saturday to Sunday
- Drinks, food and snacks
- A hackathon-proven location with air conditioning in the heart of Cologne
- A great final presentation with all of you
This is a developing story, so stay tuned for more news about our track.
More Questions? Join our Discord! Or send an E-mail at info@spatialrealities.de
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