July 27 2026

Hey Hacker!

Thomas here, curator of the XR track „The Contextual AI Challenge“ (→) at our AI Hackathon, taking place September 4–6 at Startplatz, Cologne.

You applied for one of the 25 exclusive tickets to get guaranteed access to a device you can hack with.

I am writing to confirm that you are in. Congratulations! 🙂

It’s great to have you with us, and the jury and I can’t wait to see what your team will create.

We already know that thanks to our partner Snap, we will have as many Snap Spectacles as we need. Stay tuned for an announcement very soon about privacy-first smart glasses that will also be available at the hackathon!

There is one last hurdle: grab your ticket.

While the hackathon ticket isn’t free, it comes packed with huge value – including full catering, mentor access, and top-tier tech – and directly helps us cover our track’s organization costs. Make sure to book by July 31st to secure the early bird price before it goes up by about 30%.

(Yes, you will be redirected to the Pirate Skills Website)

Quick Recap:

When: September 4–6, 2026
Where: Startplatz Cologne (Im Mediapark 5, 50670 Köln)
Early Bird Deadline: July 31

Got questions or looking for teammates beforehand? Join our Discord → or just hit reply to this email.

See you in Cologne!

Best,

Thomas

Curator, „The Contextual AI Challenge“
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