2017 JAPAN XR HACKATHON VIRTUAL REALITY FOR HUMANITARIAN ACTION
30 hours development at 5 Countries, 9 Cities!!
Japan XRAR/VR Hackathon is the biggest VR Hakathon from Japan.
It is run by local event organizers around the world.
Anyone can join & you can use any device.
Of corse, Engineer,Designer,Artist can resist but also people who don't have IT skills.
And We welcome to you join as group and team.
Theme
Humanitarian assistance and social welfare or Free
If you want to be nominated for the award your work will have to be based on the theme. You will have to attend the demo day event in Japan or send your demo & video presentation on July 2nd 2017.
The primary themes are as follows:
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MINE ACTION
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FIRST AID
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PROTECTING CIVILIANS
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DISABILITY
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SEXUAL VIOLENCE
- WATER & HABITAT
Participants
The JAPAN XR HACKATHON welcomes anyone who is interested in XR.
Participation is free and entry is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
The following are the guidelines for participants:
- Individuals or Teams - no limit on team size
- 18 years old or older
- Any background, employment, or experience level
(Basic programming experience is recommended, but 3D modelers and graphic designers are also welcome to join)
- You are encouraged to bring your own equipment.
- Internet access will be provided but may be slow - download all your programs prior to the event
Schedule
Day0
5:30 - 6:00pm: Registration
6:00 - 6:30pm: Orientation
6:30 - 8:00pm: Preparation and Networking
Day1
9:30am : Open
7:30am : Close
Day2
10:00am : Open
5:00pm : Showcase!
7:30pm : We’re done — time to go home!
Sponsorship
- Noitom http://noitom.com
- SVVR http://svvr.com
- Panora VR http://panora/tokyo
- SVVR Japan http://svvrjp.peatix.com
- International humanitarian organization (name is being prepared)