24 Hours in VR

Think about how mobile transformed how you manage your everyday life; it now acts as the center of your daily routine, serving as an alarm clock, a workout companion, a grocery list, an entertainment system, the local yellow pages, and more.

Now, re-imagine what this daily routine would look like in virtual reality.

At our hackathon, your team will be able choose an hour of the day and create a conceptual mobile VR product to showcase how you can transform daily routines with VR.

These are just a few ideas we came up with---

• 7am – Going over your plan for the day: a fully immersive calendar experience
• 1pm – Ordering lunch at work: dive deep into your favorite restaurant's menu
• 6pm – Checking the weather for the commute home: know what's coming by putting yourself in the forecast
• 10pm - Relaxing and unwinding before bed: meditation that is truly immersive

---and we can’t wait to see what you guys will build!

More information including agenda, prizes, and judges will be coming soon!

FAQs:

Can I participate even if I’m not a coder or if I am new to coding?

Of course! We are looking for designers, marketers, entrepreneurs, VR enthusiasts, forward-thinkers, curious minds, and more to be part of our hackathon teams. We will pair you with coders and developers to complement your skills.

Can I participate if I am under 18?

Unfortunately, you must be 18 or older to participate in our event.

Are you looking for volunteers or partners?

Yes! If you are interested in being a mentor for our teams or a volunteer to help out during the event, please reach out to cassidy.smith@startapp.com

If you are interested in learning more about how to partner with or sponsor this event, please reach out to ariel@startapp.com

Will food be provided?

We will be providing 24 hours’ worth of snacks, meals, candy, water, coffee, and energy drinks. Vegetarian and vegan options will also be provided. Please email cassidy.smith@startapp.com if you have any dietary or allergy concerns and we will do our best to accommodate your specific needs.

Is this a continuous 24-hour event?

Yes, this hackathon will be held over a continuous 24 hours, from 12pm to 12pm. If you wish, you will be able to rest at the hackathon space, or you are welcome to go home to rest and return later. Participants will not be required to stop coding.

What will you provide?

In addition to food and drink, we will be providing one mobile VR headset per team courtesy of our event partners at MergeVR (www.mergevr.com), notebooks and pens, power strips, whiteboards, and more.

What should I bring?

You will be required to provide your own laptop, mobile device, and any necessary chargers. As this will be a 24-hour event, you may also bring basic toiletries or a change of clothes. You are also encouraged to bring your own mobile VR headset if you already own one.

Can I sign up a friend using my information or send a friend to attend in my place?

In order to help us organize the event in the best way possible, all attendees must register using their own information. Teams will be organized according to the information you provide during registration; any changes will affect the other hackathon attendees

What is the refund policy?

If you are unable to attend the hackathon for any reason, we will refund your registration price up until the day of the event (August 20).

How do I get to the event?

LMHQ is within walking distance of the 2, 3, 4, 5, J, R, and Z trains and accessible via the X1, X17, X17A, and X19 buses

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please send any questions/comments/concerns to cassidy.smith@startapp.com