The Neureality Hackathon is a unique event focusing on the intersection of neurotech and virtual reality. It aims to bring together students and professionals from diverse fields to collaborate and innovate.
The hackathon is scheduled for March 8-11. Specific venue details will be provided closer to the date.
The event is open to everyone! Whether you are students, professionals, and enthusiasts in the fields of neurotechnology, virtual reality, and any disciplines. Or if you're a developer, a designer, an artist, an engineer, or an innovator, you're welcome to participate!
No, there is no registration fee. The Neureality Hackathon is completely free to participate in. We believe in making this innovative event accessible to everyone interested in the fields of neurotech and virtual reality.
To begin the registration process, please fill out the interest form. Once official registration opens, we will notify you via email if you are selected to participate, you'll receive a link to the final registration form. In the event you are waitlisted, we will also inform you and provide further instructions as needed.
Participants should bring their laptops, chargers, and any other devices they might need for designing, coding, and development. If you have specific hardware or software you prefer to work with, feel free to bring that as well. We provide neuroimaging (EEG, EMG, etc.) and VR hardware.
Yes, the hackathon will feature various prizes for outstanding projects. Details about the awards will be announced during the event.
We will host a team formation session at the beginning of the event. Plus you are free to form the team before the hackathon. One way to meet potential teammates is to join our Slack channel and introduce yourself.
We greatly value the contributions of mentors in guiding participants through the hackathon. If you are interested in being a mentor, please fill out our mentor interest form, and we will be in touch. We welcome experienced professionals from fields related to neurotech and virtual reality who are eager to share their knowledge and expertise.
Your support as a sponsor is crucial to the success of the Neureality Hackathon. Please fill out our sponsor interest form, or contact us directly at zihengleoli@cs.columbia.edu. We offer various sponsor packages and would be happy to discuss how your company or organization can be a part of this unique and exciting event.