What is the Neureality Hackathon?
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.
When and where will the hackathon take place?
The hackathon is scheduled for March 8-11. Specific venue details will be provided closer to the date.
Who can participate?
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!
Is there a registration fee for the Neureality Hackathon
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.
How do I register
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.
What should I bring to the hackathon
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.
Will there be any prizes or awards
Yes, the hackathon will feature various prizes for outstanding projects. Details about the
awards will be announced during the event.
How will teams be formed
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.
How can I register to be a mentor at the hackathon
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.
How can my company or organization register to be a sponsor
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.
