XR Creator Con 2026 – by immersive insiders

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Two Phases. One Role.

Mentor across both phases: Guide teams from first prototype to final pitch.

Phase 1

Online Competition

3 Weeks: April 9-30, 2026

Worldwide

4000+ participants from 100+ countries

Participants trained on your tech and track guidelines

Teams build working prototypes in your track

Top teams qualify for Berlin finals

Phase 2

Berlin Finals

4 Days: June 30 - July 3, 2026

The Delta Campus, Berlin

200 hackathon finalists + 200 conference guests

Live presentations to judges and sponsors

VIP Partner Dinner (invite-only)

Conference talks, workshops, and expo

The numbers

3 Years of Hackathons

7100+

Total Participants

480+

Projects Created

124+

Countries

14

Industry Partners

$59K+

Total Prize Money

140+

Mentors & Judges

5M+

Social Impressions

70K+

Community Members

Attended by team members from

See what xrcc looks like

What You Get as a Mentor

Mentors help teams unblock, sharpen their ideas, and ship stronger projects.

You’ll get a free conference ticket, meet great builders and partners, and be featured across XRCC.

Apply as Mentor

Free XRCC & Conference Ticket

Full conference access in Berlin, completely on us. Enjoy 2 days of talks & workshops without paying a cent.

Network with Industry Leaders

Connect with sponsors like Meta, Snap, and PICO. Meet founders, partners, and industry leaders at the conference and networking sessions.

Discover Talent

Work directly with high-caliber developers and designers. Spot future hires, collaborators, or co-founders early.

Thought Leadership

Position yourself as an expert in front of 4000+ developers. Your name, your face, your insights - front and center.

Give Back to the Community

Guide real teams building real AI + XR projects. Your feedback directly shapes what gets built and shipped.

Featured in XRCC Content

Get featured in XRCC highlight videos and content distributed across our 70K+ community. Great for your personal brand and LinkedIn.

WHAT MENTORS SAY ABOUT XRCC

It's a high-level hackathon with lots of services - a premium hackathon. I really had a good time in Berlin, and I hope to be able to attend it again in the future!
Antony Vitillo
The Ghost Howls
XRCC 2025 was an incredible event. The whole team delivered big time. They managed to take it up a notch from the previous year, which was already an unforgettable event.
Roberto Coviello
Software Engineer at Meta
Chapeau, you did it again! 4 amazing days of XRCC brought some of the finest VR, AR and AI hackers back together in Europes premier Glammathon - with spectacular results and a ton of fun!
Daniel Sproll
CEO at realities.io
Absolutely professional people, luxurious food, luxurious place, but with the charm of a hackathon. It’s a new genre of a hackathon.
Christian Steiner
Collaborator & Strategist in XR
It's a high-level hackathon with lots of services - a premium hackathon. I really had a good time in Berlin, and I hope to be able to attend it again in the future!
Antony Vitillo
The Ghost Howls
XRCC 2025 was an incredible event. The whole team delivered big time. They managed to take it up a notch from the previous year, which was already an unforgettable event.
Roberto Coviello
Software Engineer at Meta
Chapeau, you did it again! 4 amazing days of XRCC brought some of the finest VR, AR and AI hackers back together in Europes premier Glammathon - with spectacular results and a ton of fun!
Daniel Sproll
CEO at realities.io
Absolutely professional people, luxurious food, luxurious place, but with the charm of a hackathon. It’s a new genre of a hackathon.
Christian Steiner
Collaborator & Strategist in XR
It's a high-level hackathon with lots of services - a premium hackathon. I really had a good time in Berlin, and I hope to be able to attend it again in the future!
Antony Vitillo
The Ghost Howls
XRCC 2025 was an incredible event. The whole team delivered big time. They managed to take it up a notch from the previous year, which was already an unforgettable event.
Roberto Coviello
Software Engineer at Meta
Chapeau, you did it again! 4 amazing days of XRCC brought some of the finest VR, AR and AI hackers back together in Europes premier Glammathon - with spectacular results and a ton of fun!
Daniel Sproll
CEO at realities.io
Absolutely professional people, luxurious food, luxurious place, but with the charm of a hackathon. It’s a new genre of a hackathon.
Christian Steiner
Collaborator & Strategist in XR
It's a high-level hackathon with lots of services - a premium hackathon. I really had a good time in Berlin, and I hope to be able to attend it again in the future!
Antony Vitillo
The Ghost Howls
XRCC 2025 was an incredible event. The whole team delivered big time. They managed to take it up a notch from the previous year, which was already an unforgettable event.
Roberto Coviello
Software Engineer at Meta
Chapeau, you did it again! 4 amazing days of XRCC brought some of the finest VR, AR and AI hackers back together in Europes premier Glammathon - with spectacular results and a ton of fun!
Daniel Sproll
CEO at realities.io
Absolutely professional people, luxurious food, luxurious place, but with the charm of a hackathon. It’s a new genre of a hackathon.
Christian Steiner
Collaborator & Strategist in XR

It's a high-level hackathon with lots of services - a premium hackathon. I really had a good time in Berlin, and I hope to be able to attend it again in the future!
Antony Vitillo
The Ghost Howls
XRCC 2025 was an incredible event. The whole team delivered big time. They managed to take it up a notch from the previous year, which was already an unforgettable event.
Roberto Coviello
Software Engineer at Meta
Chapeau, you did it again! 4 amazing days of XRCC brought some of the finest VR, AR and AI hackers back together in Europes premier Glammathon - with spectacular results and a ton of fun!
Daniel Sproll
CEO at realities.io
Absolutely professional people, luxurious food, luxurious place, but with the charm of a hackathon. It’s a new genre of a hackathon.
Christian Steiner
Collaborator & Strategist in XR
It's a high-level hackathon with lots of services - a premium hackathon. I really had a good time in Berlin, and I hope to be able to attend it again in the future!
Antony Vitillo
The Ghost Howls
XRCC 2025 was an incredible event. The whole team delivered big time. They managed to take it up a notch from the previous year, which was already an unforgettable event.
Roberto Coviello
Software Engineer at Meta
Chapeau, you did it again! 4 amazing days of XRCC brought some of the finest VR, AR and AI hackers back together in Europes premier Glammathon - with spectacular results and a ton of fun!
Daniel Sproll
CEO at realities.io
Absolutely professional people, luxurious food, luxurious place, but with the charm of a hackathon. It’s a new genre of a hackathon.
Christian Steiner
Collaborator & Strategist in XR
It's a high-level hackathon with lots of services - a premium hackathon. I really had a good time in Berlin, and I hope to be able to attend it again in the future!
Antony Vitillo
The Ghost Howls
XRCC 2025 was an incredible event. The whole team delivered big time. They managed to take it up a notch from the previous year, which was already an unforgettable event.
Roberto Coviello
Software Engineer at Meta
Chapeau, you did it again! 4 amazing days of XRCC brought some of the finest VR, AR and AI hackers back together in Europes premier Glammathon - with spectacular results and a ton of fun!
Daniel Sproll
CEO at realities.io
Absolutely professional people, luxurious food, luxurious place, but with the charm of a hackathon. It’s a new genre of a hackathon.
Christian Steiner
Collaborator & Strategist in XR
It's a high-level hackathon with lots of services - a premium hackathon. I really had a good time in Berlin, and I hope to be able to attend it again in the future!
Antony Vitillo
The Ghost Howls
XRCC 2025 was an incredible event. The whole team delivered big time. They managed to take it up a notch from the previous year, which was already an unforgettable event.
Roberto Coviello
Software Engineer at Meta
Chapeau, you did it again! 4 amazing days of XRCC brought some of the finest VR, AR and AI hackers back together in Europes premier Glammathon - with spectacular results and a ton of fun!
Daniel Sproll
CEO at realities.io
Absolutely professional people, luxurious food, luxurious place, but with the charm of a hackathon. It’s a new genre of a hackathon.
Christian Steiner
Collaborator & Strategist in XR

What mentors do

Hands-on guidance for teams building real projects

Time Commitment

Online phase: ~1-2 hours per week over 3 weeks, at your own pace. Depending on your availability: 4 days in Berlin for the in-person finals.

Types of Support

Technical guidance on AI & XR projects, feedback on team pitches, async Loom reviews or group chats, and one live mentor lecture during the online phase.

Choose Your Track

Pick a track that matches your expertise - from computer vision to spatial computing to generative AI. You mentor what you know best.

Hands-on experience. Positive energy.

Who We're Looking For

You don't need 20 years of experience. You need hands-on knowledge and the desire to help others build.

Professionals with hands-on AI & XR experience

Developers, designers, founders, researchers, or product leaders in the AI & XR space

People who've shipped products, led teams, or built communities

Comfortable giving async feedback and mentoring remotely

Bonus: willing to post 2–3 social media updates during the event (we provide templates)

How it works

From discovery call to prototypes in 3 months

Apply

Fill out a short form (2 min). Tell us your expertise and availability.

Get Matched

We review your application and match you with teams in your area of expertise.

Mentor at XRCC

Guide your teams through the online phase. Join Berlin if you can.

Ready to Shape What's Next?

Applications are open. Limited mentor spots for XRCC 2026.

Apply as Mentor

Shape the Next Generation of AI & XR Builders

Shape the Next Generation of AI & XR Builders

Two Phases. One Role.

Online Competition

Berlin Finals

3 Years of Hackathons

7100+

480+

124+

14

$59K+

140+

5M+

70K+

See what xrcc looks like

What You Get as a Mentor

WHAT MENTORS SAY ABOUT XRCC

What mentors do

What mentors do

Time Commitment

Types of Support

Choose Your Track

Who We're Looking For

Who We're Looking For

Who We're Looking For

How it works

How it works

Ready to Shape What's Next?

Ready to Shape What's Next?