Hybrid Event: Online + Berlin
Online: April 9-30, 2026
Berlin: June 30 - July 3, 2026
In Partnership with
3500+
Online Participants
200
Finalists
4 Days
In-Person Finals in Berlin
$20K+
Prize & Reimbursements Pool
Speaker Line-up
These aren't paid influencers. These are the engineers, product leads, and founders actively building the products that will define the next 10 years of spatial computing.
Tino Krause
Regional Director DACH at Meta
Anna Graf
Innovation Lead at Arvato Systems
Matthias Nawrocki
Head of Metaverse at ERGO
Marcus Ernst
Head of Discovery Unit at MACK One
Melanie Rupp
Head of Customer Experience & Media at CUPRA/SEAT Germany
Dilmer Valecillos
Developer Advocate at Meta
Quentin Valembois
CEO at Valem Studio
Danny Marree
Spectacles Ambassador
Sven Bliedung von der Heide
CEO at volucap
Gabriele Romagnoli
Founder of XR AI Spotlight
Richard Broadbridge
CEO at 4Dviews
Two Phases, One Epic Journey
XRCC 2026 introduces a new hybrid format. Start online, finish in Berlin.
Phase 1
Online Concept Phase
Open to everyone worldwide
Free mentorship & live lectures
Build a working prototype
Top 25 teams become finalists
Phase 2
Berlin Finals
Be one of 200 participants
Polish your projects & present live to judges
Travel reimbursement: between €100-500
Conference tickets & After parties included
A partnership that helps your project go further
Funding
Get your project funded by enterprise partners who are actively investing in XR & AI technology.
Projects
Turn your hackathon prototype into a paid pilot engagement with real companies.
Careers
Get hired directly by companies building the future of immersive technologies worldwide.
Exclusive Access
Connect directly with C-level decision makers from top enterprise partners in the 1SP and XRCC network.
Basti Schütz
Head of Commercial Strategy & GTM at Meta
THE FASTEST WAY TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER
Build up your XR project and meet the people who can move your career forward.
Curated Experience
Enjoy a premium venue, a dedicated shuttle and food court on-site, great spaces to work, and a schedule that keeps you in flow.
Meet the Best of XR
200+ amazing XR Creators, XR Thought Leaders, top XR Sponsors all in one place.
A Month of Progress in Days
Leave with a real prototype you can show, pitch, and keep improving.
Mentorship from XR Legends
Hands-on reviews from top XR developers, designers, and business leaders who provide feedback and direction when you’re stuck.
Growth Opportunities
Meet your potential co-founder, employer, client, business partner, or best friend.
CODE University
Berlin’s home for entrepreneurs: A modern startup campus designed for builders, with space to focus and room to gather.
What our partners say
Frequently ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know about participating at XRCC If you have further questions, you can reach out to us via xrcc@immersive-insiders.com at any time.
What happens during the online phase, and what about the Berlin finals?
Do I need XR experience, or can I join as a mobile/web/AI builder or designer?
What tracks exist, and can I work outside the defined tracks?
How are finalists selected, and what are the judging criteria?
What exactly do I need to submit at the end of the online phase?
Do I have to ship a working build/APK, or can I submit a concept?
Can I participate solo, or do I have to form a team?