The JAPAN VR HACKATHON was launched in 2016 as an effort to bring the industry,the developer community and the public together in a fun and creative forum, and to ultimately promote the growth and application of Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality. In 2016 we assembled over 500 attendees in 7 cities and created over 55 projects that were featured worldwide.
With the success of the 2016 event, the team behind the hackathon wanted to evolve the event and give it a grander purpose while still promoting the development of VR and AR — now collectively referred to as XR. For this to happen we decided to find synergistic partnerships.
In a world mired with conflict we wanted to explore how XR could be utilized to facilitate the mission of humanitarian agencies. The International Committee of the Red Cross answered our call and found common purpose in our shared goals.
We wanted to develop a closer and ongoing relationship with the professionals involved in the AR/VR industry. SVVR as the worlds largest and most reputable organization of industry professionals partnered with us and launched SVVR Japan.
Because of our success showing last year’s best projects around the world, we decided to dedicate a full day to an open showcase where anyone could come and experience for themselves the results of the hackathon – a chance for the public to have hands one access to technology.
2017 XR Hackathon Themes
XR for Humanitarian Action
The ICRC supports people with disabilities worldwide. As well as providing physical rehabilitation services.
Sexual violence is prevalent in many modern conflicts. The ICRC is stepping up its efforts to prevent this crime and help the victims.
Join us as we explore how to best utilize VR, AR and MR for Humanitarian Action.
The following are the guidelines for participants:
Japanese, English, Chinese, Spanish, French... Any Language Team are Welcome!!!
Individuals or Teams - no limit on team size
16 years old or older
(The Law does forbids anyone younger than 18 to remain overnight and they must return home at curfew)
Any background, employment, or experience level
(Basic programming experience is recommended, but 3D modelers and graphic designers are also welcome to join)
Equipment for use will be provided by the Hackathon
(First-come-first-serve. You are encouraged to bring your own equipment as some of the highly sought after equipment may be in short supply)
Internet access will be provided but may be slow - download all your programs prior to the event
Food and water will also be provided courtesy of our sponsors
Some graphic and other assets will also be offered, but please bring your own too.
東京
TOKYO – ODAIBA
HACKATHON HEADQUARTERS
Mono, Telecom Center Building
East Tower 14F
2-5-10 Aomi, Koto-Ku
Tokyo, Japan 135-00
中国的演讲者将在编程马拉松的支持。
We will have English, Chinese,
French, German, Spanish
speakers at the Hackathon!
Please sign up below!
Everyone is welcome!
広島
HIROSHIMA
Innovation Hub Camps Hiroshima
1-4-3 Kamiyacho Naka-ku
Hiroshima-shi (Fukayville 1F)
Organized by
Hiroshima Student Community
石川
ISHIKAWA
湯nityで神と開発合宿!
Yoshidaya Sanno-kaku
Yamanashi Onsen, Kaga
Ishikawa Prefecture 13-1
(¥10,000 Fee)
#JXRH2017Ishikawa
福岡
FUKUOKA
Fukuoka Institute of Technology
Junior College
Department B Building 5F
Fukuoka prefecture Fukuoka city
Higashi ku Wakojigashi 3-30-1
Organizer:
Fukuoka Motion Control Network
岡山
OKAYAMA
KLab Corporation
Okayama Plant First floor
5-10 Nishiki-cho Kita-ku,
Okayama-shi, Okayama-ken
Organizer:
Okayama Unity Study Group
Registration for Training
17:30 - 18:00
Hitomi Makabe, Christian Rouffaer
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Presentation by ICRC – Guidelines and Ideas on Hackathon Theme
18:00 - 18:30
Qiuhai He, Tobias Baumann, Richard Borys
Noitom
Noitom Hi5 VR Glove SDK
18:30 - 19:00
Miyu Nishikawa
HTC Japan
Developing with VIVE and VIVE tracker
19:00 - 19:30
Takafumi Kanao
Microsoft
HoloLens Overview – Application Development
19:30 - 20:00
Tobias Baumann
Noitom
Perception Neuron SDK Updates
20:00 - 20:30
Christian Rouffaer
ICRC
ARMA 3 Tutorial
20:30 - 21:00
Hackathon Registration
09:00 - 09:45
Please be on time for registration. Registration is just a formality. This event is free. Please note that if you are under 18 years old you will need to follow Japanese curfew laws.
Takashi Jona
Participant Welcome Speech
09:45 - 10:00
Start of Hackathon
10:00 - 12:59
Judging for XR Hackathon Finalists
15:15 - 18:00
Judges will evaluate all projects in groups starting at 15:15. They will have a chance to meet with each team and experience their work. They will then score them based on criteria described in the hackathon manager.
Announcement of finalists and thank you toast
18:00 - 19:00
We will announce the 20 teams/projects that will be featured at the Expo and Awards show on July 2. From the 20 teams our judges will select the winners in each prize category.
End of Hackathon
18:00 - 19:00
By Invitation Only
Registration: XR for Humanitarian Action Symposium
13:00 - 13:30
Mono, Telecom Center Building East Tower 14F 2-5-10 Aomi, Koto-Ku, Tokyo, Japan 135-0064
Welcome keynote and event introduction
13:30 - 14:00
ICRC上級代表
International Committee of the Red Cross
VR and the International Committee of the Red Cross
14:00 - 14:30
The International Committee of the Red Cross will present an overview of the work they have been doing with VR, AR and MR, and the reception it has garnered both in the field and in the media.
Christian Rouffaer (ICRC), Karl Krantz (SVVR), TBA
VR and Humanitarian Action – A Panel Discusion
14:30 - 16:00
Break
16:00 - 16:15
Question and Answer / Open Floor
16:15 - 17:30
Reception
17:30 - 19:00
Symposium reception and cocktail party. Join the members of the symposium in an informal setting to discuss the topics of the event.
VIP Judging of finalists (not open to public)
09:00 - 12:00
Startup Hub Tokyo Meiji Yasuda Mission Building 2-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
XR Hackathon Expo – Open and Free to the Public
12:00 - 17:00
30 experiences by Hackathon participants will be available for experiencing. Sponsors will also have tables for information.
Awards and VIP Party (By invitation only)
17:00 - 19:00
Please note the awards and VIP party is by invitation only. We have limited space.
XR for Humanitarian Action
Platinum
$8,000