Santa Monica College — Hackathon
Pacific Portal XR
Pacific Portal XR is a 48-hour AR/VR hackathon designed to accelerate the XR ecosystem by welcoming artists, designers, and developers, along with XR-curious newcomers.
Prize Pool
Non-cash Prize
Location
Online
Duration
2 days
Date
May 7, 2026 - May 9, 2026
About the Hackathon
Pacific Portal XR is a 48-hour AR/VR hackathon designed to accelerate the XR ecosystem by welcoming artists, designers, and developers, along with XR-curious newcomers.
PPXR is a 48-hour AR/VR hackathon designed to accelerate the XR ecosystem by welcoming artists, designers, and developers, along with XR-curious newcomers. Participants will explore emerging workflows across hardware, software, and interaction design, build portfolio-ready prototypes, and connect with mentors and peers. The event is positioned as a space where people can share and cultivate their own visions for the future of XR.Official Registration:https://form.typeform.com/to/GCRQJVzrContact:pacificportalxr@gmail.comWe will send you a Discord invite and official confirmation after finishing registration!ObjectivesOnboard beginners into practical XR development through starter kits, tutorials, and mentor support.Provide a rapid, supportive environment for experienced builders to test ideas, sharpen skills, and ship prototypes.Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and long-term community ties through structured teaming and a public showcase.
Event Details
Format
Online
Prize Pool
Non-cash Prize
Currency
USD
Start
May 7, 2026
End
May 9, 2026
Duration
2 days
Organized by Santa Monica College
Online · Ended
Timeline
May 7, 2026
EVENT STARTS
Hackathon kicks off. Join online and start building.
May 9, 2026
EVENT ENDS
Final submissions and judging period begins.