Worlds in Action Hack [02]: SIGGRAPH LA

Schedule

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA

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​We’re bringing #WorldsinAction back - this time to Los Angeles, July 18–19, right before SIGGRAPH.
About this Event



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​World Model & GenAI Hackathon


Two days to build the future of interactive AI worlds.

​Right before #SIGGRAPH2026, founders, researchers, engineers, VFX artists, game developers, and spatial computing pioneers will come together in Los Angeles to prototype the next generation of AI-native 3D experiences.

​If you’re building the future of:

  • ​AI-generated 3D worlds
  • ​Spatial interfaces
  • ​Interactive agents
  • ​XR workflows
  • ​Simulation systems
  • ​Generative environments
  • ​Human-AI interaction in 3D space

​…this is your Hack!



What You’ll Build

​Create immersive systems powered by:

  • ​World Models
  • ​Spatial AI
  • ​Gaussian Splats
  • ​3D GenAI pipelines
  • ​Multi-agent environments
  • ​WebXR and cross-platform deployment
  • ​AI-assisted creative workflows

​Ship prototypes, experiment fast, collaborate with top builders, and demo your work live.



What to Expect:
  • ​Hands-on prototyping
  • ​Mentorship by top professionals
  • ​Expert-led workshops
  • ​Free credits and workflow kits


We’re providing:
  • ​World Model APIs and Credits
  • ​Open Source World Model kits - ​Unity/Unreal/WebXR
  • ​WebSpatial cross-platform deployment
  • ​AI-assisted workflows via MCP connectors - WebXR, Blender, and more
  • ​Gaussian splat interaction and collision systems
  • ​VFX, 3D GenAI, and reconstruction pipelines
  • ​Mentors and technical support

​​To get up to speed, sign up for the pre-hack workshops:

  • Info Session, Ideation & Team Formation



​Awards
  • ​$10,000 in prizes
  • ​SIGGRAPH tickets
  • ​Showcase opportunity of your project at SIGGRAPH



Focus areas:

​World Models, Spatial Intelligence, Gaussian splats, 3D genAI, Multi-Agent Spatial Interfaces, Interactive 3D environments​


Who is this Hack for?

​Founders, developers, researchers, engineers, designers, VFX artists, and filmmakers building at the intersection of AI, 3D, and interactive systems.


Inside the Hack:

​Hands-on building, rapid prototyping, expert-led sessions, demos, and awards - all dedicated to world models.



Staying after the hack? Join us at SIGGRAPH 2026 for our workshop - Powered By Gaussian Splats: From World Models to 3D Interactive Worlds. Register here.




​Advisors & Judges at the Hack:
  • ​Alberto Hojel, AI Engineer at Roblox
  • ​Alex Coulombe, CEO of Agile Lens
  • ​​Asim Ahmed, Head of Product Marketing (Spatial Solutions) at Niantic Spatial, Inc.
  • ​​David Gene Oh, Global Developer Advocacy at ByteDance
  • ​​Fasai Phuathavornskul, Senior Software Engineer for Android XR at Google
  • ​​Felix Hartmann, Founder and Managing Partner of Hartmann Capital
  • ​​Ian Curtis, Product Designer at World Labs
  • ​​Yiqi Zhao, Product Design Lead at Meta
  • ​​Greg Madison, XR and Unity Illusionist
  • ​​Michael Morran, Creator Relations Manager at VIVERSE
  • ​​Neil Trevett, VP Developer Ecosystems at NVIDIA
  • ​​Tipatat Chennavasin, Co-founder & General Partner at The Venture Reality Fund



Need more inspiration on what to build? We will share some ideas post-sign-up!
Questions? [email protected]
More information: https://sensaihack.com/worldsinaction-2-la/





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is a global online academy offering hands-on VR/AR courses for experienced developers and researchers. It supports the XR Creators community with free knowledge, peer learning, and networking. Its recent SensAI program brings XR, AI, and CV developers together to prototype context-aware wearable applications using multi-modal AI/CV tools with access to exclusive kits and resources.

​We’re bringing #WorldsinAction back - this time to Los Angeles, July 18–19, right before SIGGRAPH.

​🚀 to join the upcoming hackathon and be part of the next wave of breakthroughs!

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