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NYC's First World Models Hackathon
New York has never seen a hackathon like this.

World models are the next frontier , systems that don't just pattern match but actually maintain an internal representation of

Create games, simulations, agentic systems, or web-based projects - using the provided kits & SDKs. Teams can compete across multiple tracks, showcasing creativity, technical skill, & innovation with world models.

If you've ever wanted to build something that feels like the future: interactive simulations, spatial environments, 3D-native AI experiences, this is your day.

One day. One room. Build something that didn't exist yesterday.

Who's in the room?
Top engineers, founders, & students in NYC - the kind of people who ship, not just talk. Judges from JP Morgan, Intuit, IBM, & Oracle will be evaluating your builds, with serious prizes on the line.

Why come?
Get your hands dirty with World Labs' API

Build in a category with almost zero competition

Get feedback from judges who know how to take technology to market

Meet the best builders in New York

NYC has every ingredient to produce the next generation of world-changing companies. This is where it starts.

You will have one goal: actually ship (with) world models.

Spots are limited. Build something real.

Hosts
Somya Gupta - The face of NYC startup ecosystem.

Anubhav Sigdel - Founding Engineer at Lora.

Pulse NYC AI: A community, incubator, & venture fund built for founders, researchers, & technologists shaping the future of AI in New York City.
 
 
 
 
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