XR + 5G MMW HACKATHON CHALLENGE

Are you interested in how state of the art Mixed Reality and 5G mmWave connectivity can transform the way we live?

Finnish city of Tampere is set to become ‘one of Europe’s fastest cities’ as it collaborates with Elisa, Nokia, Qualcomm, and CGI in the launch of 5G millimeter wave (mmWave). The 5G mmW technology is already available in the iconic Nokia arena which will also be one of the physical venues for the hackathon.

Tampere plans to expand 5G mmW coverage across key locations and the city with the aim to launch new services leveraging gigabit speeds, high network capacity, and generally superior connectivity and user experiences. The city’s vision is to combine local datasets – on the environment, transport, healthcare, public services, and more – with best-in-class 5G mmWave communications infrastructure to develop and offer better services to its citizens and city authorities alike.

The hackathon is looking for start-ups and teams of students with the talent and passion to create something new utilizing cutting edge Mixed Reality using 5G mmW technology as a primary communications medium. See recent PR from partners here.

Join XR + 5G mmW Hackathon Challenge Kick Off on 12 September 2022, 17-00-20.00 EET at Nokia Arena Sky Lounge, Tampere to find out more about the challenges, meet the partners and find teammates and to enjoy some beverages and snacks. The Snapdragon XR1 powered Lenovo A3 ThinkReality smart glasses will be displayed and accessible for the time of the Kick Off. Register here.