Waveful Hackathon: Ready Player One

​🎮 Waveful Hackathon: Ready Player One – Milan Edition

​Hosted by Waveful | CityLife, Milan
To build: Mobile app. Any SDK + vibe coding permitted.
Theme: Ready Player One
Format: 2 persons team, 20 max participants
Prize: 🥽 Meta Quest 3S for the winning team!

​Step into the arena where creativity meets code.
Join us for a one-day hackathon inspired by the world of Ready Player One, where developers, designers, and dreamers come together to build the next generation of mobile experiences.

​Expect neon lights, bold ideas, and a fast-paced challenge to bring your app to life: all in one Saturday in the heart of Milan.

​⚡️ Agenda Highlights

​09:30 – 10:00 · Check-in & breakfast
Grab a coffee and a croissant and meet your fellow players.

​10:00 – 10:30 · Kick-off & Theme Reveal
Welcome from Waveful, intro to the challenge and daily schedule.

​10:30 – 10:45 · Team formation (2 people max)
Find your crew. Build your squad. Choose your weapon (code).

​10:45 – 13:30 · Coding Sprint #1
Start building!

​13:30 – 14:30 · Lunch
Recharge, chat, and plan your next moves.

​14:30 – 17:30 · Coding Sprint #2
Bring your vision to life. Focus on UX and main features.

​17:30 – 18:00 · Coffee Break & Social Moment
Stretch, snack, and test other teams’ builds.

​18:00 – 19:30 · Final Sprint & Pitch Prep
Wrap up your prototype and craft your 5-minute pitch.

​19:30 – 20:30 · Demo & Pitch Session
Showtime! Present your app to the jury.

​20:30 – 21:00 · Awards & Closing
Winners announced — and one lucky team takes home a Meta Quest 3S.

21:00 – 23:00 · Aperitif + Ready Player One!
Optionally, stick with us for a recharging aperitif and a rewatch of Ready Player One the film.

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