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8th - 9th November 2025

8th - 9th November 2025

8th - 9th November 2025

Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany

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Prototype the future of multisensory, cyberdelic experiences at the legendary c-base space station in Berlin.

Prototype the future of multisensory, cyberdelic experiences at the legendary c-base space station in Berlin.

Join us for a 2-day immersive hackathon to co-create open-source, audio-reactive mixed-reality tools inspired by synesthesia.

At the hackathon we're starting with a bolier plate and we will be expanding Synedelica, a groundbreaking mixed reality experience that transforms how we perceive the world around us.


Developed by John Desnoyers-Stewart at the iSpace Research Lab, Synedelica creates a synesthetic journey where sound modulates your reality, revealing hidden beauty in everyday environments.

At the hackathon we're starting with a bolier plate and we will be expanding Synedelica, a groundbreaking mixed reality experience that transforms how we perceive the world around us.


Developed by John Desnoyers-Stewart at the iSpace Research Lab, Synedelica creates a synesthetic journey where sound modulates your reality, revealing hidden beauty in everyday environments.

Learn More

Learn More

Who Can Apply?

Developers

Designers

Scientitsts

Musicians

Unity & XR developers, creative coders

Developers

Designers

Scientitsts

Musicians

Unity & XR developers, creative coders

Developers

Designers

Scientitsts

Musicians

Unity & XR developers, creative coders

Meet Our Mentors

Meet Our Mentors

Meet Our Mentors

  • John Desnoyers-Stewart

    Inter­dis­ci­pli­nary Artist-Researcher

  • Ivan Pavliuchenko

    Co-Founder AREYES

  • Jose Montemayor Alba

    Creative Producer, Immersive Experience Designer & Developer

  • Till Holzapfel

    Cognitive Scientist working as a Mystical Immersion Engineer

  • Michael Thomas

    Artist & Creative Coder

  • Carl H. Smith

    Cognitive Scientist | Professor of Media (UEL)

  • Jan Sladecko

    Founder zenframes / 3D Motion Designer

  • John Desnoyers-Stewart

    Inter­dis­ci­pli­nary Artist-Researcher

  • Ivan Pavliuchenko

    Co-Founder AREYES

  • Jose Montemayor Alba

    Creative Producer, Immersive Experience Designer & Developer

  • Till Holzapfel

    Cognitive Scientist working as a Mystical Immersion Engineer

  • Michael Thomas

    Artist & Creative Coder

  • Carl H. Smith

    Cognitive Scientist | Professor of Media (UEL)

  • Jan Sladecko

    Founder zenframes / 3D Motion Designer

Hackathon Agenda

Day 1 :

Foundation

Day 1 :

Foundation

10.00 AM

10.00 AM

10.00 AM

Arrival & Kickoff

Arrival & Kickoff

Arrival & Kickoff

Welcome to c-base. Orientation, intention-setting, and introduction to the mission: building an open-source synesthesia tool for the age of mixed reality.

Welcome to c-base. Orientation, intention-setting, and introduction to the mission: building an open-source synesthesia tool for the age of mixed reality.

Chemical Adam

Master of Ceremony

10.30 - 11:30 AM

Prep Talks

Dive into the core concepts and research of how to design, build and deploy cyberdelic experiences.

Dive into the core concepts and research of how to design, build and deploy cyberdelic experiences.

Carl H. Smith

Lecture on Transmedia & Context Engineering

Jose Montemayor Alba

Lecture on Cyberdelic Exprience Design

Michael Thomas

Intro to Boilerplate

11.30-12.00

11.30-12.00

11.30-12.00

Team Formation

Team Formation

Team Formation

Find your tribe. Hackers, Artists, Researchers, and Enthusiasts connect and form hybrid teams around shared vision and complementary skills.

12.00-13.30

12.00-13.30

12.00-13.30

Initial Ideation

Initial Ideation

Initial Ideation

Find your tribe. Hackers, Artists, Researchers, and Enthusiasts connect and form hybrid teams around shared vision and complementary skills.

13.30-14.00

13.30-14.00

13.30-14.00

Lunch Break

Lunch Break

Lunch Break

Fuel up and continue the conversations.

14.00-17.00

14.00-17.00

14.00-17.00

Development Sprint

Development Sprint

Development Sprint

Catch up with fellow attendees over coffee before diving into another exciting day of learning.

Catch up with fellow attendees over coffee before diving into another exciting day of learning.

17.00-18.00

17.00-18.00

17.00-18.00

Progress Check-In & Plans for Day 2

Progress Check-In & Plans for Day 2

Progress Check-In & Plans for Day 2

Teams share progress on GitHub and the collaborative Miro board. Quick showcase of what's emerging.

Day 2 :

Creation

Day 2 :

Creation

10.00-10.30

10.00-10.30

10.00-10.30

Morning Grounding

Morning Grounding

Morning Grounding

Start the day centered. Grounding group activity and teams check in

Chemical Adam

Master of Ceremony

10.30-14.00

10.30-14.00

10.30-14.00

Final Iteration Sprint 1

Final Iteration Sprint 1

Final Iteration Sprint 1

Polish, integrate, refine. This is where prototypes become experiences. Final mentor sessions and team collaboration.

13.30 - 14.00 PM

13.30 - 14.00 PM

13.30 - 14.00 PM

Lunch Break

Lunch Break

Lunch Break

A final wrap-up of the AIcron Tech Summit, with acknowledgments to all speakers, sponsors, and attendees. Looking forward to seeing you next year!

A final wrap-up of the AIcron Tech Summit, with acknowledgments to all speakers, sponsors, and attendees. Looking forward to seeing you next year!

14.00 - 19.30

14.00 - 19.30

14.00 - 19.30

Final Iteration Sprint 2

Final Iteration Sprint 2

Final Iteration Sprint 2

Polish, integrate, refine. This is where prototypes become experiences. Final mentor sessions and team collaboration.

19.30 - 20.00 PM

19.30 - 20.00 PM

19.30 - 20.00 PM

Showcase & Peer Evaluation

Showcase & Peer Evaluation

Showcase & Peer Evaluation

Each team presents their prototype. Live demos, MR performances, and peer-led feedback. Celebrating what we built together.

Each team presents their prototype. Live demos, MR performances, and peer-led feedback. Celebrating what we built together.

20.00 - 20.30 PM

20.00 - 20.30 PM

20.00 - 20.30 PM

Awards & Closing Circle

Awards & Closing Circle

Awards & Closing Circle

Grand Prize announcement, reflections on the journey, and gratitude for the community we created.

Grand Prize announcement, reflections on the journey, and gratitude for the community we created.

20.30 - Late

20.30 - Late

20.30 - Late

Afterparty

Afterparty

Afterparty

Celebrate in true c-base fashion. Music, connection, and the beginning of what comes next.

Celebrate in true c-base fashion. Music, connection, and the beginning of what comes next.

Meet out partners who help to bring this hackathon live

Meet out partners who help to bring this hackathon live

Meet out partners who help to bring this hackathon live

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Media Partners

Prize Partners

All the Important Details Before Attending

All the Important Details Before Attending

All the Important Details Before Attending

What is this hackathon about?

Will thDo I need prior XR experience?e summit be available online for remote attendees?

What if I don't code?

What equipment do I need to bring?

What happens to the code we create?

What are the c-base policies?

How do I register?

Registration

Secure Your Spot:

Hackers

The Architects of Possibility

3D software and game engine experts

XR developers and creative coders

Unity, shaders, and real-time systems specialists

Audio-reactive programming and visual effects

Free

Apply

Artists

The Sensory Translators

Musicians and sound designers

Visual artists and VJs

UX/UI designers

Motion and performance artists

Free

Apply

Researchers

The Consciousness Cartographers

Neuroscience and consciousness researchers

Synesthesia and perception specialists

Human-computer interaction experts

Embodied cognition and sensory integration

Free

Apply

Enthusiasts

The Vision Holders

Experience designers and testers

Visionaries and cybernauts

Community connectors

Curious minds exploring new frontiers

Free

Apply

Hackers

The Architects of Possibility

3D software and game engine experts

XR developers and creative coders

Unity, shaders, and real-time systems specialists

Audio-reactive programming and visual effects

Free

Apply

Artists

The Sensory Translators

Musicians and sound designers

Visual artists and VJs

UX/UI designers

Motion and performance artists

Free

Apply

Researchers

The Consciousness Cartographers

Neuroscience and consciousness researchers

Synesthesia and perception specialists

Human-computer interaction experts

Embodied cognition and sensory integration

Free

Apply

Enthusiasts

The Vision Holders

Experience designers and testers

Visionaries and cybernauts

Community connectors

Curious minds exploring new frontiers

Free

Apply