The XR Creator Hackathon's Gujarat chapter, hosted at Parul University, witnessed unprecedented participation with over 100 students exploring the frontiers of Extended Reality (XR) technologies. The event, part of the Wave Summit initiative supported by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, demonstrated the enormous potential and creativity of Gujarat's youth in emerging technologies.

This successful meetup is part of the larger XR Creator Hackathon, which has already set a remarkable nationwide benchmark with over 2,200 registrations across India. The hackathon is co-organized by Wavelaps, a leading industry partner driving innovation in AR/VR solutions, in collaboration with XDG and BharatXR, showcasing the power of industry-community partnerships in advancing India's technological capabilities.

The Gujarat meetup featured distinguished speakers from the AR/VR industry - Pal Kagrecha, Vivek Thakur, and Kinjal Kanzariya - who brought their extensive expertise to guide participants through immersive technologies. They also provided students with comprehensive exposure to the 27 challenges under the WAVES initiative, revealing diverse interests spanning from filmmaking, and AR/VR to drone competitions. The event's highlight was the hands-on experience with cutting-edge XR devices, including Meta headsets and Snapchat spectacles, which sparked innovative ideation among participants.

Student Innovation Highlights:

- Conceptualization of AI-powered VR companions addressing loneliness through interactive experiences

- Proposed AR solutions for remote medical assistance and surgical awareness

- Creative applications of XR technology in healthcare, education, and social connectivity

"The enthusiasm and innovative thinking displayed by students today has been truly remarkable," said Prof. Om Prakash Shukla, Director of Technical Events at Parul University. "We're grateful to the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the organizers - XDG Gujarat and Wavelaps - for bringing this wonderful initiative to our campus. Such programs are essential for nurturing our next generation of tech innovators."

About Wave Summit:

Wave Summit is a flagship initiative celebrating India's advancement in creative technologies, fostering collaboration between creators, industry leaders, and government bodies to drive innovation in the immersive technology sector.

About XR Creator Hackathon:

The XR Creator Hackathon is a nationwide initiative driving innovation in Extended Reality technologies, having already engaged over 2,200 participants from more than 150 cities across India.

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