Attendees from all backgrounds are encouraged to participate. There is no age restriction to attend RealityShift at USC.
No development may start before the actual date and time of the event’s hacking period, which begins at 8:30 a.m on April 18, 2026. Any teams that violate this rule will be automatically disqualified.
Any software development tools, game engine, IDE, and/or programming language can be used for the event.
Use of Unique Hardware - You may not bring custom hardware to Reality Shift
To to rent out equipment you must bring a government issued ID or a student ID
Use of Personal Property - You are responsible for the safety and security of your own personal property, including laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and any XR gear you bring. We cannot store or secure personal equipment at the hackathon.
Any ideas created or discussed at the hackathon are considered to be in the public domain. This means if you have ideas that you might want to patent or copyright, you should not talk about those ideas during the hackathon.