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April 24 – 26, 2026  ·  Lafferre Hall

48+ Hours of Hacking
$1,000 In Prizes
5+ XR Devices
1–4 Per Team

About TigerVerse

What is TigerVerse

TigerVerse is the University of Missouri's premier XR hackathon, bringing together innovative minds to explore the frontiers of extended reality technology.

Who Can Participate

Open to everyone — students, developers, designers, and creative thinkers. No prior XR experience required. Beginners are absolutely welcome!

Why Attend

Learn XR from industry professionals, network with peers, get hands-on with cutting-edge devices, and compete for prizes — all in one weekend at Mizzou.

What You'll Build

Work in teams of 1–4 to develop an XR experience. Hardware available includes:

  • Meta Quest Pro
  • Meta Quest 3 & 2
  • Snap Spectacles
  • Apple Vision Pro
  • And more...

Schedule

* Schedule subject to change. More details coming soon.

4:00 PM

Registration & Check-In

Pick up your badge and get settled in at Lafferre Hall.

5:30 PM

Opening Ceremony

Welcome remarks, sponsor introductions, and the official kickoff.

6:00 PM

Team Formation & Networking

Meet potential teammates and start brainstorming your XR idea.

7:00 PM

Hacking Begins

Grab your devices, set up your workspace, and start building!

9:00 PM

Mentor Hours

Industry mentors available for guidance and technical help.

9:00 AM

Breakfast

Fuel up for a full day of building.

10:00 AM

Workshop: Intro to XR Development

Hands-on session covering the basics of building for XR platforms.

12:00 PM

Lunch

Catered meal provided for all participants.

2:00 PM

Workshop: Advanced XR Techniques

Deep dive into performance and design with industry experts.

4:00 PM

Mentor Check-Ins

One-on-one time with mentors to review your progress.

6:00 PM

Dinner

Evening meal provided for all participants.

8:00 PM

Mini-Challenges

Fun side competitions throughout the night for bonus prizes.

9:00 AM

Breakfast

Final morning fuel before the finish line.

10:00 AM

Project Submissions Due

Submit your project via the portal before 10 AM sharp.

11:00 AM

Judging Begins

Judges review projects and teams present demos.

1:00 PM

Lunch

Final catered meal together before the awards.

2:00 PM

Awards Ceremony

Winners announced, prizes awarded — celebrate your incredible work!

3:00 PM

Closing

Farewell — see you next year!

Prizes

🥈
2nd Place

Runner-Up

TBA

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1st Place

Grand Prize

Compete for the top spot!

🥉
3rd Place

Third Place

TBA

Plus special category prizes and beginner awards. More details coming soon.

Sponsors

TigerVerse 2026 is made possible by our generous partners.

Location

Lafferre Hall University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211
April 24–26, 2026 Friday 4:00 PM – Sunday 3:00 PM
Parking Free parking available in nearby lots on weekends.
Transit Personal Car

Contact Us

Have questions? We'd love to hear from you.