JANUARY 23-24, 2026
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Friday, January 23
1:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Saturday, January 24
9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
CO-ORGANIZED BY
PERSPECTIVES
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Conceptual and critical perspectives on what’s coming next in spatial computing, artificial intelligence, quantum systems, wearables, and semiconductors. This track examines long-term implications, policy, systems thinking, and the evolving role of experiential technology in society.
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Presentations from collaborating labs and academic departments. This track foregrounds experimental methodologies, human-subjects studies, and new models for learning and human-technology interaction.
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Designed for startup founders, investors, and ecosystem builders speaking to venture formation and scaling in frontier technology markets. Sessions feature company product and platform insights from startups operating at the forefront of experiential technology.
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Practice-driven case studies highlighting design and deployment across verticals including digital health, telecommunications, heavy industry, gaming, aerospace, the arts, and more.
KEYNOTE SERIES
CONFERENCE SESSIONS
OVER 30 LEADERS IN RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, AND CREATION
@ Ray and Maria Stata Center
Early Bird
INSIDER TOUR
WITH
OFFICIAL RECEPTION
AT
SPONSORS
ACADEMIC & NONPROFIT COLLABORATORS
MIT.nano Immersion Lab
Harvard GSD XR
MEDIA SUPPORT
CONFERENCE Q+A
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This information—and more—will be released to ticket holders via email. Additionally, we will continue to announce speakers and collaborators on our website in the coming weeks.
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Yes. EXPERIENTIAL is committed to delivering high value networking experiences in order to facilitate meaningful collaborations.
Full price ticket holders gain admittance to the following:
- Jan 23 Meet and Greet
- Jan 24 Speaker Brunch and Green Room access -
Registered ticket holders and sponsors will receive our lookbook listing the 50+ companies in the RH for Starups cohort.
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EXPERIENTIAL sponsorship tiers are set at $15K and $5K. Please email sponsorship@realityhackinc.org
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Reality Hack, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, classified as a public charity.
All proceeds directly support operating expenses for our volunteer-run events, including the EXPERIENTIAL Innovation Conference and Reality Hack @ MIT.
Donors supporting our experiential technology ecosystem make it possible for us to keep participation in Reality Hack @ MIT free for hackers from all backgrounds. -
Analysts and journalists may reach out to Reality Hack public relations: Jonathan Hirshon jh@horizonpr.com
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Reality Hack @ MIT takes place on January 22-26, 2026.
It is an annual phenomenon that coalesces engineers, designers, SMEs, and entrepreneurs around experiential technology.
Participants of diverse backgrounds attend from around the globe to form new teams and hack out working software and hardware prototypes, resulting in novel integrations and content developed for XR devices and platforms. Participants also explore the uncharted realms of deep tech, making inventive use cases for cutting edge hardware and AI enablers.It is held at MIT in Cambridge, MA and co-hosted by the volunteer-run Reality Hack 501(c)3 and VR/AR@MIT.
We invite participants to spring into action through technology education with a shared intention to build a more sustainable and equitable world for everyone.
