The expert panel evaluating hackathon projects at XR VisionDevCamp Fukuoka 2026. Judges select winning teams across multiple categories on the final afternoon of the event.
▸ Prize Categories — full list of award categories for 2026.
Founder/CEO
▸ AR / AI / IoT
David Kordsmeier is a software developer with experience working for a large tech company early in his career on Java and mobile and embedded systems. David currently runs a boutique consultancy focused on startup company innovation, with over 30 startup clients in the company portfolio. He launched an AR / VR / IoT startup venture called IoTone Japan, in late 2024, based in Fukuoka.
Software Engineer
▸ Community Manager — Engineer Café Fukuoka
Software engineer and community manager at Fukuoka Engineer Café.
Community Operations Manager
▸ CIC Fukuoka
Previously founded and operated a startup company and experienced an exit. Later became involved in business operations and M&A. Currently responsible for community operations and center management at CIC Fukuoka, supporting member companies and coordinating events and partnerships within the startup ecosystem.
Award categories defined for XR VisionDevCamp Fukuoka 2026. Specific prizes are still being confirmed — sponsors and prize values will be announced as they are finalized.
| Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| Best Unity | TBD |
| Best AVP | TBD |
| Best Android XR | TBD |
| Best XR | TBD |
| Best AI | TBD |
| Best Artistic | TBD |
| Best Concept | TBD |
| Best System Design | TBD |
| Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| Best Team | TBD |
| Best Solo | TBD |
| Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| Best Game | TBD |
| Best Utility | TBD |
| Best Health & Fitness | TBD |
| Best EDU / Training | TBD |
| Best Storytelling | TBD |
Judges may choose to split a category award between AI-assisted and non-AI-assisted entries (e.g. Best XR (AI) and Best XR (Hand-Built)) when the field warrants. See the Hackathon page for full eligibility and judging criteria.