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From: NYC Media Lab <newsletter@newsletter.nycmedialab.org>
Date: Wed, Jun 20, 2018 at 1:14 PM
Subject: Open Call: Apply to Demo at NYC Media Lab ’18
To: mgold@gc.cuny.edu
NYC faculty and students can now apply to Demo at NYC Media Lab ’18…
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Demo your tech at NYC Media Lab’s biggest event of the year, happening on
Thursday, September 20th at The New School.
Show your project to 1,000+ event attendees.
Win $25,000 in awards.
Apply to Demo at NYCML’18 Today — https://www.summit.nycmedialab.org/demo
Participation is competitive.
Only 100 demos will be chosen.
Applying early increases your chances.
The Demo Expo at NYC Media Lab’s annual Summit is the City’s largest
pan-university showcase of emerging media technology. Faculty and students
can apply in a concept, working prototype, poster or experience to
participate. Demo’ing is the best way to get your idea in front of an
audience of 1,000+ media and technology executives that can help accelerate
your idea.
Watch: What it’s like to demo with NYC Media Lab…
Apply to Demo at NYCML’18 Today
Who is eligible to participate? Faculty, students, university affiliated
startups, and recent alumni who have graduated in the past calendar year
(since Spring, 2018) are eligible to apply.
What is NYC Media Lab looking for? Completed and/or in the works projects
across emerging media and technology areas, such as: VR/AR, data science,
data viz, AI, machine learning, computer science, blockchain, robotics,
UI/UX, interactive storytelling, game design, and creative technology. From
engineering research posters to working mobile/web prototypes, we welcome
all submissions that relate to the future of media and human-computer
interaction.
What are the prizes? Demoing at NYCML’18 means you’re automatically
considered for the chance to win $25,000 in awards. Expert judges will
assess applications based on three criteria: technical depth; potential
impact; and creativity. Awards will be split into four categories: virtual
and augmented reality; data science; entrepreneurial/startups; and creative
technology. Learn more about the winners from last year’s event here.
Networking? Executives from NYC Media Lab’s consortium of Member Companies
will be on site to check out your work and provide feedback. All demo
participants will also receive complimentary admission to the main event,
which will host relevant discussions and ample networking opportunities.
When is the Demo Expo? The Demo Expo will run throughout The New School
campus during the event on Thursday, September 20th. The Demo Expo will be
open to all event attendees from 2:00pm-5:00pm.
Apply to Demo at NYCML’18 Today
Unable to demo but want to attend? Please register and enjoy the event with
our University Faculty & Student rate of $30 per ticket.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-media-lab-18-tickets-38371249440
Register for NYCML’18
Contact alexis@nycmedialab.org with any questions or comments regarding
this open call.
NYCML’18 is hosted by The New School, with an Open Lab Day at NYU.
