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    Open Call: Demo your tech at NYC Media Lab’s biggest event of the year,
    happening on Thursday, September 28th at The New School.

    Show projects to 1,000+ event attendees.
    Win $25,000 in awards.

    Meet like-minded peers from across NYC Media Lab’s university consortium
    while networking with the media and technology executives and investors
    that can help accelerate your ideas.

    Apply to Demo at NYCML’17 Today: https://www.summit.nycmedialab.org/demo

    The Demo Expo at NYC Media Lab’s annual Summit is the City’s largest
    pan-university showcase of emerging media technology. This year, NYC Media
    Lab will select 100 of the most innovative projects to participate.

    Who is eligible to participate? Faculty, students, university affiliated
    startups, and recent alumni who have graduated in the past calendar year
    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, 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’17 means you’re automatically
    considered for the chance to win $25,000 in awards. Awards are issued to
    demos based on the strength of the project concept—Have a look at the list
    of last year’s winners here[nycmedialab.us2.list-manage.com]. Details
    regarding the judging process will be issued to selected demo participants.

    Networking? Representatives from NYC Media Lab’s consortium of Member
    Companies will be on site to check out your work and provide expert
    feedback. All demo participants will also receive complimentary admission
    to the main event, which will host relevant discussions and ample
    networking opportunities. Additionally, you’ll be able to participate the
    Summit’s community-driven workshops[nycmedialab.us2.list-manage.com]
    happening throughout the City on Friday, September 29th.

    When is the Demo Expo? The Demo Expo will run throughout The New School
    campus during the event on Thursday, September 28th. The Demo Expo will be
    open to all event attendees from 12pm-3:30pm.

    Working in VR/AR? NYC Media Lab is planning a VR/AR pavilion, to take over
    The New School’s Theresa Lang Student Center during the event. Apply in
    your project, or contact alexis@nycmedialab.org with questions.

    Apply to Demo at NYCML’17 Today: https://www.summit.nycmedialab.org/demo
    Want to attend but are unable to demo? Please register and enjoy the Summit
    with our University Faculty & Student rate of $20 per ticket.

    Register for NYCML’17 https://www.summit.nycmedialab.org/

    Contact alexis@nycmedialab.org with any questions or comments regarding
    this open call.

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