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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Early Talent Competition: Epic Games and the Future of Mobility
DESCRIPTION:University of Michigan students: This is your opportunity to turn a visionary idea into a career-defining industry project.\n\nEpic Games\, the creator of the world-famous game Fortnite\, is hosting an exclusive Early Talent Competition challenging U-M students to imagine the future of mobility using Unreal Engine. This is the same real-time 3D platform used by industry leaders to design next-generation vehicles and immersive experiences. Participants will explore and reimagine mobility—from smarter vehicles to entirely new ways of moving through our world.\n\nNo Unreal Engine experience is required. We are looking for bold ideas and creative thinkers from every major and discipline.\n\nWhat to Expect\nLaunch your journey at Designing an Unreal Future: An Epic × Michigan Industry Day on September 18 to:\n● Discover how Unreal Engine is revolutionizing industries beyond gaming\n● Uncover the official competition challenge and problem statement\n● Collaborate with ambitious peers from across all Michigan campuses\n● Engage with leaders from Epic Games and major Michigan-based innovators like Rivian\, GM\, and Ford\n● Kickstart your project with direct guidance from the experts\n\nFollowing the kickoff\, you will have until September 25 to bring your vision to life and submit your proposal. Winners will be celebrated on October 2.\n\nWhy Participate?\n● Forge a high-impact portfolio project that catches recruiter attention\n● Master Unreal Engine\, one of the world's most powerful 3D creation tools\n● Apply your skills to solve genuine\, real-world mobility obstacles\n● Put your ideas directly in front of industry professionals from Rivian\, Ford\, and GM\n● Compete for incredible prizes and exclusive recognition for top submissions\n● Earn an official Epic Games digital credential for your professional network\n\nWho can participate?\nAll University of Michigan students—including students at Ann Arbor\, Dearborn\, and Flint. Students from engineering\, business\, design\, computer science\, marketing\, and every other discipline are encouraged to participate.\n\nKey Dates\nSeptember 18: Live Kickoff & Challenge Reveal at the U-M Center for Academic Innovation\nSeptember 25: Submission Deadline\nOctober 2: Winners Announced Live at the Transportation Summit\n\nReady to design what's next? Register today!
UID:150697-21909977@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150697
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation,Academic Technology At Michigan,Aerospace,Aerospace Engineering,Ai,Artificial Intelligence,Automotive,Computer Engineering,Computer Science,Computer Science And Engineering,Engineering,Industry,Workshop
LOCATION:1027 E. Huron Building
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