{"id":647355,"date":"2025-10-09T14:29:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T13:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.jetbrains.com\/?post_type=kotlin&#038;p=647355"},"modified":"2025-10-10T10:44:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T09:44:43","slug":"kotlin-multiplatform-contest-2026","status":"publish","type":"kotlin","link":"https:\/\/blog.jetbrains.com\/ja\/kotlin\/2025\/10\/kotlin-multiplatform-contest-2026","title":{"rendered":"Build a Kotlin Multiplatform Project and Win a Trip to KotlinConf 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This year\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/jb.gg\/f7vo0v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kotlin Multiplatform Contest<\/a> for students and recent graduates is open. Build a project using KMP, and it could take you to KotlinConf 2026 in Munich, Germany!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are already exploring Kotlin Multiplatform or just curious about how far you can take shared Kotlin code, seize the chance to challenge yourself, stand out, and be part of the Kotlin community\u2019s biggest event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p align=\"center\"><a class=\"ek-link jb-download-button\" title=\"Join the contest\" href=\"https:\/\/jb.gg\/f7vo0v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join the contest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kotlin Multiplatform lets you create apps for Android, iOS, desktop, web, and server \u2013 all from a single codebase. We\u2019ll support you in a <a href=\"https:\/\/slack-chats.kotlinlang.org\/c\/kotlin-multiplatform-contest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dedicated Slack channel<\/a> where you can ask questions, share progress, and meet fellow participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, you can explore Kotlin for AI-powered apps and optionally add intelligent features to your projects. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/kotlinlang.org\/docs\/kotlin-ai-apps-development-overview.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kotlin AI examples<\/a> to see how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prizes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The creators of the top three projects will win a trip to KotlinConf 2026 in Munich, Germany, taking place May 21\u201322, 2026. This will include travel, accommodation, exclusive swag, and a spotlight on the KotlinConf, Kotlin, and Kotlin Foundation social media and public channels, as well as at the event itself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All authors of valid entries will receive Kotlin souvenirs and a warm welcome to the community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All prizes are proudly sponsored by the <a href=\"https:\/\/kotlinfoundation.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kotlin Foundation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contest opens: September 15, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Submission deadline: January 12, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winners announced: January 22, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to enter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Join the <a href=\"https:\/\/slack-chats.kotlinlang.org\/c\/kotlin-multiplatform-contest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#kotlin-multiplatform-contest<\/a> channel on the Kotlinlang Slack workspace.<br>Stay up to date, ask questions, and get support from the community and Kotlin experts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kotlinconf.com\/contest-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Review the rules<\/a> and eligibility criteria. Make sure your submission meets the eligibility and technical requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build your project using Kotlin Multiplatform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit your entry:\n<ul>\n<li>Upload your project to GitHub, including a detailed README with installation instructions and feature descriptions for all supported platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider including a short screencast (three to five minutes long) demonstrating your project\u2019s main features in action. This will help the jury quickly understand your project and evaluate its functionality and creative merit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p align=\"center\"><a class=\"ek-link jb-download-button\" title=\"Submit your project\" href=\"https:\/\/jb.gg\/z1tir1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Submit your project<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jetbrains.com\/help\/kotlin-multiplatform-dev\/get-started.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kotlin Multiplatform official documentation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLlFc5cFwUnmyL2O0OaTYPfmOwODlLIeX9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kotlin Multiplatform Hits<\/a> \u2013 YouTube playlist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5_W5YKPShZ4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compose Multiplatform<\/a> \u2013 video tutorial<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/joreilly\/PeopleInSpace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PeopleInSpace<\/a> \u2013 sample KMP projects<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jetbrains.com\/help\/kotlin-multiplatform-dev\/multiplatform-samples.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More samples of multiplatform projects<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Previous years\u2019 winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet the developers who impressed us in previous years with their creativity and skill. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLlFc5cFwUnmzJm4IRyfainQpYhpZ9kvYP&amp;si=xPqo_NANLlVOE-zx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this video playlist<\/a> featuring interviews with the previous winners from 2024 and 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"KMP Contest\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLlFc5cFwUnmzJm4IRyfainQpYhpZ9kvYP\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join the community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Participating in the Kotlin Multiplatform Contest is a chance to learn and connect. Join the <a href=\"https:\/\/slack-chats.kotlinlang.org\/c\/kotlin-multiplatform-contest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slack channel<\/a> to meet other students and Kotlin experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the leap \u2013 show us what you can do!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1212,"featured_media":647727,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","categories":[532,89],"tags":[65],"cross-post-tag":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.jetbrains.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kotlin\/647355"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.jetbrains.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kotlin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.jetbrains.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/kotlin"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.jetbrains.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1212"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.jetbrains.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=647355"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/blog.jetbrains.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kotlin\/647355\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":647751,"href":"https:\/\/blog.jetbrains.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kotlin\/647355\/revisions\/647751"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.jetbrains.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/647727"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.jetbrains.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=647355"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.jetbrains.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=647355"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.jetbrains.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=647355"},{"taxonomy":"cross-post-tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.jetbrains.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cross-post-tag?post=647355"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}