Build a Kotlin Multiplatform Project and Win a Trip to KotlinConf 2026

Ksenia Shneyveys

This year’s Kotlin Multiplatform Contest for students and recent graduates is open. Build a project using KMP, and it could take you to KotlinConf 2026 in Munich, Germany!

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’s biggest event.

Join the contest

Kotlin Multiplatform lets you create apps for Android, iOS, desktop, web, and server – all from a single codebase. We’ll support you in a dedicated Slack channel where you can ask questions, share progress, and meet fellow participants.

This year, you can explore Kotlin for AI-powered apps and optionally add intelligent features to your projects. Check out our Kotlin AI examples to see how.

Prizes

• The creators of the top three projects will win a trip to KotlinConf 2026 in Munich, Germany, taking place May 21–22, 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.
• All authors of valid entries will receive Kotlin souvenirs and a warm welcome to the community.
• All prizes are proudly sponsored by the Kotlin Foundation.

Dates

Contest opens: September 15, 2025

Submission deadline: January 12, 2026

Winners announced: January 22, 2026

How to enter

1. Join the #kotlin-multiplatform-contest channel on the Kotlinlang Slack workspace.
   Stay up to date, ask questions, and get support from the community and Kotlin experts.
2. Review the rules and eligibility criteria. Make sure your submission meets the eligibility and technical requirements.
3. Build your project using Kotlin Multiplatform.
4. Submit your entry:
   • Upload your project to GitHub, including a detailed README with installation instructions and feature descriptions for all supported platforms.
   • Consider including a short screencast (three to five minutes long) demonstrating your project’s main features in action. This will help the jury quickly understand your project and evaluate its functionality and creative merit.

Submit your project

Resources

Kotlin Multiplatform official documentation

Kotlin Multiplatform Hits – YouTube playlist

Compose Multiplatform – video tutorial

PeopleInSpace – sample KMP projects

More samples of multiplatform projects

Previous years’ winners

Meet the developers who impressed us in previous years with their creativity and skill. Check out this video playlist featuring interviews with the previous winners from 2024 and 2023.

Join the community

Participating in the Kotlin Multiplatform Contest is a chance to learn and connect. Join the Slack channel to meet other students and Kotlin experts.

Take the leap – show us what you can do!

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