Kotlin Multiplatform Contest 2026
Article Summary
Students and recent grads: JetBrains is offering free trips to Munich for building Kotlin Multiplatform projects. The 2026 contest is open now, and the bar might be lower than you think.
JetBrains has launched its annual Kotlin Multiplatform Contest, inviting students and recent graduates to build cross-platform apps using KMP. Winners get an all-expenses-paid trip to KotlinConf 2026 in Munich, plus community recognition and exclusive swag. The contest runs through January 2026 with dedicated Slack support.
Key Takeaways
- Top 3 projects win trips to KotlinConf 2026 in Munich (May 21-22)
- Build for Android, iOS, desktop, web, and server from one codebase
- Optional AI features supported with Kotlin AI examples and resources
- Submissions due January 12, 2026; winners announced January 22
- All valid entries receive Kotlin souvenirs and community welcome
Critical Insight
JetBrains is sponsoring students to explore cross-platform development with a clear path from submission to conference stage in under four months.
