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Project Kickoff

Turn your app idea—or early curiosity—into a real project at the first-ever Shipaton IRL event in Budapest.

Ship-a-ton Budapest Kickoff 2026 poster with a rocket-cat astronaut in front of the Puzl CowOrKing building at night
Date
Time
18:00–21:00
Location
Puzl CowOrKing, Budapest
Themes
Mobile development · Idea development · Mentoring
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  • kickoff
  • lightning talks
  • interactive workshops
  • mentoring

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Venue preview

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This open event area can be arranged with audience seating for the lightning talks, with space to stand around the perimeter.

Run of show

Schedule

  1. 18:00

    Arrival and registration

    Meet other attendees, collect your name badge, and settle in.

  2. 18:20

    Welcome and Shipaton introduction

    A short welcome and introduction to Shipaton.

  3. 18:30

    Lightning talks

    Three 15-minute talks with a short transition and time for questions.

  4. 19:30

    Break

    Take a short break before the group matching and workshop.

  5. 19:40

    Merch giveaway and group matching

    A short interactive session to meet other participants and connect based on interests, ideas, and skills.

  6. 19:50

    Open workshop and mentoring

    Work on an idea or project individually or with others, with ongoing support from mentors and speakers.

  7. 20:50

    Closing and informal networking

    Wrap up the evening and continue conversations informally.

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Know before you go

About this event

🚀 Join the first-ever Shipaton IRL event organized in Budapest and turn your app idea—or early curiosity—into a real project.

Primary languages: English and Hungarian.

🍕 Food and drinks will be provided at the venue.

Project Kickoff combines lightning talks from local mobile and technology experts, hands-on support from experienced mentors, and interactive workshops for brainstorming, meeting builders, and starting projects.

You do not need an existing idea or team. Solo builders are welcome.

Lightning talks

🎤 Three focused 15-minute talks will cover:

  • Fast mobile project initialization and shipping
  • Kotlin Multiplatform and Compose Multiplatform
  • AI-assisted coding: cognitive surrender and comprehension debt

Interactive workshops

🎮 Short games and audience activities will help you:

  • Meet people with similar interests and complementary skills
  • Explore, brainstorm, and refine app ideas
  • Find potential teammates, feedback partners, or projects to join

Joining a team is optional. You can also work independently and use the session to meet mentors and other builders.

Mentoring and open workshop

🧭 During the main workshop, 4–5 mentors will circulate between attendees and help with:

  • Turning an idea into a realistic first version
  • Project setup, technical direction, and AI-assisted development
  • Product, UX/UI, mobile engineering, and monetization questions

The lightning-talk speakers will also join the workshop for follow-up questions and discussions.

Come with an app idea, a half-formed concept, or simply the motivation to build something. The goal is to leave with a clearer direction, useful connections, and a concrete starting point for Shipaton.

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