Become a volunteer
This is your chance to join the biggest Kotlin event of the year! Make a difference, gain experience, and be part of something truly special.
ApplySubmission deadline
January 16, 2026
Fill out the application form
by January 16, 2026.
Interview
January–February, 2026
If your application is successful, you'll receive a link to schedule a brief interview, which will take place before February 16, 2026.
Selection results
February 20, 2026
We'll announce the results of the selection process and provide further details by February 20, 2026.
Online orientation
April–May, 2026
This online orientation will be held in April or early May 2026.
On-site briefing
May 19–20, 2026
This on-site briefing will be held at the venue on May 19 or 20, 2026.
Perks
Attend talks on conference days when you’re not volunteering.
Meet new people in the Kotlin community.
Get a behind-the-scenes KotlinConf experience.
Enjoy coffee breaks and a free lunch on each day of the event.
Receive unique KotlinConf swag.
Join the KotlinConf party.
What we expect from you
- Volunteering up to 10 hours in total during the conference days.
- Comfort standing for long periods and interacting with people.
- Availability for our online orientation (dates TBA) and on-site briefing a day before KotlinConf.
- Ability to cover your own travel and accommodation costs.
- Minimum age of 18.
- Ability to travel easily to and from Munich (applicants from other cities will still be considered).
More information can be found in the FAQ below.
Volunteer roles
Registration
Manage the registration of attendees smoothly and efficiently.
Speaker support
Assist speakers wherever and whenever needed and help with seating attendees.
Navigation
Guide attendees, offer directions, and assist those with special needs.
Swag station
Manage the distribution of KotlinConf merchandise.
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of KotlinConf 2026 volunteers!
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FAQs
May 20–22, 2026, at ICM Munich Messe, Munich, Germany.
Registration, swag station, speaker support, and navigation.
You should be available for up to 10 hours spread across the three days of the conference.
You’ll be able to choose several volunteer roles, but this is subject to availability.
We have several rounds of selection – if you pass the initial screening, you’ll get an invitation for a quick interview (10–15 min), and all applicants will be notified of the outcome of the selection process via email (sent to the email address indicated in the application form) on February 20, 2026.
Yes, we’ll have an online orientation session in April or early May and an on-site briefing session on May 19 or 20, 2026, to ensure you feel comfortable in your roles and duties.
We will set up a Slack channel and invite all volunteers to join it. This way, you will be able to share updates with one another and connect with the entire KotlinConf team.
Yes – you must be at least 18 years old to volunteer.
You are responsible for your own travel expenses. However, you will receive a complimentary KotlinConf ticket for the conference days (May 21–22).
Please contact us as soon as possible so we can arrange a replacement.
Yes, we provide all necessary briefing and support to ensure you’re comfortable with your role.
Please contact volunteer@kotlinconf.com with any questions you might have.