Become a volunteer
April 21–23, 2027, Kraków, Poland
Help make KotlinConf happen – meet the community, get behind-the-scenes access, and enjoy the conference from a completely different perspective.
ApplySubmission deadline
December 21, 2026
Fill out the application form by December 21, 2026.
Interview
January, 2027
If your application is successful, you’ll receive a link to schedule a brief interview, which will take place before January 29, 2027.
Selection results
February 1, 2027
We’ll announce the results of the selection process and provide further details by February 1, 2027.
Online orientation
March–April, 2027
This online orientation will be held in late March or early April 2027.
On-site briefing
April 20–21, 2027
This on-site briefing will be held at the venue on April 20 or 21, 2027.
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 a unique volunteer uniform.
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 (late March or early April) 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 Kraków (applicants from other cities will be considered).
More information can be found in the FAQ below.
How you can help
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 2027 volunteers!
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FAQs
April 21–23, 2027, at ICE Kraków, Poland.
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 1, 2027.
Yes, we’ll have an online orientation session in March or early April and an on-site briefing session on April 20 or 21, 2027, to ensure you feel comfortable in your roles.
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 (April 22–23).
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.