Shipaton 2026 Vienna IRL

Shipaton is back ✌️ - The mobile hackathon that's all about shipping… a ton. Join the Vienna IRL now!

We partnered with RevenueCat, bringing the world's biggest mobile hackathon to Vienna.
Anyone can join.

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Got an app idea? A half-built prototype? Or just curious about what it takes to ship something real? Perfect. Let's build together.

Shipaton is RevenueCat's global hackathon for mobile builders, and we're bringing it to Vienna. Not as a polished conference, but as a real room with real people who actually want to ship something.

You do not need a finished app. You do not need a team. You do not need to know RevenueCat inside out. Just show up, meet other builders, and see what happens when you spend a couple hours of focused on building instead of talking about building.

This is where solo hackers become teams. Indie devs meet designers. Students meet founders. And everyone leaves with something: a new connection, a fresh perspective, or a push to finally hit "submit" on that app store listing.

There are no judges, no pitches, and no pressure. Just snacks, swag, and a room full of people who care about the same thing: getting something out the door.

What it is

✅ A casual gathering for anyone building (or wanting to build) mobile apps
✅ A place to meet your future co-founder, teammate, or beta tester
✅ Real demos and real feedback, not slide decks and theory
✅ Free snakcs, free swag, and a free trophy for the most shipped project
✅ Part of Shipaton '26, RevenueCat's global hackathon with $700k+ in prizes
✅ Free. No equity. No hidden fees. Just register and show up.

Already shipping? You're welcome too. Bring what you're working on.

What it is not

❌ A formal serious hackathon where teams pitch to investors
❌ A networking event where you collect LinkedIn connections and never speak again
❌ A course where you sit and watch someone else code
❌ An accelerator that takes a cut of your company
❌ For people who want to talk about apps instead of building them

You do not need a team, a deck, or a polished idea. Anyone curious is welcome.

We're running two gatherings during Shipaton '26. Pick one or come to both. See all events .

About the Host

I have founded 20+ businesses. Some worked. Most didn't. That is the point. I test fast, fail fast, and keep what works. Along the way, I connected with countless founders and packed our collective lessons into one place.
52 Waypoint is about helping founders build and launch no matter the challenges, Shipaton is about helping builders ship apps without excuses. The overlap is obvious, so here we are.

Let's connect 👉 Linkedin

📍Important: The exact address goes out only to confirmed attendees shortly before the event.

Other links
Shipaton '26 — Official Site
Register on Devpost
Shipaton Discord
Shipaton IRL Events
52 Waypoint