BTW, if you haven't joined the celebration yet, th...

# kug-leads

[Maria Krishtal]

BTW, if you haven't joined the celebration yet, there's still time! 🎉
Here's a quick overview of what we have planned:

When
July 19 - September 30, 2026
Choose any date within this period that works best for your community.

What kind of event?
The format is entirely up to you. It can be a traditional meetup with talks, or simply a casual gathering where Kotlin enthusiasts come together to chat about Kotlin, the ecosystem, technology, and whatever else is on their minds.
The goal is simple: celebrate Kotlin and the people who make the community special. Here're a couple of meetup formats that might inspire you.
One example is Cozy Meetup led by @Yasan Glass: a completely informal gathering of Kotlin enthusiasts. There are no talks or presentations. People simply meet over a drink and chat about whatever interests them. Sometimes it's Kotlin, sometimes AI, and sometimes it's not work-related at all. It's simply a chance for great people with a shared interest to spend time together.
Another example comes from the Belgian KUG led by @Tim Schraepen, which regularly runs an Open Space format. Everyone writes down a discussion topic on a sticky note, and attendees split into small groups to discuss whichever topics interest them most.
So really, the only limit is your imagination. Feel free to get creative and have some fun, especially when celebrating Kotlin's birthday!

How we can support you
1. Financial support
We can help cover the cost of a birthday cake, snacks, and drinks with funding of up to $250 USD per meetup. To receive funding, your group should have either a GitHub Sponsors or an Open Collective account.
2. Limited-edition Kodee squishes
We'll send you a special anniversary batch of Kodee squishes, so the Kotlin anti-stress effect can be enjoyed not only while writing and reviewing code, but also in between
3. Anniversary opening video
We suggest kicking off the meetup with

a short celebratory video▾

from the Kotlin team.
4. Other activities
• a Kotlin-themed game.
• write a birthday wish for Kotlin and make a prediction for what Kotlin will look like in five years,
• or simply join the celebration with Kodee by creating a fun photo together to remember the day.
• a small Compose Desktop almost-game by @CLOVIS
‼️ If you'd like to join the celebration, please fill out this form with your event details: forms.gle/…

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. I'll be happy to help.