Shipaton '26

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Shipaton livestreams.

Upcoming live sessions and previous recordings for builders taking part in Shipaton.

Upcoming

Live sessions

Friday, August 1 @ 14:30 PT / 23:30 JST

Shipaton 2026 Kickoff: Tokyo Countdown Party

We're counting down to the official start of Shipaton 2026 live from the 18th floor of CE LA VI TOKYO. Join RevenueCat's Rik Haandrikman and Yoshi Ueda as they kick off the world's biggest mobile hackathon, walk through the prizes, categories, and what's new for 2026. Whether you're with us in Tokyo or watching from anywhere in the world, this is where it all begins.

Tuesday, August 4 @ 09:00 PT

How to Win Shipaton: What Judges Actually Look For

Join RevenueCat's Charlie Chapman and Perttu Lähteenlahti as they break down the scoring rubric, share insights from past winners, and highlight the common pitfalls that cost builders points. You'll walk away knowing exactly how to frame your idea, structure your submission, and record a demo that stands out. Stick around for the live Q&A to get your questions answered on the spot.

Thursday, August 6 @ 9AM PT

From Prompt to Published App with Replit

Join RevenueCat's Matt Berry and a special guest from Replit for a live demonstration of building and publishing an app using AI. They'll walk through the "vibe coding" process — from natural language prompt to deployed application — and show you how to take an AI-generated project all the way to the App Store. Stick around for the live Q&A to get your questions answered on the spot.

Tuesday, August 11 @ 9AM PT

What Should I Build? Finding and Validating Your Shipaton Idea

Join RevenueCat's Perttu Lähteenlahti, Rik Haandrikman, and Rhys Kentish for a session on making sure your idea has legs before you spend seven weeks on it. They'll share frameworks for brainstorming, rapid validation techniques, and real-world case studies. Stick around for the live Q&A to get feedback on your own app ideas.

Thursday, August 13 @ 9AM PT

How to Set Up Payments and Web Billing with Stripe Projects

Join RevenueCat's Matt Berry and Edward Shelley alongside a guest from Stripe. They'll cover how Stripe Projects gets you from zero to payments in one command, then dive into what you can build on top: app-to-web purchase flows, web acquisition funnels, and win-back campaigns for churned subscribers. Stick around for the live Q&A.

2025 Livestreams

Recordings

Thursday, September 25 @ 9AM PT

Final Q&A

We're almost at the end! For the final livestream of Shipaton 2025, we're answering all of your last minute questions to make sure you are prepared to put your best submission forward.

Tuesday, September 23 @ 9AM PT

How to Understand Your Data and Run Experiments to Grow Your App's Revenue

Join the RevenueCat team as they discuss how to find, interpret, and act on your data to grow your app business. Stick around for the live Q&A to get your questions answered on the spot.

Thursday, September 18 @ 9AM PT

Adding video-calling to your iOS app in 30 minutes with Stream

Join Stefan Blos from Stream as he walks us through adding video-calling capabilities to an iOS app - fast. In just 30 minutes, you’ll see how simple it is to integrate Stream’s SDK and give your users a richer, more connected experience. Stick around for the live Q&A to get your questions answered on the spot.

Monday, September 15 @ 9AM PT

How to Get Your App Acquired with Evelin Herrera (EHVM Capital)

Ever wondered what it actually takes to sell your app or game? Evelin Herrera, founder of EHVM Capital and a pro at apps & games acquisitions, is dropping by Shipaton to spill the secrets on what makes buyers say yes. If you’re dreaming of that big exit (or just curious how the business side works), this one’s for you. It’s a livestream—so bring your questions and get answers live!

Thursday, September 11 @ 9AM PT

From zero to 1K: Proven ASO Tactics to Win Your First Organic Users

Join RevenueCat’s Charlie Chapman and Bernd Quehenberger from SplitMetrics for a conversation on strategies to attract your first 1,000 users. We’ll discuss launch approaches, app store optimization ideas, and more—then finish with a live Q&A to answer your growth questions.

Tuesday, September 9 @ 9AM PT

How to build reliable, scalable apps with Tempo

Join RevenueCat’s Charlie Chapman and a special guest from Tempo for a conversation on building apps that can scale without sacrificing reliability. We’ll explore key considerations, share insights from the field, and wrap up with a live Q&A to answer your questions.

Thursday, September 4 @ 9AM PT

Tips & tricks for effective paywall design

Join RevenueCat’s Charlie Chapman and Vahe Baghdasaryan—founder of Paywalls.design—for a discussion on designing paywalls that convert. We’ll share ideas, inspiration, and lessons from real-world examples, then open the floor for a live Q&A to answer your paywall questions.

Tuesday, September 2 @ 9AM PT

Adding web purchases to your mobile app with Paddle

Join RevenueCat’s Matt Berry and Perttu Lähteenlahti, along with a special guest from Paddle, for a conversation on adding web-based purchases to complement your mobile app’s revenue. We’ll cover key considerations, share insights from the field, and wrap up with a live Q&A to answer your questions.

Tuesday, Aug 26 @ 10AM PT

Building cross-platform apps for iOS, Android, & Web with Expo + React Native

Join RevenueCat’s Matt Berry and Perttu Lähteenlahti, plus a special guest from Expo, for a conversation on building and shipping apps across platforms with Expo + React Native. We’ll share insights, and answer your questions live in a dedicated Q&A.

Thursday, Aug 21 @ 9AM PT

What you should know about publishing on the Google Play and App Store

Join RevenueCat’s Matt Berry and Perttu Lähteenlahti for a discussion on preparing your app for release on both Google Play and the App Store. They’ll share tips, lessons learned, and considerations for a smoother launch, then open the floor for a live Q&A to answer your publishing questions.

Thursday, Aug 21 @ 9AM PT

Giving your app a voice with ElevenLabs Conversational AI

RevenueCat’s Charlie Chapman and ElevenLabs’ Thor Schaeff dive into how to integrate lifelike, responsive voice into your app using ElevenLabs’ Conversational AI. Learn how to create engaging, human-sounding interactions, explore real-world use cases, and see how voice can make your app more immersive and accessible.

Tuesday, Aug 19 @ 9AM PT

Building cross-platform apps with Kotlin & Compose Multiplatform

Discover how to build high-quality apps for multiple platforms using Kotlin and Compose Multiplatform. Join RevenueCat’s Charlie Chapman and a JetBrains expert as they answer your questions on how to use KMP and CMP for shipping faster without sacrificing quality. Bring your questions for the experts!

Thursday, Aug 14 @ 9AM PT

Deciding when, and how much, to charge for your app

RevenueCat’s Charlie Chapman and David Barnard break down the key decisions around charging for your app: when to introduce a paywall, how to price your offering, and which monetization models actually work. Whether you’re launching your first app or optimizing an existing one, this session will help you charge with confidence and boost your bottom line.

Monday, Aug 11 @ 9AM PT

Using AI to find and validate your winning app idea

Join RevenueCat’s VP of Marketing, Rik Haandrikman, as he walks through how to use AI tools to brainstorm, refine, and validate app ideas that have real market potential. From ideation to competitor analysis, you’ll learn practical techniques to make sure you’re building something people actually want. Perfect for anyone looking to start strong in the Shipaton.

Thursday, Aug 8 @ 9AM PT

Winning the OneSignal Boost Award

Join OneSignal and RevenueCat to learn how to integrate messaging into your app and compete for the OneSignal Boost Award—awarded to the most creative or impactful use of messaging to drive user engagement.

Tuesday, Aug 5 @ 9AM PT

Introduction to Shipaton 2025

Kick off your Shipaton journey with tips from RevenueCat Developer Advocate (and Shipaton Captain) Charlie Chapman. He’ll walk through the new categories, how to stand out with your submission, and answer your burning questions.