Newly x Qostanai Hub Mini Hackathon: Build Mobile Apps
- Date
- 2026-06-19
- Host
- Newly
About this event
If you’ve been meaning to stop just thinking about mobile app ideas and actually start building one, this is a strong place to begin. The Newly x Qostanai Hub Mini Hackathon: Build Mobile Apps brings together builders, curious newcomers, and community-minded tech people for a focused in-person session where the goal is simple: make real progress, fast. This isn’t a passive meetup where you sit through slides and leave with vague inspiration. It’s a hands-on mini hackathon designed to get people working, testing ideas, sharing feedback, and learning by doing in a room full of others who care about building useful mobile products. About the Event The core idea of this event is straightforward: create a space where people can gather in person and spend a concentrated block of time building mobile apps. Whether you arrive with a concept in mind or want to find one on the spot, the format is built to help you move from idea to action. Because it’s a mini hackathon, expect a tighter, more focused experience than a large multi-day competition. That makes it especially appealing if you want the energy of a hackathon without the sprawl. You’ll have enough structure to get moving, but enough flexibility to explore your own approach, tools, and level of ambition. This event also sits at the intersection of tech, community, and networking. That matters. Building is easier when you’re around people who are solving similar problems, asking good questions, and willing to share what they know. The room itself becomes part of the experience: part workspace, part feedback loop, part introduction point for future collaborators. For many attendees, the most valuable part won’t just be what gets built in a few hours. It will be the momentum that comes from starting something in a real environment with real people around you. What to Expect Expect a practical, builder-friendly atmosphere centered on making progress. Depending on how you work best, that could mean sketching an app concept, refining a user flow, prototyping screens, wiring up functionality, or collaborating with others to turn an early idea into something more concrete. The mini hackathon format naturally supports a few key phases: Getting oriented and meeting the people in the room Choosing or refining an app idea you want to explore Building in focused work sessions Asking questions, exchanging feedback, and troubleshooting with other attendees Sharing progress or outcomes at the end in an informal, motivating way Because the event is in person, you can expect more immediate collaboration than you’d get online. It’s easier to compare approaches, get quick feedback on a feature, talk through a technical blocker, or simply turn to someone nearby and say, “Can I get your opinion on this?” That kind of interaction often saves time and improves what you build. You should also expect a mix of attendee goals. Some people will want to ship a basic prototype. Others may focus on learning a new workflow, meeting potential collaborators, or pressure-testing an idea. All of those are valid outcomes in a mini hackathon setting, and they can exist well in the same room. Why Attend If you learn best by making things, this event gives you exactly that environment. Instead of consuming information passively, you’ll spend your time applying it. You’ll leave with more than notes—you’ll leave with progress, clarity, and a better sense of what it takes to build for mobile. This is also a smart event for anyone who wants to build momentum. Starting alone can be slow. Starting in a room where other people are also building tends to remove friction. The time box helps you commit. The shared energy helps you stay focused. The in-person setting helps ideas move faster. There’s strong value here even if your app is still early. You may come away with: A clearer app concept A rough prototype or initial build Feedback on usability or scope New technical perspectives from other attendees Connections with people you may want to build with again More confidence to keep going after the event The networking angle is worth taking seriously too. Not the forced kind—the useful kind. You’ll be in a room with people interested in mobile, product thinking, experimentation, and community. That creates opportunities for real conversations, future collaborations, and a better sense of the local builder ecosystem. Practical Details This is an in-person event, which means you should come ready to participate actively rather than just observe. If you plan to build, bring what you need to work comfortably and independently for the session—especially your laptop, charger, and any tools or setup you rely on for mobile development or design. The event takes place on Friday, June 19 at 5:00 PM GMT+5. The evening timing makes it a good fit for people who want to end the week by doing something productive, social, and technically engaging rather than letting another idea sit untouched. Because the event is a mini hackathon, it’s worth arriving with at least a loose sense of what you want to work on. You do not need a fully formed startup idea. Even a small problem, a feature concept, or a simple app workflow is enough to get started. Clear, modest goals usually lead to better progress in a short-format build session. Most importantly, come ready to contribute to the room. That could mean building your own project, giving thoughtful feedback, pairing up with someone, or sharing what you know when another attendee gets stuck. The best hackathon spaces are collaborative, generous, and focused—and this event is well positioned to be exactly that.
Who should attend
This is for you if you want an in-person environment where you can build, think clearly, and meet other people who care about mobile products. - You’ve been wanting to **build a mobile app** and need a concrete reason to stop postponing it and start. - You’re a **developer, designer, student, founder, or tech enthusiast** who enjoys learning by making rather than just listening. - You have an **early app idea** and want a focused session to shape it into something more tangible. - You want to **meet collaborators, peers, or potential future teammates** in a setting where conversation naturally grows out of shared work. - You like the energy of hackathons but prefer a **shorter, more approachable format** that still leads to real progress. - You’re curious about the local **tech and builder community** and want to spend time with people who are actively creating, experimenting, and helping each other improve. You do not need to arrive with everything figured out. If you’re motivated to build, open to collaboration, and ready to work on mobile ideas in a live room, you’ll fit right in.