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SYSTEM ALERT: ROLLING ADMISSIONS
Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis. Space is limited to 50 local builders in Gorakhpur. No spectators—just people who want to make things.

VENUE & EXACT DATE OUT SOON!
Shipaton 2026 is scheduled for August 2026. The exact date, schedule, and venue details in Gorakhpur will be announced to registered applicants shortly!

VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR ARC CREW
Want to help host Gorakhpur's premier builder event? We're selecting 10 volunteers for registration, photography, stage, logistics, and tech support. Apply as Volunteer >>

GORAKHPUR

A room full of builders. One day. Build. Ship. Meet people.

📅 AUGUST 2026

📍 GORAKHPUR, UP

⚡️ 100% BEGINNER FRIENDLY

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BUILD. SHIP. REPEAT.

MANIFESTO // THE ARC VISION

We believe the best internet still comes from people who build.

Shipaton isn't another networking event. It's a room full of people making things.

Apps AI Workflows Hardware Startups Weird Experiments

Come build. Meet your next teammate. Ship something real before the day ends.

✓ WHO SHOULD COME?

✓ You build things or want to start
✓ You want to learn modern AI tools
✓ You like shipping MVPs fast
✓ You're curious and open-minded
✓ You don't need prior experience

✗ WHO PROBABLY SHOULDN'T?

✗ You're only looking for participation certificates
✗ You're not interested in building or trying
✗ You just want to sit through another boring lecture
✗ You expect someone else to do all the work

ATTENDEE PERKS & MEETUP-IN-A-BOX

FOOD & DRINKS

Full day sustenance, lunch, snacks and caffeine provided.

OFFICIAL SWAG

Official Shipaton stickers, T-shirts & badge allocation.

TROPHY & PRIZES

Ship-a-little trophy and community prizes for best MVPs.

ARC BUILDER NETWORK

Post-event build sessions, founder meetups & demo nights.

BUILDERS KEEP JOINING

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Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis. Submit your application to get approved and featured in the builder network!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS // CLICK TO TOGGLE

Q: Is there an entrance or registration fee? [ - ]

No! Shipaton 2026 is 100% FREE to attend. However, venue capacity is strictly capped at 50 local builders, so applications are evaluated on a rolling basis.

Q: Can I come alone without a team? [ + ]

Yes! Most attendees come solo. We have a speed team formation session at kickoff where solo builders meet and form teams around shared ideas.

Q: Can complete beginners join? [ + ]

Absolutely. You don't need prior coding experience. We'll introduce modern AI-assisted builder workflows (Cursor, V0, Claude) to help you ship your first MVP.

Q: What should I bring on event day? [ + ]

Bring your laptop, charger, and curiosity! Food, drinks, WiFi, mentors, and official Shipaton swag are provided for all accepted builders.

Q: What happens after Shipaton 2026? [ + ]

Shipaton isn't the end. The best teams will keep building with ARC through regular build sessions, founder meetups, demo nights, and project launch support.

📄 CONTACT_AND_SUPPORT.TXT - NOTEPAD

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=== SHIPATON 2026 OFFICIAL CONTACT & SUPPORT ===

Have questions about applications, venue details, volunteering, or sponsorships? Reach out directly to the ARC organizing crew:

📧 Official Support Email: support@orbitx.run

📍 Host Location: Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

⚡ Response Time: We evaluate applications and answer queries daily.

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