APP GROWTH ANNUAL & THE SHIPPIES
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New York City · October 19—22, 2026
New York City · October 19—22, 2026The app worldtakes New York.
Four days of community-built events across the city, anchored on RevenueCat's App Growth Annual and The Shippies Award Show.
01 / THE FORMAT
One week.
Two layers.
From October 19th to October 22nd, New York is buzzing with four days of community-built events across the city, anchored on RevenueCat's App Growth Annual and The Shippies Award Show.
Your events
Created by the people building, growing, and running apps.
Each event sets its own RSVP rules.
2025
Last year, the city showed up
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Connections throughout the city - via Larissa Morimoto
Software Sommelier by Lickability
Runna 5K run
OneSignal mixer at The Edge
Closed door workshops at App Growth Annual
Runna 5K run
App Growth Paddle with the Founder Racket Club
The coveted Shippy trophy
Jason Paige on stage during App Growth Annual
An Evening in the Solarium with STRV
02 / SCHEDULE
OCTOBER 19—22, 2026
THE WEEK
Build your New York itinerary.
All times EasternEvents are shown in chronological order
More events will be announced soon.
Morning8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Fitness + breakfastApp Owners Workout
A private workout and breakfast for app founders, CEOs, and growth or monetization leaders to compare notes on profitable scaling, subscriptions, acquisition, and retention.
- Host
- Scalebay + RevenueCat
- Where
- Barry’s Chelsea
Morning10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Climbing meetupClimb the Paywall
A beginner-friendly bouldering session for app builders where routes are named after real growth challenges, followed by coffee and candid growth stories.
- Host
- An Nayal / consumerxai + RevenueCat
- Where
- Manhattan or Brooklyn — TBA
Morning11:00 AM–1:00 PM
BrunchWomen in Apps Brunch
An intimate brunch for women building, growing, designing, marketing, investing in, and shaping apps—focused on honest conversation, useful ideas, and new connections.
- Host
- Molly Williams / Wild Minds + RevenueCat
- Where
- Venue TBA
Afternoon4:00 PM–6:30 PM
Invite-only executive gatheringOversubscribed
An invite-only gathering for C-suite product, growth, and revenue leaders at consumer subscription apps with $100M+ ARR. Invitations are issued directly; there is no public application.
- Host
- RevenueCat, Houlihan Lokey & Goldman Sachs
- Where
- One Times Square
Evening7:00 PM–11:00 PM
Awards showThe Shippies Award Show
RevenueCat’s annual awards celebrating the best in app growth, monetization, and subscription innovation — including the winners of Shipaton.
- Host
- RevenueCat
- Where
- Intrepid Museum
All day8:00 AM–9:00 PM
ConferenceApp Growth Annual
RevenueCat’s flagship event for the people building, growing, and shaping what’s next in apps.
- Host
- RevenueCat
- Where
- The Glasshouse + virtual
Morning10:00 AM–12:30 PM
Design labSoftware Sommelier by Lickability
A cozy, caffeinated design lab: bring an app or prototype for live, actionable product and UX feedback from Lickability, then compare notes with fellow app builders.
- Host
- Lickability
- Where
- Manhattan
Evening6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Community meetupAppstore Connect — NYC
A community meetup for founders and builders in mobile apps and games to exchange ideas and explore consumer app trends, user acquisition, and monetization.
- Host
- Appstore Connect
- Where
- New York City — address after registration
Evening7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Founder dinnerScaled Consumer App Founder Dinner
A small dinner for founders of scaled consumer subscription apps to share candidly what is—and isn’t—working.
- Host
- Will Kent
- Where
- Brooklyn — address after registration
Submit your event by September 18 to be included in the printed passport schedule.
03 / HOST AN EVENT
Put your event
on the map.
Every qualifying NYC event can be listed. A smaller group will receive hands-on support or funding.
Listed
For every qualifying, free-to-attend New York event. Get the essentials in front of the App Week audience.
- Official event listing
- Schedule + social promotion
Supported
For selected events that could go further with hands-on, non-cash help from RevenueCat.
- Everything in Listed
- Selected speakers, swag, intros or comms
Funded
For independent, community-led events that cannot self-fund. Ten grants of up to $5,000 are available.
- Everything in Listed
- 10 community grants
- Up to $5,000 · simple payout
All listed App Week events must be free to attend. Eligible satellite watch parties are welcome. Cash grants are for independent, community-led events that cannot self-fund. No competitor-sponsored events in the 'Supported' tier.
04 / APPLY
Submit your event.
Request support.
One form covers listing, support, and funding. Apply before every detail is final. We aim to reply within 7 days.
~8 minto complete
Rollingreview
Sep 18print deadline
We use your application to review and operate New York App Week. Application data is retained only as long as needed for event planning and follow-up, in line with RevenueCat’s Privacy Policy. Read RevenueCat's Privacy Policy.
05 / FAQ
Three quick answers.
01Do I need a conference badge?+
No. Each event sets its own RSVP rules.
02Can I apply before the venue or RSVP page is final?+
Yes. Tell us what is confirmed and what is still moving.
03When will I hear back?+
We aim to reply within seven days. Submit your event by September 18 to be included in the printed passport schedule.