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FAQ & contact
Start with the common questions below. If you still need help, contact the organizer channel that best matches your question.
How do I register for a competition?
Sign in to your GDG Medan account, complete your profile, then open the competition page and follow Register. Each competition has its own free registration form and may unlock additional submission stages later in the roadshow.
Do I need a team before I register?
Most competitions expect a ready team at registration time. Lomba Balap Typing is solo (team size = 1). If you still need teammates, use Find a Team to browse or post openings — but that is separate from competition registration.
Does posting on Find a Team count as registration?
No. Matchmaking helps you connect with individuals or open team slots. You must still register separately on the competition page once your team is ready.
How does my registration status work?
After you submit, organizers review your entry. Status may move through registered, under review, qualified, rejected, waitlisted, or completed. When a next stage unlocks (for example abstract → materials), you submit from My competitions in your dashboard.
Who should I contact for help?
Use general roadshow questions for hub logistics, competition-specific questions for rules and deadlines on a given slug, registration support for form or profile issues, and sponsorship inquiries for partner opportunities.
Which competitions open in August?
August Merdeka Coding Fest opens Tarik Data, Lomba Balap Typing, and Estafet VibesCode for registration. September kickoff competitions stay not yet open until their milestone unless organizers announce otherwise.
What is the AI usage policy?
It depends on the competition. Tarik Data strictly bans AI (including Gemini in BigQuery). Balap Typing is physical typing only. Estafet VibesCode requires Google AI Studio / Gemini. StartUp Vibes Code highly encourages vibecoding tools but still requires real-user traction. See each competition page for the full AI policy.
What leads to disqualification?
Plagiarism without attribution; using bots, automation, or AI on competitions that ban them; attacking systems outside the Perang Merah Putih event VPC; and misconduct such as harassment or hate speech.
What do winners and participants receive?
Active participants receive an official GDG Medan e-certificate. Top three per competition receive an e-wallet voucher, trophy, and official merchandise. Amounts and fulfillment details are announced by organizers.
What are the team sizes?
Tarik Data: 2–3. Balap Typing: solo. Estafet VibesCode: 4–5. StartUp Vibes Code: 2–4. Scientific Paper: 1–3. UI/UX SDGs Kota Medan: 2–4. Perang Merah Putih: 2–4.
Appreciation & prizes
Every active participant who submits work or competes receives an official GDG Medan e-certificate.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each competition receive an e-wallet voucher, trophy, and official GDG Medan merchandise. Exact voucher amounts are announced by organizers.
Winners may be featured on GDG Medan social channels and the website, with a chance to appear on the DevFest Medan 2026 main stage.
Contact GDG Medan
Email for registration, competition-specific, and sponsorship questions. Use community channels for general logistics and public updates.