Welcome to ArfDAO

Learn together, build together,
grow together.

ArfDAO is a dynamic community for curious people who want to learn, create and build. Free training, hackathon experience and a strong network await you.

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Networking Opportunities
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About Us

A community beyond a single discipline

ArfDAO is an interdisciplinary developer community that brings together curious people who want to learn, create and build.

Our goal is to provide in-depth technical training, encourage the exchange of ideas and create innovative hackathon environments where projects can come to life.

We create an environment where developers build alongside designers and engineers collaborate with entrepreneurs. You may arrive alone, but you move forward with a team, a portfolio and a network that helps you grow.

What We Offer

You start gaining value from day one

Four core values for our members: experience, education, community and a culture of building.

Experience

Hackathon & Competition Experience

With experience from 25+ hackathons, we form teams, prepare together and compete.

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  • check_circle Pre-competition preparation camps
  • check_circle One-to-one support from experienced members
Education

Free Training

All our training, from software and design to AI and entrepreneurship, is completely free for community members.

  • check_circle Workshops from beginner to advanced
  • check_circle Live sessions with active practitioners
  • check_circle Hands-on, project-based curriculum
Network

Networking Opportunities

Build a genuine network of industry professionals, entrepreneurs and creators from different universities.

  • check_circle Community gatherings and meetups
  • check_circle Guest speakers from the industry
  • check_circle Access to internship and job opportunities
Creation

Project Culture

Apply what you learn to real projects, experience teamwork and build a strong portfolio.

  • check_circle Community team projects
  • check_circle Code review and feedback culture
  • check_circle Real work you can add to your résumé
Focus Areas

Interdisciplinary Creation

We are not tied to a single technology. Our doors are open to people from every field.

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Software Development

  • Web & Mobile Applications
  • Backend & API Design
  • Open-source Contribution
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Artificial Intelligence

  • Machine Learning
  • Generative AI
  • Data Science
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Design & UI/UX

  • Interface Design
  • User Experience
  • Brand & Visual Identity
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Entrepreneurship

  • From Idea to MVP
  • Presentation & Pitching
  • Team Building
security

Cybersecurity

  • CTF Competitions
  • Secure Software Development
  • Network Security
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Game Development

  • Game Design
  • Unity & Unreal
  • Game Jams
Our Events

A year of hands-on experiences

Meetups, training sessions, workshops and hackathons. Real moments from our community.

Projects

Built by the community

Projects built together by members from different disciplines. Select a card to learn more.

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Management

ArfDAO Management Team

From events to training, we manage the community’s day-to-day operations together.

İsmail Börklü

İsmail Börklü

President
Ömer Aydoğan

Ömer Aydoğan

Vice President
Muhammed Emin Demirel

Muhammed Emin Demirel

People Operations Coordinator
Furkan Kırbıyık

Furkan Kırbıyık

Event Organizer
Ayşenaz Ucaker

Ayşenaz Ucaker

Social Media Coordinator
ArfDAO

Keep building together

Whether you code, design, create or simply want to learn, there is a place for you, whatever your discipline. Membership is completely free.