GOOGLE I/O 2026 SET FOR MAY 19-20

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Google's annual developer conference returns May 19-20, with the main keynote kicking off at 1PM ET on day one in Mountain View, California. Most sessions will be livestreamed for remote attendees.

Google I/O 2026 will follow the company's traditional format, combining in-person events in California with broad livestream access. The opening keynote on May 19 will feature Google's major product announcements, followed by a developer-focused keynote later that day. The two-day event typically showcases updates across Google's ecosystem, including Android, AI capabilities, cloud services, and hardware. Sessions will cover technical deep dives for developers building on Google platforms. Attendees can expect announcements related to Google's ongoing AI investments and developer tools. Registration details and the full session schedule will be announced closer to the event date. Google I/O remains one of the tech industry's flagship developer conferences, drawing thousands of participants and millions of livestream viewers annually.

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