Google Announces Dates for I/O 2026

Annual tech conference to showcase latest AI advancements and product updates.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Google has officially announced the dates for its annual I/O developer conference in 2026. The event will take place from May 19th to 20th, both in-person at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California and online. The company promises to share the "latest AI breakthroughs and updates in products across the company, from Gemini to Android and more" during the two-day conference.

Why it matters

Google I/O is one of the most anticipated tech events of the year, providing a glimpse into the company's future plans and priorities. This year's focus on AI aligns with the broader industry trend of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence capabilities, which will likely have a significant impact on Google's core products and services.

The details

Similar to previous years, Google I/O 2026 will feature keynotes from company leaders, fireside chats, product demos, and more. The event will kick off with a keynote on the morning of May 19th. Developers can register for the conference starting today and will be able to interact with a 'save the date experience' on Google's website, which contains a series of minigames built by the company's Gemini AI model.

  • Google I/O 2026 will take place from May 19th to 20th, 2026.
  • Developers can register for the conference starting on February 17th, 2026.

The players

Google

A multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products.

Gemini

Google's AI model that is being used to power the interactive 'save the date experience' for the I/O 2026 conference.

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What’s next

Developers can register for Google I/O 2026 starting on February 17th, 2026.

The takeaway

Google's focus on AI at this year's I/O conference underscores the company's commitment to staying at the forefront of the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape. Attendees can expect to see the latest advancements in Gemini and how Google plans to integrate AI capabilities across its diverse product portfolio.