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Google I/O 2026

Google's festival of developer innovation — keynotes, codelabs, and lawn networking.

Dates: May 13, 2026
Venue: Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA
Attendees: Thousands in-person

Google I/O 2026 took place May 13, 2026 at the outdoor Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA. Serving as Google's flagship developer festival, it highlights major advancements across Android, Web, Chrome, Gemini AI, Firebase, Flutter, and cloud developer tools.

Overview

Google I/O 2026 took place May 13, 2026 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. The annual gathering is Google's primary developer showcase, bringing together thousands of engineers, designers, and product leaders in person alongside millions of global virtual viewers.

Set in an outdoor amphitheatre near Google's headquarters, I/O combines executive keynotes with hands-on codelabs, interactive sandbox installations, and product office hours.

Technical & Platform Focus

The 2026 program covered software innovation across Google's entire developer stack:

Mobile & Android: Android 17 features, system UI enhancements, multi-device form factor tooling (foldables, tablets, Wear OS), and Kotlin updates.
AI & Gemini Integration: Deploying on-device Gemini models with ML Kit, building intelligent apps with the Firebase AI SDK, and scaling TensorFlow pipelines.
Web & Cross-Platform: Web platform evolution via Chrome (Interop, View Transitions API, Baseline support), alongside new features in Flutter and Dart.

Attendees had hands-on access to codelab tents and interactive sandbox areas where they could experiment directly with new APIs and receive real-time guidance from Google engineers.

Pass Types & Pricing

Google I/O relies on a hybrid attendance model with free online access and selective in-person invites:

Global Virtual Pass: Free for all developers worldwide. Covers live streams of all keynotes, technical sessions, on-demand codelabs, and virtual sandbox demos.
In-Person Attendance: Free or selective invitation/lottery-style tickets for developers, partners, and media attending at Shoreline Amphitheatre.
Swag & On-Site Extras: In-person attendees receive official Google developer swag (t-shirts, badges, hardware collectibles) and access to on-site social concerts and team office hours.

Stay-Active Nerd Tips

Outdoor Festival Environment & Gear

Sun & Layer Prep: Because I/O takes place in an open-air amphitheatre, plan for midday sun exposure. Bring a brimmed hat, UV protection, and a light jacket for cool evening sea breezes (temperatures drop into the upper 50s°F after sunset).

Bay Trail & Stevens Creek Trail Access

Shoreline Bay Trail: The amphitheatre connects directly to the San Francisco Bay Trail. Take a 20-to-30-minute morning walk or run along the wetlands loop surrounding Shoreline Lake before entering the grounds.
Bike Commute Option: If taking Caltrain, skip the rideshare queue at the Mountain View station by biking the 2.5-mile paved Stevens Creek Trail straight to Shoreline's entrance.