Google Confirms I/O 2026 Developer Conference for May 20-21

Google has announced that its annual I/O developer conference will take place on May 20-21, 2025, at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, near its headquarters. The two-day event will begin with a keynote speech by CEO Sundar Pichai, followed by multiple breakout sessions designed for developers.  AI is expected to be a major focus again this year, especially after last year’s event showcased Google’s Gemini AI platform. With increasing competition from OpenAI and DeepSeek, Google is likely to unveil new advancements in AI and software development.  For those eager to explore developer tools, the I/O 2025 website is already live, offering content from previous years, including resources on Gemma, Google AI Studio, and NotebookLM. Google I/O is a key event in the annual tech conference lineup, kicking off after Nvidia’s GTC in March and preceding Apple’s WWDC in June. This year, Google will also face competition from Microsoft Build, scheduled for May 19-22 in Seattle. With major tech players gearing up for significant announcements, Google I/O 2025 is set to bring exciting updates for developers and AI enthusiasts alike.