Google I/O returns in person and online: mark May 19-20. Ready to see what Google brings in artificial intelligence and its key products?

What is Google I/O and why it matters

Google I/O is Google's annual developer conference where advances in software, platforms and, lately, AI are usually presented. It's not just for engineers: what gets announced here ends up affecting apps, devices and services you use every day.

Why should you pay attention? Because many innovations that change the user experience start at I/O: from improvements in Android to new features in AI-powered tools like Gemini.

What to expect at I/O 2026

Date and format: May 19-20, at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, and online at io.google.

Typical agenda: keynote from Google leaders, fireside-style talks, product demos and sessions for developers. This year Google promises to focus on "the latest advances in AI" and updates across the company's products, from Gemini to Android and more.