April 22, 2026, 10:55 am | Read time: 3 minutes
Google is once again inviting people to its developer conference in May: Google I/O 2026. The event will take place over two days, May 19 and 20, and will be held in a hybrid format. On-site spots at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, are highly limited. However, the keynote and all sessions will be available online via livestream.
The event is primarily intended for people in IT, developers, and tech-savvy users. Google typically does not showcase new hardware products there. However, there may be initial hints about future devices. TECHBOOK knows what Google is planning and what is less likely to be expected.
AI Takes Center Stage
The announced topics clearly prioritize artificial intelligence. The focus is on the new capabilities of Gemini and Google’s other AI models. According to the program preview, the company is working on intelligent AI agents and Vibe coding tools to help developers create “next-generation AI apps.”
Android 17 Likely to Play a Role
In addition to AI, Android 17 is also expected to play a role, with planned changes for developers. This includes additional APIs, enhanced security, better performance, and adjustments for multiple device categories. New tools for Android development and a focus on various form factors will also be discussed.
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Other Platforms Also Included
The event is not limited to Android. Google is also announcing content related to Chrome and web technologies, Firebase, Google Play, Flutter, and Google Cloud. The sessions will demonstrate how AI features can be more closely integrated with the development of web offerings and apps. Additionally, there will be discussions on how developers can adapt their existing processes to these changes.
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Not Every Part Is Exciting for Everyone
For private users, not the entire program may be equally interesting. According to the program, the second day is almost entirely aimed at people in the professional IT sector. For the general audience, the focus is more on the first day, which will primarily offer new insights into Google AI, Android, and Chrome.
The start time for the broadcast is already set. It begins on May 19, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. California local time. In Germany, this corresponds to 12:30 a.m. Those who want to follow the announcements live will need to stay up late into the night.