Google announces dates for I/O 2026

This year’s event will feature Google’s ‘latest AI breakthroughs’ and updates across its products.

by Emma Roth

Feb 17, 2026, 8:56 PM UTC

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It’s official: Google I/O 2026 will take place from May 19th to 20th. In an announcement on Tuesday, Google says it will share the “latest AI breakthroughs and updates in products across the company, from Gemini to Android and more” during the event, which will take place in-person in Mountain View, California’s Shoreline Amphitheatre, and online.

Similar to previous years, Google I/O 2026 will feature keynotes from company leaders, fireside chats, product demos, and more. Google still hasn’t shared the full schedule for its sessions, but the company plans to kick off the event with a keynote on the morning of May 19th. You can also 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 announced a ton of AI-related news at last year’s I/O, including the broader expansion of AI Mode for Google Search and the launch of its AI filmmaking app Flow. This year is shaping up to be another AI-heavy event as the company continues expand on Gemini, along with the AI features across its search engine, Chrome, Workspace apps, and Pixel devices.

Developers can register for Google I/O 2026 starting today.

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