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Google I/O 2026 Set for May 19–20 With AI-Focused Program

Google sets an AI-first agenda for developers with sessions spanning agentic coding, Android 17, Chrome, Play, and Firebase.

Overview

  • Google, which posted the I/O schedule Tuesday, set the Google Keynote for 10:00 am PT on May 19 and the Developer Keynote for 1:30 pm PT.
  • The conference will run in person at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, with a global livestream on YouTube and the I/O website.
  • Android 17 sessions promise performance gains, new media and camera capabilities, improved desktop and large‑screen support, and an “Adaptive Everywhere” approach across phones, cars, living rooms, and XR.
  • Google highlights AI across the stack, including agentic coding tools that let models plan steps, automate workflows, and help build apps, alongside updates to Chrome, Google Play, Firebase, and the Gemma open model family.
  • Preview coverage points to possible reveals such as new Gemini upgrades, text‑to‑video advances, and Project Astra, though these remain unconfirmed until the May 19 keynote.