Google I/O 2026 Dates Confirmed: May 19-20
TL;DR
- Event: Google I/O 2026 set for May 19 and 20
- Keynotes: Opening keynote will be streamed for free
- Expect: Android updates, Gemini AI news, developer-focused announcements
- Puzzle: Dates revealed after users completed Gemini-powered puzzle
Annual Developer Conference
We will soon get a closer look at a bunch of features and updates Google has planned for Android and its other services. The company has confirmed that Google I/O 2026 will take place on May 19 and 20.
As always, Google will stream some of the keynotes and sessions for free, including the opening keynote during which the company makes the bulk of its major I/O announcements.
What to Expect
Although I/O is primarily a conference for developers, it is typically where we first learn about major upcoming Android changes, which affect tens of millions of people. Expect a lot of news about Google AI efforts, such as what next for Gemini.
Gemini-Powered Puzzle
As has been the case for several years, Google revealed the conference dates after enough folks completed a puzzle on the I/O website. This years puzzle has multiple builds to play through, all using Gemini.
The games include a mini-golf game with a Gemini-powered virtual caddy, a nonogram, Word Wheel, Super Sonicbot, and Stretchy Cat — all leveraging Gemini for various AI features.
Source: Engadget
