Google is set to kick off its annual developer conference, Google I/O 2026, later today at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. The highly anticipated event will bring together developers, tech enthusiasts and industry experts as the company unveils its latest innovations in artificial intelligence, Android software and future-facing devices.
The keynote session, led by Google CEO Sundar Pichai, is scheduled to begin at 10 AM Pacific Time, which is 10:30 PM IST for viewers in India. Audiences across the world will be able to watch the livestream through Google’s official I/O website and the Google for Developers YouTube channel.
This year’s conference is expected to revolve heavily around artificial intelligence, with Google likely to present major upgrades to its Gemini AI ecosystem. Industry reports suggest the company may introduce a new video-generation AI model named Omni, alongside enhanced AI-powered Search experiences and updates to experimental Google Labs projects.
Another key area of focus could be Flow, Google’s AI-driven music creation platform, which is anticipated to receive additional creative tools and functionality during the event. Google has also started branding some of its premium AI features under the term “Gemini Intelligence,” underlining the growing importance of AI across its devices and services.
Alongside AI, Android 17 is likely to receive significant attention during the keynote. Although the next-generation operating system remains in beta testing, Google is expected to reveal several upcoming features before the public rollout later this year.
Some Android 17 features have already been previewed ahead of the event, including better voice-to-text functionality, improved autofill capabilities and enhanced digital well-being tools. The company is also redesigning portions of Android Auto while introducing refreshed 3D-style emojis for users.
Technology analysts believe Google intentionally held back several major software announcements to create momentum for the I/O keynote presentation.
Apart from software developments, Google may also offer an early look at its future hardware ambitions. The company has confirmed that attendees will get a preview of its smart glasses initiative, signalling a renewed push into AI-powered wearable devices.
Google is also expected to discuss Googlebook, its newly introduced AI-first laptop platform built around Android technologies. Unlike traditional Chromebooks, the platform is reportedly designed to deliver more AI-focused productivity and user experiences.
While complete details about the new devices remain under wraps, Google is likely to explain how these products will integrate with its broader AI ecosystem and future services.
With artificial intelligence rapidly becoming central to the global technology race, Google I/O 2026 is expected to offer a clearer picture of how the company plans to shape the next generation of AI-powered computing experiences.