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Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas

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Dive into your favorite topics

Immerse yourself in three full days of back-to-back lightning talks, interactive demos, guided workshops, and more.

The Next at Night lineup

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If you're already registered, your Next ticket gets you into Allegiant Stadium on April 23, and you can add a guest (21 and over) to join the party. 

Featured speakers

(Subject to change.)

Thomas Kurian
Thomas Kurian
CEO
Google Cloud
Amin Vahdat
Amin Vahdat
SVP and Chief Technologist, AI and Infrastructure
Google
Karthik Narain
Karthik Narain
Chief Product and Business Officer
Google Cloud
Francis deSouza
Francis deSouza
COO, Google Cloud and President, Security Products
Google Cloud
Matt Renner
Matt Renner
President and Chief Revenue Officer
Google Cloud
Sandra Joyce
Sandra Joyce
VP of Google Threat Intelligence
Google Cloud
Brad Calder
Brad Calder
President, GCP and SRE
Google Cloud
Yulie Kwon Kim
Yulie Kwon Kim
VP of Product, Google Workspace
Google Cloud
Peder Ulander
Peder Ulander
Vice President, Product Marketing
Google Cloud
Sarah Kennedy
Sarah Kennedy
Vice President, Marketing
Google Cloud
Muninder Sambi
Muninder Sambi
VP, Product Management & Supply Chain, Google Distributed Cloud
Google Cloud
Karen Dahut
Karen Dahut
Chief Executive Officer
Google Public Sector
Michael Gerstenhaber
Michael Gerstenhaber
VP of Product, Cloud AI
Google Cloud
Mark Lohmeyer
Mark Lohmeyer
VP & GM, AI and Computing Infrastructure
Google Cloud
Andi Gutmans
Andi Gutmans
VP & GM, Data Cloud
Google Cloud
Yasmeen Ahmad
Yasmeen Ahmad
Managing Director, Data Cloud
Google Cloud
Ben Gilbert
Ben Gilbert
Co-Founder/Host
Acquired
David Rosenthal
David Rosenthal
Co-Founder/Host
Acquired
Stephanie Wong
Stephanie Wong
Global Lead, Developer Programs
Google Cloud
Richard Seroter
Richard Seroter
Chief Evangelist
Google Cloud
Thomas Kurian
Thomas Kurian
CEO
Google Cloud
Amin Vahdat
Amin Vahdat
SVP and Chief Technologist, AI and Infrastructure
Google
Karthik Narain
Karthik Narain
Chief Product and Business Officer
Google Cloud
Francis deSouza
Francis deSouza
COO, Google Cloud and President, Security Products
Google Cloud
Matt Renner
Matt Renner
President and Chief Revenue Officer
Google Cloud
Sandra Joyce
Sandra Joyce
VP of Google Threat Intelligence
Google Cloud
Brad Calder
Brad Calder
President, GCP and SRE
Google Cloud
Yulie Kwon Kim
Yulie Kwon Kim
VP of Product, Google Workspace
Google Cloud
Peder Ulander
Peder Ulander
Vice President, Product Marketing
Google Cloud
Sarah Kennedy
Sarah Kennedy
Vice President, Marketing
Google Cloud
Muninder Sambi
Muninder Sambi
VP, Product Management & Supply Chain, Google Distributed Cloud
Google Cloud
Karen Dahut
Karen Dahut
Chief Executive Officer
Google Public Sector
Michael Gerstenhaber
Michael Gerstenhaber
VP of Product, Cloud AI
Google Cloud
Mark Lohmeyer
Mark Lohmeyer
VP & GM, AI and Computing Infrastructure
Google Cloud
Andi Gutmans
Andi Gutmans
VP & GM, Data Cloud
Google Cloud
Yasmeen Ahmad
Yasmeen Ahmad
Managing Director, Data Cloud
Google Cloud
Ben Gilbert
Ben Gilbert
Co-Founder/Host
Acquired
David Rosenthal
David Rosenthal
Co-Founder/Host
Acquired
Stephanie Wong
Stephanie Wong
Global Lead, Developer Programs
Google Cloud
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Agenda

Find the times for badge pickup, keynotes, sessions, expo experiences, and more.

Tuesday
April 21
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Badge Pickup
2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Customer Engagement Center
Wednesday
April 22
6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Badge Pickup
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Opening Keynote
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Expo Experiences
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Spotlights, Breakouts, and Other Sessions
11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Customer Engagement Center
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Welcome Happy Hour
Thursday
April 23
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Badge Pickup
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Spotlights, Breakouts, and Other Sessions
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Expo Experiences
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Customer Engagement Center
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Developer Keynote
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Next at Night
Friday
April 24
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Badge Pickup
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Spotlights, Breakouts, and Other Sessions
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Expo Experiences
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Customer Engagement Center
3:00 PM
That’s a Wrap! Show Closes
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A guide to Google Cloud Next content

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5429372-684280803a503.svg Keynotes

General sessions for all audiences, featuring Google Cloud executives and industry luminaries who will share news and inspiring content.

  • location_on Main Stage
  • av_timer 60-90 min
  • groups Large capacity
  • calendar_clock Plan ahead, arrive early

flare Spotlights

Solution-focused, keynote-style sessions delivered by Google leadership and our partners, showcasing new innovations, live demos, and customers driving tangible impact.

  • location_on Spotlight stages
  • av_timer 45 min
  • groups Large capacity
  • calendar_clock Book in advance

category Breakouts

Lecture-style sessions where you’ll get deep-dive presentations from experts and a chance to get your questions answered.

  • location_on Breakout rooms
  • live_help Q&A included
  • av_timer 45 min
  • groups Large capacity
  • calendar_clock Book in advance

electric_bolt Lightning Talks

Short theater presentations dedicated to a specific customer story, partner solution, or technical use case, with a strong focus on practical takeaways.

  • location_on Expo Theaters, Developer Theater, and Customer Theater
  • av_timer 20 min
  • groups Large capacity
  • calendar_clock Book in advance
Build skills

rocket Solution Talks

Highly interactive technical sessions starting with a short lecture to set the stage, then diving straight into real-world architecture challenges.

  • live_help Q&A included
  • av_timer 45 min
  • group Medium capacity
  • calendar_clock Book in advance

construction Skills Zone Workshops

Work, test, and create directly with Google instructors, and get up close and personal with the tech you need to sharpen your skills.

  • av_timer 45 min
  • group Medium capacity
  • calendar_clock Book in advance
  • code Best for developers

wand_stars Showcase Demos

Whether you want to witness real-world AI innovation through experiential stories, find inspiration at our interactive screens, or build and test your own projects, there’s a demo for every skill level.

  • location_on Google Cloud Showcase on the Expo floor
  • groupsLarge capacity
Grow your network

forum Discussion Groups

A great follow-up to a breakout. They’re led by experts, but designed for the group – come tackle complex topics, swap practical tips, and network in a relaxed environment.

  • live_help Q&A included
  • av_timer 30 min
  • person Small capacity
  • calendar_clock Book in advance

New

data_object Developer Meetup

A dedicated space for the developer community to mingle and discuss relevant tech trends.

  • person Small capacity
  • code Best for developers

raven Birds of a Feather

Want to talk shop? These are informal hangouts tailored specifically to your role or industry, so you can connect with peers facing the same challenges as you.

  • location_on Lunch Café – Level 2
  • av_timer 30 min
  • person Small capacity

New

chair Lounge Sessions

Come chat in a casual, low-pressure setting with experts who know the tech best.

  • location_on Community Lounge and
    Startup Hub
  • av_timer 30 min
  • person Small capacity
  • calendar_clock Book in advance

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