
April 22–24, 2026
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas
Where big ideas become a reality
Next has something for everyone.
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Get a sneak peek into some of the latest advancements in AI and cloud tech.
Connect with innovators
Join a global community of leaders, thinkers, and doers to share ideas.


Dive into your favorite topics
Immerse yourself in three full days of back-to-back lightning talks, interactive demos, guided workshops, and more.
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Keynotes
Keynotes
Join Google Cloud and industry leaders as they make big announcements, showcase the latest products and customer successes, and set the stage for everything else at the event.
Spotlights
Spotlights
These solution-focused keynotes will dig deeper into the news and topics that matter most. Delivered by Google leadership and our partners, Spotlights showcase new innovations, live demos, and customers who are driving tangible impact.
Breakouts
Breakouts
Join our expert-led sessions to explore a range of key topics, in formats that go from technical deep dives to moderated panel discussions. You’ll also get a chance to ask questions during a 10-minute Q&A at the end of each session.
Lightning talks
Lightning talks
Take part in our 20-minute presentations, where we explore a specific customer story, partner solution, or technical use case, with a strong focus on practical takeaways.
Discussion groups
Discussion groups
These smaller, expert-led sessions are the perfect complement to the main breakouts. Join us for focused discussions, Q&As, and a chance to network with speakers and peers in a relaxed, collaborative environment.
Solution talks
Solution talks
Get your toughest architecture questions answered in our highly interactive technical sessions. Join us to collaborate with Google experts and peers in whiteboards, Q&As, and group discussions.
Lounge sessions
Lounge sessions
Our 30-minute fireside chats will take place in the Community Lounge and Startup Hub, where you’ll get to learn from subject-matter experts on the topics that matter most.
Showcase demos
Showcase demos
Explore the Google Cloud Showcase demos on the Expo floor to discover real-world customer stories, get inspired by use cases, and even build your own projects.
Learning Center workshops
Learning Center workshops
Stop by our interactive, 45-minute lab-style workshops for developers, led by Google’s own instructors. Get direct access to the knowledge and tools you need to build better, faster, and smarter.
Developer meetups
Developer meetups
Come hang out and connect with your community. Join your peers to share stories and ideas in a relaxed, low-key setting.
Birds of a Feather
Birds of a Feather
Connect with peers and share insights on topics tailored to your job role, industry, and more.
AI workshops
AI workshops
Join AI expert-led workshops for interactive customer conversations around AI adoption, approaches, and success.
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