Hello developers
Discover new and upcoming innovations at Google Cloud Next. Get inspired by technical talks, tackle skill-boosting challenges, get your questions answered, and connect with fellow developers.
Check out the topics below to dive in.
Explore & Build
Learning & Certification
Developer Community
Interactive Challenges
Google for Developers
Badges
Hackathon
Featured Sessions
Explore & Build
Take your skills to the next level in immersive Learning Pods, unleash your inner coding chef, and grab front-row seats for expert insights. Whatever your passion, Next has you covered.
Learning Pods
Enjoy immersive learning in unique Learning Pods covering AI, building agents, applying AI to real-time data, ensuring security, building modern infrastructure, and more.
Cloud Maker Space
Ready to become a cloud chef? Test your skills at our interactive stations, follow “recipe cards” to build working agents, and get expert guidance from top Google Cloud practitioners. Experiment with code, collaborate with fellow developers, and get ready to build the future.
Lightning Talk Theater
Want in on the latest in tech? Join rapid-fire talks from Champion Innovators, leading community members, and Googlers on the hottest topics in AI, data analytics, infrastructure, and more.
Stay tuned for the schedule and speaker lineup when the session library is released.
Featured speakers
Learning & Certification
Boost your cloud skills at Next. Discover Google Cloud learning resources, pave your path to certification, experience the latest Google Cloud products through interactive labs, and more.
Learning & Certification Booth
Not sure where to start on your learning path? Visit the Learning & Certification Booth for everything on Google Cloud certifications, credentials, training, and Google Cloud Skills Boost labs and courses. Our experts will be there to help you reach your goals.
Learning Center
Get up close and personal with the latest cloud technologies in our interactive training sessions. Make sure to book early – these fill up fast. Stay tuned for more details on how to save your spot.
Year-Round learning
We know, you can’t be at Next before April 9. Find the right courses, labs, and learning paths for you on Google Cloud Skills Boost anytime, and join the Innovators program to get 35 credits to use toward learning, renewed every month.
Developer Community
Passionate about all things cloud? Dive into experiences made just for you, try out cutting-edge technologies, brainstorm with industry experts in interactive sessions, and hang out with other devs – all at Next.
Google Developer Program
Join the Google Developer Program for exclusive resources and events, learning opportunities made just for you, and a chance to connect with other developers and Google experts. Although we can’t wait to greet members specially at Next, being a member is good the whole year through.
Developer Community Hub
Looking for the perfect spot to connect? Join community-led meetups to geek out on niche Google Cloud topics, swap stories, and start building your own community.
Also ready for your own version of downtime? Visit the Developer Community Hub to unwind with games, fuel up with caffeine, and connect with fellow code enthusiasts.
Champions & Certified Lounge
Recharge, connect, and refuel in a space designed for Google Cloud Champions and certified pros. Unwind and chat, join exclusive sessions with Google experts and executives, enjoy complimentary refreshments, and recharge your mind, body, and phone.
Get certified before Next to gain exclusive access.
Interactive Challenges
Think you’ve got what it takes? Put your cloud skills to the test in our cloud and AI-themed challenges. Get creative, push boundaries with Google Cloud, and compete for awesome perks and prizes. Let’s do this.
Hackathon
Show us what you can build with the Gemini API! Get ready to knock it out of the park in this Google Cloud challenge. Register today for updates.
Code Challenge Zone
Ready for some serious coding action? Code Challenge Zone is packed with challenges to test your dev skills and showcase the power of cloud and generative AI. Check out winning hackathon projects (some even featuring Kaggle datasets) for coding inspiration.
Google for Developers
Whether you create Android apps or immersive experiences in Google Maps, or you run projects with IDX, Firebase, or Flutter – Next is built with you in mind. Discover how to easily integrate AI into any project, and learn how to make Google Cloud part of your favorite stack.
What’s new in Android?
Learn how to add AI-powered features to your apps with Gemini and other Google AI tools. Join us for sessions, labs, demos, and immersive activities that explore topics like building smart mobile experiences, the latest Android upgrades, and more.
Upskill with Firebase and Google AI
Discover how Firebase and Google AI can help you develop your apps faster. Learn to build scalable backends, integrate Gemini models, and leverage AI-powered Firebase extensions to boost user experiences.
Build apps with Flutter
Master the art of building cross-platform apps with Flutter, and pick up best practices to get them where you want with AI. Why stop there? Take your skills even further with our engaging sessions on integrating Gemini models and using AI to boost user experiences.
Create with Go
Ready to Go? Discover how to make the most of Google Cloud and AI in your Go apps. Join interactive sessions and learn how to create high-performance AI-powered services and easily integrate Gemini and other Google AI tools into your projects.
Everything Google AI
Learn how to fast-track your AI journey with Google’s cutting-edge technologies, including Gemini and Gemma open models. And pick up great hacks on how to easily integrate them across platforms and devices.
Go from idea to reality with IDX
Got a cool, creative digital experience in mind? Bring it to life with IDX. Learn how to use AI to build faster and smarter, and how to add features that can power up user engagement.
Dive deep with Kaggle Grandmasters
Data and AI fans, this one’s for you. Want the inside scoop on the latest and greatest in machine learning and AI on Kaggle? Come connect with fellow data lovers and join Kaggle Grandmasters as they share their cutting-edge techniques and answer your burning questions.
Earn your Next badges
Get recognized for your Next '25 engagement. Complete an activity on the website or attend our sessions and earn a digital badge issued by Google Cloud.
Stay tuned for the full list of available badges.
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Next '25 All Star
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Next '25 FOMO
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Next '25 DEI Champion
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Next '25 Socializer
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Next '25 Overachiever
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Next '25 BrAIniac
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Google Cloud X MLB™ Hackathon – building with Gemini models
And the winners are... ⚾
A huge congratulations to all the participants in the Google Cloud x MLB™ Hackathon! We were blown away by the creativity and innovation you brought to the challenges. Check out all the category winners and their projects on the hackathon website.
But that’s not all – one grand prize winner will be demonstrating their game-changing solution live at Next 25 during the developer keynote.
Want to see who hit a home run with their code?
Tune in to the Next 25 developer keynote and register for Next 25.
Sessions for developers
Come with an idea. Leave with the knowledge to make it happen. From AI and machine learning to cloud infrastructure and modern app development, tap into cutting-edge techniques, learn by doing with the latest tech, and connect with experts who can help you turn your ideas into reality. At Next, we’re not just talking about the future – we’re building it. Explore full session library.
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