Partner Summit

As a Partner Summit at Next ’26 attendee, you can expect to:

• Discover where Google Cloud is headed, firsthand
  Get an exclusive look at Google Cloud’s strategic vision for 2026 and beyond. Our partner keynote with Google Cloud leadership will reveal where the industry is headed, and highlight your crucial role in our shared success.
• Unlock practical strategies for success
  Maximize your partnership with actionable insights from our 45-minute breakout sessions and 20-minute lightning talks. Discover new strategies, uncover untapped business opportunities, and share best practices to achieve your goals.
• Expand your network and expertise
  Connect with industry peers, build strategic new relationships, and get personalized guidance from Google Cloud experts in the exclusive Partner Summit Lounge.

Partner Summit programming begins on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (one day before general Next programming), and runs through Friday, April 24. The Partner Summit Lounge will be open during all four days of programming, and lightning talk theaters will be available April 22–24. 

Any individual from a Partner- or Premier-level organization is able to attend Partner Summit, and will get access to Partner Summit automatically when they register for Next ’26 – no extra sign-up needed. Partners will be able to move freely between both Partner Summit and general Next programming and spaces. Partner Summit content and programming will primarily be designed for an executive, sales, marketing, and alliance/partnership audience.

Not interested in Partner Summit? No problem. Attendance is not required, and you can simply skip those sessions and experiences on-site.
 

Individuals from Partner- and Premier-level organizations who register for Next ’26 with a qualifying business email address will now get automatic access to all Partner Summit content and spaces on-site – no extra sign-up needed. Partner Summit will be co-located with Next at Mandalay Bay Convention Center. 

Partners will be able to register for Next and Partner Summit sessions in advance, allowing them to move freely between both. While certain Next and Partner Summit programs run concurrently, all keynote sessions and most content sessions take place at different times, allowing partners to attend both if they choose.  

The official Partner Summit agenda appears on the Partner Summit page of the Google Cloud Next registration site. The Session Library will be launched in March. 

No, Member-level partner organizations are not eligible to attend Partner Summit, due to the nature of the programming. Only individuals from a Partner- or Premier-level organization may register to attend Partner Summit. Content and programming is primarily designed with an executive, sales, marketing, and alliance/partnership audience in mind.

Google Cloud Next tickets will be available at the early bird price of $999 USD through February 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT. After that, partners will be able to purchase tickets for $1,599 USD through March 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT, and then $2,299 USD through April 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT.

This price covers the cost of attending Google Cloud Next and Partner Summit.
 

Note: While on-site tickets may be available for $2,999 USD, they are not guaranteed, and tickets are likely to sell out before the event. We recommend purchasing your ticket in advance to secure your spot.
 

No, there is no cap on the number of individuals who can participate in Partner Summit based on their organization.

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Google Cloud Next tickets will be available at the early bird price of $999 USD  through February 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT. After that, partners will be able to purchase tickets for $1,599 USD through March 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT, and then $2,299 USD through April 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT. 
 

There won’t be a Partner Summit-wide reception at Next ’26. Partners will be able to connect with peers and Google Cloud leaders across the Partner Summit programming events, and we invite all partners to join us for Next at Night on the evening of Thursday, April 23, 2026.

On-site meeting rooms will be bookable by Googlers and specific Partner Summit sponsors only. To secure a room in advance, please reach out to your Google Partner Development or Alliance Manager. Additionally, non-bookable ad hoc meeting spaces will be available to all attendees on-site.

Yes, partners can host off-site parties or gatherings alongside Next. To ensure there’s no conflict with Next programming, we recommend scheduling these activities for Wednesday, April 22, 2026, after 7 PM PT. If you’re planning to host a gathering, please submit the details so that we may approve and track them.

No, there will be no public call for papers for Partner Summit content.

Sponsorship sales for Google Cloud Next are now open. If you’re interested in sponsoring, complete the Sponsorship Interest Form, and a member of our sales team will be in touch.
 
For any questions on sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to next-sponsorship@google.com.

For all Partner Summit-specific questions, please contact googlecloudnext@gpj.com.