Google sets I/O for May 19, with AI-focused previews expected

Google has set its annual I/O developer conference for May 19-20, with the company’s official preview pointing to artificial intelligence as the central theme. Google said in a February 17 blog post that the event will take place at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, and online at io.google. The company said viewers should “tune in” for its latest AI breakthroughs and product updates “from Gemini to Android and more.” The schedule posted on Google’s I/O site shows the main Google keynote beginning at 10:00 a.m. Pacific on May 19, followed by a developer keynote at 1:30 p.m. Pacific. The agenda also highlights AI, Android, Chrome, Cloud and XR among the main topic tracks for the two-day event. ### When exactly does Google I/O start, and where is it happening? (blog.google) Google said I/O 2026 will run on May 19 and May 20 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. The company also said the event will be open online, with livestreamed keynotes and sessions available through its I/O site. The I/O “About” page says anyone can follow the event online and watch technical sessions on demand after the livestreams. (io.google) Google’s keynote page lists May 19 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific for the opening presentation. ### What has Google itself said will be on the agenda? Google’s own language has centered on AI. In its save-the-date announcement, the company said I/O would feature its “latest AI breakthroughs” alongside updates across products including Gemini and Android. (blog.google) The schedule page reinforces that emphasis. (io.google) Google has posted sessions under an AI focus area, including “What’s new in Google AI,” which promises updates on model capabilities across multimodal systems, media generation and robotics. Another listed session, “Build next-gen AI experiences with Google AI Studio and Google Antigravity,” points to developer tools and agent-based software workflows. (blog.google) ### Is Android 17 part of the event? Google’s published I/O schedule says yes. A session titled “What’s new in Android” says it will cover Android 17, including performance improvements, new capabilities for media and camera apps, added functionality for desktop and large-screen apps, and “agentic automation” features. May 12 announcements tied to “The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026” also suggest Google has started previewing some Android-related news before the main conference. (io.google) In one official post, Google introduced “Gemini Intelligence” for Android and described it as a set of proactive AI features for supported devices. In another, Google outlined new Android security and privacy protections for 2026. (io.google) ### What about XR glasses and other hardware? Google’s I/O schedule includes XR as one of the event’s topic areas, indicating the company plans at least some discussion of extended-reality software or devices. The public schedule snippets available on io.google do not, however, name a specific smart-glasses product announcement. Google has also not published an official I/O preview mentioning “Googlebooks” as a product reveal. (blog.google) The company’s confirmed language ahead of the event names Gemini, Android and broader AI updates, while the fuller list of announcements will become clear once the May 19 keynote begins. ### Where can viewers follow the announcements? (io.google) Google has directed viewers to io.google for livestreams, schedules and registration updates. The keynote page says the opening presentation starts at 10:00 a.m. Pacific on May 19, and the developer keynote follows at 1:30 p.m. Pacific the same day. May 19 is the next fixed date in the rollout. (blog.google) Google’s I/O site says the event will stream online over two days, with sessions and technical materials available afterward on demand. (io.google 1) (io.google 2)