Google's I/O 2025 event will be held on May 20-21
12 Feb 2025

Google has officially announced the dates for its upcoming I/O developer conference.

The event will be held on May 20 and May 21, the company said in a recent announcement.

Unlike previous years, this year's conference will overlap with Microsoft's Build conference, which is being held from May 19 through May 22.

Google I/O 2025 to feature online and in-person sessions
Event format

The upcoming Google I/O conference will be open to all online, with livestreamed keynotes and sessions.

Along with the digital format, there will also be an in-person element at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, continuing the legacy of previous years.

Google I/O is a highly anticipated event where the company typically unveils new products, software updates, and research breakthroughs.

Attendees can expect to hear about developments in Android, AI, cloud computing, and other Google technologies.

Google's innovative approach to revealing I/O dates
Puzzle game

In a unique approach, Google used an entertaining puzzle game to disclose the date of its upcoming I/O conference.

The method comes just in time with the tech giant's fondness for releasing puzzles ahead of announcing its I/O dates.

The puzzle game made for an engaging way for participants to discover when they can expect the next installment of this highly anticipated event.

A look back at previous Google I/O conferences
Past highlights

The last Google I/O conference, which took place on May 14, 2024, was filled with a ton of announcements.

These included new Gemini AI features and models, the Project Astra AI assistant, its Veo generative AI video model, and a major AI-focused overhaul for Google Search.

The 2023 edition of I/O also made headlines with the launch of the Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel 7a.