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New Delhi: Google has officially published an early list of sessions for its upcoming I/O 2026 developer conference, offering a clearer picture of Google’s plans to focus on across Android, AI, and its developer ecosystem. It initially scheduled the highlights and continued to push into AI-led development, along with the upgrades to Android, Chrome, Firebase, and other core platforms.
Google is also expected to extend the session list and offer a full scheduler closer to the event. The notable announcements are expected to be concentrated in the opening keynote, with the sessions offering a deeper look at the technologies unveiled.
This conference will begin on May 19 with the main Google Keynote, which has been scheduled from 10:00 am to 11:45 am PT. It was also followed by the Developer Keynote later in the day from 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm PT. The keynote sessions are expected to set the tone for the event, with the announcements around Android, AI initiatives, and the upgrades to Google’s core platforms. Those detailed technical sessions will begin after the keynotes and continue through May 20.
The What’s new in Android session will cover Android 17, including performance improvements, upgrades to media and camera capabilities, and the latest features for large-screen and desktop experiences. It is also expected to highlight how it is using the agentic automation within Android to improve user workflows.
Google will also highlight upgrades to its Gemma open model family by including the latest additions and tools for deploying models across cloud, desktop, and mobile environments. Firebase is also set to receive upgrades, with Google positioning it as an agent native platform. The session will focus on building and scaling AI-driven apps by including integrations with tools like AI Studio.
It also upgrades to Web UI technologies by including the latest CSS and HTML features for building interactive interfaces, as well as improvements in performance and design workflows. Flutter will see upgrades aimed at performance and latest features, by including work on adaptive and AI-driven user experiences.
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