Google I/O 2026 start time: what to expect from Android 17, Gemini, & more
Google I/O 2026 start time: what to expect from Android 17, Gemini, & more
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Publish Date: 2026-05-19 04:32:00
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Google’s big event streams today, here’s when
Updated: May 19, 2026 9:31 am
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Google I/O 2026 officially kicks off today, May 19, with two days of livestreamed keynotes, developer sessions, and product announcements focused heavily on AI, Android, and Google’s wider ecosystem.
While Google already gave Android its own dedicated showcase last week, I/O is expected to go much bigger on Gemini, AI-powered workflows, Android XR, and new developer tools across Chrome, Firebase, and Google Cloud.
If you’re planning to watch live, here’s the full Google I/O 2026 start time, schedule, and what to expect from the event.
What time does Google I/O 2026 start?
The main Google keynote begins on:
- 10 AM PT
- 1 PM ET
- 6 PM BST
- 7 PM CEST
Google’s developer keynote follows later in the day at:
- 1:30 PM PT
- 4:30 PM ET
- 9:30 PM BST
- 10:30 PM CEST
The full event runs from May 19 to May 20 and will be livestreamed online through Google’s official I/O channels.
Google I/O 2026 schedule
Here are the major sessions currently confirmed by Google for day one of the event:
Tuesday, May 19
Google keynote: 10:00 AM PT
This is expected to be the main consumer-facing presentation featuring Gemini updates, Android announcements, AI products, and ecosystem reveals.
Developer keynote: 1:30 PM PT
Focused more heavily on developers, APIs, AI tooling, Android development, Chrome, and cloud services.
Featured breakout sessions
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM PT
- What’s new in Google AI
- What’s new in Android
- What’s new in Chrome
- Agent-first workflows from prompt to…
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