Google has revealed plans for its headline developer gathering, Google I/O 2025, scheduled for May 20 and May 21 in Mountain View. The annual event will feature announcements from top Google leaders about innovations set to shape the company’s future direction.
Major updates are anticipated across Google’s product suite, with artificial intelligence positioned at the heart of nearly every topic. The Gemini models are likely to headline as Google reinforces its ambition to lead against OpenAI, Anthropic, and other fast-moving competitors.
DeepMind and the Expansion of AI
Google DeepMind‘s role will expand, especially regarding its advanced project known as Project Astra, a multimodal AI system. Last year, hints about Project Astra’s integration into augmented reality glasses sparked significant excitement, and further developments are expected at this year’s event.
Artificial intelligence will be a recurring thread throughout the conference as it increasingly shapes nearly every aspect of Google’s offerings. For instance, Elizabeth Reid will detail the ways generative AI is transforming the way we interact with Google Search.
Additional sessions will explore how AI-driven scientific breakthroughs are taking place, alongside how autonomous vehicles from Waymo navigate using advanced AI technology. Dedicated keynotes will begin with Sundar Pichai on the morning of May 20, broadcasting live from the Shoreline Amphitheater.
The initial keynote will set the tone for a series of talks, followed by a developer-focused keynote in the afternoon. These developer discussions will shift focus from consumers to the engineers building next-gen tools and systems.
Later in the day, Demis Hassabis is set to join a public fireside chat to discuss the evolution of DeepMind’s artificial intelligence and its prospective impact on society. Simultaneously, viewers will be able to livestream updates about new features in Android, Chrome, and Google Cloud.
Although not every session at Google I O will have a livestream, in-depth coverage of the most important announcements will be widely available. The event promises to place AI at the core of every discussion, shaping the direction of Google and its technologies.
Developers and tech enthusiasts eager for Android news will not have to wait for Google I O proper. New details will surface during “The Android Show,” set to premiere one week ahead of the main conference, with live broadcasts allowing global participation.
