Google I/O 2026: How and where to catch Sundar Pichai’s keynote live

Last updated on May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 by Souvik Banerjee on Categories Technology

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4 min read New Delhi, May 18, 2026, 02:50 PM IST

Google is poised to spearhead its most monumental developer conference of the year, Google I/O 2026, scheduled for May 19 and 20.

Esteemed figures, including CEO Sundar Pichai, DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis, along with a cadre of executives overseeing Search, Cloud, and Android, are anticipated to introduce significant enhancements to Google’s product suite.

Unquestionably, artificial intelligence developments will dominate the proceedings, echoing the flurry of announcements from past conferences. Nevertheless, every I/O event retains a fragment of time for hardware and consumer-centric revelations.

When and Where to Watch

The inaugural day of Google I/O 2026 will commence with a keynote at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. The session will also be accessible via live-stream on YouTube and io. Google on Tuesday, May 19, at 10 AM PT (10:30 PM IST). To provide context, the previous year’s keynote spanned nearly two hours.

To view the live-stream of Google I/O 2026, please click the embedded link below.

This year, Google has expressed intentions to live-stream keynotes, demonstrations, and additional sessions throughout both days.

“We’re also reintroducing our well-received Dialogues sessions, featuring prominent thinkers discussing AI’s influence on our future,” the company remarked.

What to Expect at Google I/O 2026

In anticipation of I/O 2026, Google previously held The Android Show: I/O edition, unveiling the latest Android iteration and announcing a new laptop series dubbed Googlebooks.

This new line reportedly exploits a novel operating system, an amalgamation of Android and ChromeOS. Furthermore, Gemini Intelligence was introduced, effectively enabling artificial intelligence agents to manage Android devices.

Expect further details regarding the operating system underpinning Googlebooks during the keynote. Additionally, insights into the latest developments from Gemini, advancements in agentic AI, and Android XR glasses are likely to emerge.

Speculations abound that Google might unveil its latest Gemini model during the Tuesday event. However, the precise capabilities and performance of the tech juggernaut’s forthcoming large language model remain uncertain.

Given the rising interest in smart glasses, Google’s Android XR-powered variant could command attention at this I/O. Last year’s showcase of a prototype, developed in collaboration with other entities, generated significant excitement.

Person holds a smartphone showing the Google I/O 2026 event app at an outdoor Google I/O conference attended by a large crowd.

Anticipate updates to Google’s generative AI offerings, encompassing Veo, Lyria, and Beam. While Veo and Lyria function as Google’s video and music generators, Beam presents a visionary approach to video conferencing, employing multiple cameras to create the illusion of direct engagement with the interlocutor as a 3D model.

In summary, the possibilities at Google I/O 2026 are extensive. However, one safe assumption is the absence of new Pixel smartphones, typically unveiled during the ‘Made by Google’ event held each August.

Source link: Indianexpress.com.

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