Google Will Host Android Dev Summit This October
The two-day conference returns on October 28-29, 2026, focusing on AI, Android XR, and upcoming OS graphics capabilities.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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Google has scheduled the return of the Android Dev Summit, taking place October 28-29, 2026, at company headquarters in Mountain View and in London. The event marks the first summit since 2022 and will introduce developer integrations for the Android intelligence system and Gemini.
Why it matters
This summit signals a push to align the developer ecosystem with mobile AI advancements and XR platforms. It serves as a central venue for Google to detail the new graphics capabilities arriving in Android 18.
The conference will provide technical depth across four distinct tracks: AI experiences, Android XR, Apps foundation, and Tools and performance. Attendees will learn to interface their applications with the Android intelligence system and Gemini models.
The players
A multinational technology conglomerate focused on software infrastructure, Android OS development, and global AI model deployment.
The details
The summit features two days of programming designed to help developers incorporate Gemini—Google's suite of large language models—directly into their mobile applications. Technical tracks will cover the integration of AI-driven features and new graphics frameworks associated with the upcoming Android 18 release. This approach provides a mechanism for developers to move beyond standard API calls, enabling deeper native hardware utilization for intelligent agents and extended reality interfaces.
Timeline
The previous Android Dev Summit took place in 2022.
The 2026 Android Dev Summit takes place on October 28-29, 2026.
The Tech Race
This event aligns the developer community with the product roadmap for the Android 18 operating system. It marks a shift from general mobile updates to a specialized focus on AI and XR integration strategies.
Developers attending the summit will gain the first direct access to integrating Gemini features and new graphics APIs into their apps. These tools will eventually reach end users through future Android 18 software updates on mobile devices.
The takeaway
The summit highlights Google's commitment to saturating the Android ecosystem with integrated AI agents and XR capabilities. Watch the October 28 keynote for specific developer release timelines regarding Android 18 graphics libraries.
Further reading
For broader trends in mobile machine learning, see our Artificial Intelligence section.
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