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Google I/O is our annual developer festival with hands-on learning, technical talks, and a chance to hear more about Google’s latest developer products.
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Sandbox
Get hands-on with our latest APIs and tools in the developer sandbox.
Codelabs
Post up at a workstation to work through technical modules at your own pace. Googlers will be on hand to help you out as you work your way through.
Office Hours & App Reviews
Swing by office hours with Google experts to ask your burning technical questions and to receive one-on-one help with your projects and apps.
After Hours
Stick around after sessions end for a concert in the amphitheatre and to party together After Hours. We’ll bring the food, drinks and fun.
To celebrate a decade of working closely with the developer community, we’ll be hosting I/O in our backyard at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA, a venue that has played host to some of the world’s biggest entertainers and events. We can’t wait to get hands on with code and share our latest product innovations with you in this space.
Getting to Mountain View
Here are the three major airports in the Bay Area with international airline service:
Oakland International Airport (OAK)
~32 miles
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
~12 miles
Find your flight to I/O on flights.google.com.
Getting to Shoreline Amphitheatre
Plan ahead, expect traffic delays (use Google Maps and Waze), be patient, and consider carpooling or biking. We also strongly advise using the provided event shuttles.
Shuttle Service
Event shuttles will be provided to Google I/O attendees at no charge from all Google-recommended hotels and with select service from San Francisco and other locations along the Peninsula. You must show your Google I/O confirmation email or conference badge to board all Google I/O event shuttles.
Google I/O event shuttles will service the hubs listed below for attendees making connections with public transportation services. Please check the event shuttle schedule for details.
BART: Millbrae BART Station
Caltrain: Mountain View Caltrain Station
In addition to the Google I/O event shuttles, you may consider using MVgo, a service of the Mountain View Transportation Management Association, to get to and from the Mountain View Caltrain Station, downtown Mountain View, and Crittenden stop, which is about half a mile from Shoreline Amphitheatre.
Each pick-up location will have ADA accessible vehicles. Please indicate on your registration form if you have any ADA or special assistance requirements and the planning team will follow up with you directly.
Public Transportation
Public transportation to the area is accessible via:
Caltrain: Regional rail system
VTA: Light rail system servicing the South Bay
BART: Bay Area Rapid Transit
Public transit does not go directly to Google I/O. Stay tuned over the coming weeks for exact transportation locations serviced by Google I/O event shuttles.
Bike
Bike parking will be available at Shoreline Amphitheatre. Recommended bike routes will be available in the coming weeks.
Alternatively, the Bay Area Bike Share program provides 24/7 access to shared bicycles in five service areas across the Peninsula. The closest location to Shoreline Amphitheatre is at 228 Charleston Road, Mountain View, CA 94043. More information regarding membership and pricing is available via the Bay Area Bike Share website.
Parking and Carpooling
Parking is very limited and available only in the Google I/O designated lots located across from Shoreline Amphitheater along Shoreline Boulevard next to the fire station. This is also the only valid passenger pick-up and drop-off location.
There is no event parking along Amphitheater Parkway or Charleston Road. If you plan to drive, we recommend carpooling with other attendees due to limited parking availability at the venue. Preferred parking spaces will be available for cars containing 2 or more people.
uberPOOL
Download the Uber app from Google Play or the App Store to use uberPOOL to share a ride with another rider along the same route for a cheaper fare.
Attendees may enter the code GOOGLEIO16 to receive up to $10 off uberPOOL rides. Trips must begin or end at Shoreline Amphitheatre. This code is valid from May 18-20, limit 2 rides per day. Please note there is limited availability.
The only valid passenger pick-up and drop-off location is located in the Google I/O parking lot across from Shoreline Amphitheatre and next to the fire station.
Lyft Line
Download the Lyft app from Google Play or the App Store and use Lyft Line to share a ride with others going the same way for less.
Enter the code GOOGLEIO16 to receive up to $10 off a Lyft Line ride. Rides must begin or end at Shoreline Amphitheatre and take place within the Silicon Valley region. The code is valid from May 18-20 for the first 1,000 attendees to redeem.
The Lyft Line pick-up and drop-off location is located in the Google I/O parking lot across from Shoreline Amphitheatre and next to the fire station.
Hotels
We have room blocks at many hotels. Use the map below to find a hotel that’s best for you.
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Schedule
I/O 2016 is 3 full days of developer content from May 18th-20th. Check out the agenda to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the festivities. Looking to skip the lines before the keynote? You can pick up your badge beginning May 17th between 7am-7pm at Shoreline Amphitheatre. Keynote seating will be assigned on a first come, first served basis at badge pickup.
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2016 dates & location
The 2016 developer festival will be held from May 18 – 20 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California.
Stay informed
To stay up to date on the latest information on sessions, speakers, and activities, be sure to visit the Google I/O 2016 website, the Google Developers Blog, and follow us on Google+ and Twitter. You can also follow and join the social conversation about Google I/O 2016 via the official #io16 hashtag. In addition, we’ll be emailing all registered attendees the latest information and check-in instructions prior to the festival.
Content formats
Throughout the three days of the festival, in-person attendees will be able to participate by attending sessions, getting hands on in the sandbox and codelabs, office hours and more.
Live stream & recordings
If you’re unable to attend Google I/O, you can still be part of the magic. You can watch the live stream of the keynote and many other sessions via I/O Live on our website.
I/O Live embed widget
The I/O Live embed widget allows you to deliver I/O highlights and live announcements directly to your audience. If you’re interested in embedding the I/O Live widget on your website, access the configuration tool.
I/O Extended
Google I/O Extended events happen around the world and are hosted by local developers during I/O. During these events, organizers may live stream the event and host their own sessions including hackathons, codelabs, demos, etc. If you’re joining us as an I/O Extended host this year, here are the steps you should take to get started:
- Read through the Organizer Guide to get tips and suggestions on how to host a successful event.
- Register your public event on the I/O website for increased visibility.
- Join the I/O Extended 2016 Organizers Google+ Community to exchange ideas with other hosts.
- Use the official #io16extended hashtag on all your social posts related to I/O Extended for easier discoverability.
For questions about the I/O Extended program, contact us at io16extended@google.com.
I/O website
This page is more than a typical website. It’s a fully-interactive, offline-enabled application. Here are some of the features you should know about:
- Sign in: By signing into the site, you can create a customized I/O schedule.
- Push notifications: You can choose to receive notifications when I/O is about to start, events added to My Schedule are about to start, and videos of sessions added to My Schedule are available. Note: Notifications are only supported in Chrome, on Android and desktop, and activated per device. To receive notifications on multiple devices, sign in on each device, enable notifications, and make sure you’re online. All device notifications can be turned on/off at any time in the settings panel.
- Offline support: By virtue of using the Service Worker API for caching, our site works fully offline, allowing you to browse it at your leisure. It will also load faster even while online. Read more.
- Add to homescreen: You can add our app to your mobile home screen, allowing you to launch it at any time with only 1 tap.
Registration
Open Registration Application Dates
The window to submit a registration application will open at 9AM PST on March 8, 2016 and remain open until 5PM PST on March 10, 2016, so you’ll have plenty of time to apply. We’ll randomly select applicants from among all of the qualified applications once the window closes on March 10, 2016 and notify those selected via email. The order in which registration applications are received has no bearing on the final outcome.
Here’s what to expect during the registration application window:
- You will need to sign in with a Google account to begin the application.
- You will then complete the required registration fields.
- Once you’ve successfully completed the application, you will reach a confirmation screen and receive a confirmation email confirming your application submission shortly thereafter.
Price
General Admission Ticket: $900
Academic Admission Ticket: $300
Registration Terms & Conditions
- Each individual may purchase only one ticket. Tickets for Google I/O are for the full three-day festival and no single-day tickets are available.
- You may not register on behalf of anyone else.
- Google I/O tickets must be used by the original registrant and are non-transferable.
- Tickets may not be sold, bartered, auctioned, or transferred in any way and doing so may result in Google rendering the ticket null and void without any responsibility to Google.
- At check-in, we will check your photo ID prior to assigning you your Google I/O badge. We’re OK with government issued licenses, passports, and other forms of identification. If you do not have proper identification, you won’t be able to receive a badge and will not be admitted into the festival.
- If you buy an academic ticket and can’t provide academic documentation during check-in at Google I/O, you won’t be admitted or offered a refund, nor will you be able to convert your ticket to general admission. Please be sure to bring a current school ID or other proof that you are qualified to receive this special rate when you check in at the festival.
- If you’ve already registered for Google I/O but are no longer able attend, you can request a refund by updating your RSVP from “Yes” to “No” in the registration form through April 29, 2016. Any cancellations made after that date will not be refunded.
- Attendees must be at least 15 years of age to attend Google I/O. 15, 16 and 17 year old attendees do not require an adult to accompany them; however, they must provide a signed parental consent form in advance or during on-site check-in. In addition, Google will not offer chaperone tickets for 15, 16 and 17 year old attendees.
- Attendees are not permitted to bring guests to Google I/O or to the After Hours party. If you have someone traveling with you, they will need to register themselves and purchase an attendee ticket.
- Photographs and/or video taken at Google I/O by Google, or others on behalf of Google, may include your image or likeness. You agree that Google may use such photographs and/or video for any purpose without compensation to you.
- All information entered into the registration form must be correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge. All information must be entered in English. Some of the information entered (such as name, company, and the photo you upload), will be displayed on the attendee badge.
- Google I/O badges may contain NFC, BLE, or other RFID technologies to help us serve attendees and determine participation in various sessions and activities.
- All registered attendees agree to allow Google to contact them regarding their registration and attendance at the event. By purchasing a ticket, you agree to allow Google to communicate with you via email with information regarding the event.
- Attendance at Google I/O is not allowed by the following:
- residents of embargoed countries,
- individuals ordinarily resident in embargoed countries, or
- individuals otherwise prohibited by applicable export controls and sanctions programs.
More registration details
- Once registered, you will not be able to change the name on your registration. Please make sure to register using the name that matches the government-issued photo ID you will be presenting when you check in to the festival.
- Registration for Google I/O includes three full days of sessions, product demos, admission to the After Hours reception, and attendance at the keynote. We also provide complimentary breakfast, lunch, and snacks each day. In addition, attendees receive a festival badge and may be offered additional gifts. If you are not sure whether the professional guidelines for your school, university, organization, or agency would allow you to accept these items, please check with your local ethics officer before the event. The food and gifts are optional, so it may be possible to attend Google I/O even if you cannot accept any giveaways.
- If you are not a resident of the USA, you should check with your local government to determine the required documents and arrangements needed for your travel to the USA. If you require a visa letter regarding your Google I/O attendance, you can send a request to io16@google.com. Google will not be able to contact an embassy on your behalf.
Academic tickets
We offer a limited number of tickets at a discounted rate of $300 for academia. To qualify, you need to be an active full-time student, professor, faculty or staff at a high school or higher education institution. This also includes those who graduated in 2016 prior to the event. When you check in at the festival, you’ll need to provide a current school ID, transcript, credential, or other form of documentation which demonstrates that you are qualified to receive this special rate.
- Once purchased, general admission tickets can’t be converted to academic tickets, and vice versa.
- If you buy an academic ticket and can’t provide academic documentation when you arrive at Google I/O, you won’t be admitted or offered a refund, nor will you be able to convert your ticket to general admission.
Press tickets
We will be offering a limited number of press passes to qualified members of the media. To submit a request, please fill out this form. If you have additional questions, please email googleiopress@google.com for more information. Please note that we will have a limited number of press passes available and will be vetting requests. Filling out the form doesn’t guarantee you a press pass. Our team will contact you if we are able to accommodate your request. Unfortunately, we have a limited number of press passes, which have already been distributed. If you are a journalist and have questions about Google I/O, please email googleiopress@google.com.
Attendance Details
All presentations at Google I/O will be in English. Attendance at all sessions, codelabs and events for Google I/O is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Pro tips
If you’re joining us in person at Shoreline Amphitheatre, here are some useful tips to navigate your way through the conference:
- Badge pick-up: Everyone is guaranteed a seat for the keynote but the best seats will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Badge pick-up starts at 7:00AM on May 17 so make sure to come by early!
- Meals: Attendees are offered complimentary breakfast, lunch and snacks on all days of the conference.
- Lost & Found: Will be located at the Conference Help Desk during event hours. Any items left overnight will be turned over to the Conference Security Office.
- Bike parking: This is complimentary for attendees and will be available during event hours. Bike parking will be located in Lot D.
- After Hours: Two nights you don’t want to miss! Attendees are invited to enjoy food, drinks, music, games, and more during the evenings of May 18 and May 19 at Shoreline Amphitheatre. Your attendee badge is required for entrance.
Badges & badge pick-up
To expedite the check-in process, we will begin badge pick-up on Tuesday, May 17, at Shoreline Amphitheatre. Make sure to bring your photo ID along with your registration confirmation email, as we’ll need to verify it prior to assigning you your Google I/O badge. We’re OK with government issued licenses, passports, and other forms of identification. If you don’t have proper identification, you won’t be able to receive a badge and won’t be admitted into the conference. If you’re an Academic attendee, please remember to bring proof of eligibility.
New this year: Everyone is guaranteed a seat for the keynote but the best seats will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis during badge pick-up beginning at 7am on May 17. So make sure to come by early!
Please note, you may not share, give, or otherwise provide your badge to anyone. Google I/O badges aren’t replaceable, so don’t lose yours or you won’t be readmitted to the conference. You must wear your Google I/O badge to gain admission to Google I/O and to visit the sessions, developer sandbox, and After Hours parties. If requested by security, please display or provide additional identification. Google I/O badges may include your name, company or organization (if provided), and photo.
After Hours
All registered attendees are invited to the After Hours parties on the evenings of May 18th and May 19th. Festival credentials will be required for entry. Please join us for food, drinks, music, games, and more. Alcoholic beverages will be available for those 21 and over.
Event attire
Google I/O is a developer event, so please be comfortable and casual. There is no enforced dress code. Please note, the entire festival will be outdoors this year. The Bay Area gets chilly in the evenings, so take this into consideration when planning your attire.
Accessibility accommodations for attendees
Google strives to make events open and accessible to everyone, regardless of disability or special needs. For event participants with disabilities and/or special needs, please let us know during registration or send an email to io16@google.com. This information will be kept private and will be distributed only to the individuals who need to know it to complete your accommodation request.
Shoreline Amphitheatre is an entirely outdoor venue. While the keynote will be taking place in an open-air amphitheatre, the sessions will take place in enclosed areas. All areas of the venue are accessible for wheelchair users. Additionally, there will be a service dog relief area.
We will provide live real-time transcription (CART) for the keynote and some of our sessions. Caption text displayed on a large screen at the front of the room will be accessible to all attendees. We will also use the text to provide captions for I/O Live and post-event recordings.
We will be happy to provide an ASL interpreter to accompany you in the sessions at Google I/O. We will do our best to find a technical translator that is familiar with the domain, but please keep in mind that the interpreter will probably not be able to meet with the speakers beforehand. Please let us know during registration if you need an ASL interpreter at Google I/O.
ADA parking spaces will be available in Lot D. When arriving to the venue, please follow signs for ADA parking and have your placard hanging from the car mirror and visible to parking employees at all times to expedite the parking process. Accessible parking spaces are readily available on a first-come, first-served basis and may not be reserved in advance to fairly serve all attendees.
If you have other specific needs, please let us know during your registration or send an email to io16@google.com. Otherwise, please approach the Help Desk at Google I/O if you need assistance or have questions about accessibility.
Google Event Community Guidelines and Anti-Harassment Policy
Google is dedicated to providing a harassment-free and inclusive event experience for everyone regardless of gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disabilities, neurodiversity, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, nationality, race, age, religion, or other protected category. We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form. Google takes violations of our policy seriously and will respond appropriately. For more information on Google’s Event Community Guidelines and Anti-Harassment Policy, please see here.
All participants of Google events must abide by the following policy:
Be excellent to each other.
Treat everyone with respect. Participate while acknowledging that everyone deserves to be here — and each of us has the right to enjoy our experience without fear of harassment, discrimination, or condescension, whether blatant or via micro-aggressions. Jokes shouldn’t demean others. Consider what you are saying and how it would feel if it were said to or about you.
Speak up if you see or hear something.
Harassment is not tolerated, and you are empowered to politely engage when you or others are disrespected. The person making you feel uncomfortable may not be aware of what they are doing, and politely bringing their behavior to their attention is encouraged.
Practice saying “Yes and” to each other.
It’s a theatre improv technique to build on each other’s ideas. We all benefit when we create together.
We have a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for harassment of any kind, including but not limited to:
- Stalking/following
- Deliberate intimidation
- Harassing photography or recording
- Sustained disruption of talks or other events
- Offensive verbal language
- Verbal language that reinforces social structures of domination
- Sexual imagery and language in public spaces
- Inappropriate physical contact
- Unwelcome sexual or physical attention
In relation to, but not limited to:
- Neurodiversity
- Race
- Color
- National origin
- Gender identity
- Gender expression
- Sexual orientation
- Age
- Body size
- Disabilities
- Appearance
- Religion
- Pregnancy
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. Our zero tolerance policy means that we will look into and review every allegation of violation of our Event Community Guidelines and Anti-Harassment Policy and respond appropriately. We empower and encourage you to report any behavior that makes you or others feel uncomfortable by finding a Google staff member wearing a light grey, Google I/O 2016 staff shirt or by emailing googleiocommunity@google.com.
Event staff will be happy to help participants contact hotel/venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing discomfort or harassment to feel safe for the duration of the event. We value your attendance.
This policy extends to talks, forums, workshops, codelabs, social media, parties, hallway conversations, all attendees, partners, sponsors, volunteers, event staff, etc. You catch our drift. Google reserves the right to refuse admittance to, or remove any person from, any Google hosted event (including future Google events) at any time in its sole discretion. This includes, but is not limited to, attendees behaving in a disorderly manner or failing to comply with this policy, and the terms and conditions herein. If a participant engages in harassing or uncomfortable behavior, the conference organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning or expelling the offender from the conference with no refund.
Smoking
Smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor smoking areas.
No soliciting
No solicitation or selling of items or services is allowed at Google I/O. Any attendee conducting these activities may be removed from the festival.
Youth Attendance
Attendees must be at least 15 years of age to attend Google I/O. 15, 16 and 17 year old attendees do not require an adult to accompany them; however, they must provide a signed parental consent form in advance or during on-site check-in. In addition, Google will not offer chaperone tickets for 15, 16 and 17 year old attendees.
Child Care
We will offer group child care to festival attendees at no charge. Child care will be provided by Corporate Kids. Children aged 0 months through 8 years are eligible. Please note that we have limited availability and may not be able to accommodate all requests.
Mothers’ rooms
There will be two mothers’ rooms open on May 18 & 19 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and May 20 from 8:00AM to 4:00 PM. Sign up sheets will be available in front of the mothers’ rooms and usage is first come, first served. Please see the conference help desk for more information.
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