Event Overview

Google Cloud Next serves as a central hub for developers, IT leaders, and business decision-makers to explore advancements in cloud infrastructure and enterprise digital transformation.

• Primary Theme: The 2026 event focuses on Agentic AI—moving beyond experimental generative AI toward autonomous AI agents that can perform complex tasks, multi-step reasoning, and workflow automation at scale.
• Key Topics: Sessions cover six primary tracks, including Agentic AI, Cloud Infrastructure (compute, networking, storage), Security, Data, and App Modernization.
• Target Audience: Tailored for cloud architects, data scientists, AI engineers, and security professionals.

Conference Highlights

• Keynotes & Spotlights: High-profile presentations from Google executives and industry leaders detailing new product launches and the future of the Google Cloud roadmap.
• Interactive Learning: Attendees can participate in technical breakouts, hands-on demos, and workshops held across the exhibition space.
• “Next at Night”: An evening celebration at Allegiant Stadium featuring live performances by major artists, including The Killers and Wyclef Jean.
• Community & Networking: Dedicated lounges and events for startups, venture capitalists, and developers to connect.

Registration & Participation

The site provides resources for both in-person and digital participation:

• In-person: Attendees must be 21+. Pricing follows a tiered structure, starting at roughly $2,299 for standard registration and increasing to $2,999 for on-site registration.
• Digital: A free digital pass is available, providing access to livestreamed keynotes and on-demand session content.
• Government Rates: Discounted rates are available for attendees with .gov or .mil email addresses.

Related Events

• 

  How Anyone Can Become a Solo Founder with AI

  May 5 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am PDT
• 

  Web3 Wednesdays 7-9pm at Loaded Empanadas in Summerlin 1st Wed. of Every Month

  May 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm PDT
• 

  URx Conference 2026 – Forward Together

  May 7 @ 9:00 am – May 8 @ 3:00 pm PDT