Get ready for Google I/O: Program lineup revealed

The Google I/O agenda is live. We're excited to share Google’s biggest announcements across AI, Android, Web, and Cloud May 20-21. Tune in to learn how we’re making development easier so you can build faster.

We'll kick things off with the Google Keynote at 10:00 AM PT on May 20th, followed by the Developer Keynote at 1:30 PM PT. This year, we're livestreaming two days of sessions directly from Mountain View, bringing more of the I/O experience to you, wherever you are.

Here’s a sneak peek of what we’ll cover:

• AI advancements: Learn how Gemini models enable you to build new applications and unlock new levels of productivity. Explore the flexibility offered by options like our Gemma open models and on-device capabilities.
• Build excellent apps, across devices with Android: Crafting exceptional app experiences across devices is now even easier with Android. Dive into sessions focused on building intelligent apps with Google AI and boosting your productivity, alongside creating adaptive user experiences and leveraging the power of Google Play.
• Powerful web, made easier: Exciting new features continue to accelerate web development, helping you to build richer, more reliable web experiences. We’ll share the latest innovations in web UI, Baseline progress, new multimodal built-in AI APIs using Gemini Nano, and how AI in DevTools streamline building innovative web experiences.

Plan your I/O

Join us online for livestreams May 20-21, followed by on-demand sessions and codelabs on May 22. Register today and explore the full program for sessions like these:

• What's new in Android
• Demis Hassabis on the frontiers of AI
• What's new in Chrome
• What's new in Google Cloud

We're excited to share what's next and see what you build!

By the Google I/O team

Google Summer of Code 2025 Contributor Applications Now Open!

Join Google Summer of Code (GSoC) and contribute to the world of open source! Applications for GSoC are open from March 24 to April 8, 2025.

Since 2005, GSoC has successfully brought over 21,000 new contributors from 123 countries into the open source community. This is an exciting opportunity for students and beginners to open source (18+) to gain real-world experience this summer. You will spend 12+ weeks coding, learning about open source development, and earn a competitive stipend under the guidance of experienced mentors.

Learn More and Apply

• Read the Contributor Guide and Advice for people applying for GSoC to learn more about application basics.

• Make your proposal stand out! Read the Writing a proposal doc written by former contributors.

• Watch our Intro to GSoC video, as well as the GSoC Org Highlight videos and Community Talks Series to get inspired about projects that contributors have worked on in the past.

• Read the Google Summer of Code Program Rules, FAQ, and join us in our Discord Channel to connect with the community.

• Explore the 185 mentoring organizations and use filters to sort by your interests including programming language and category.

• Reach out now to your preferred organizations via their contact methods listed on the GSoC site

Interested contributors may register and submit project proposals on the GSoC site from now until Tuesday, April 8th at 18:00 UTC.

Best of luck to all our applicants!

By Stephanie Taylor, Mary Radomile and Lucila Ortíz – GSoC Program Admins

Meet the Mentoring organizations of GSoC 2025!

We are thrilled to share that we have selected 185 open source projects for the 21st year of Google Summer of Code (GSoC)

Get to know more about each organization via their individual GSoC program page. There you will find the best way to engage with each community, view project ideas, and read their contributor guidance for applying to their organization.

Applications for the GSoC Contributors are open March 24 - April 8, 2025

The 2025 GSoC program is open to students and to beginners in open source software development. If you are eager to enhance your chances of becoming a GSoC contributor this year, we highly recommend following these steps:

• Get inspired by watching the 'Introduction to GSoC' video for a quick overview and the Community Talks to learn more about past projects that contributors completed.
• Review the Contributor Guide and Advice for Applying to GSoC.
• Review the list of accepted organizations.
• We recommend finding two to three Orgs that interest you and reading through their project ideas. Use the filters on the site to help you narrow down based on the programming languages you are familiar with or categories that interest you.
• Once you find an idea that excites you, reach out to the organization right away via their preferred communication methods. Communicating early and often will increase your chances of being accepted.
• Introduce yourself to the mentors and community and ask questions to determine if this project idea is a good fit for your skill set and interests.
• Use the information you received to write up your proposal.

Join us in our upcoming Info session!

• Contributor Talk #3 on Thursday, March 6, 16:00 UTC
Join the talk here: meet.google.com/gyq-mcuz-wey

Finally, you can find more information about the program on our website which includes the full 2025 timeline. You’ll also find the FAQ, Program Rules and some videos with more details about GSoC for both contributors and mentors.

Welcome aboard 2025 Mentoring Organizations! We are looking forward to an amazing year!

By Stephanie Taylor, Mary Radomile & Lucila Ortíz – GSoC Program Admins