Highlights
- The Google I/O 2025 conference will be held on May 20-21 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California.
- It will focus on AI, Android 16, and other tech advancements.
- Sundar Pichai met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the AI Action Summit in Paris.
- Both discussed AI’s future, opportunities for India and collaboration on digital transformation.
- PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron co-chaired the summit emphasising India’s role in AI.
Google has officially announced the dates for Google I/O 2025, its biggest developer conference of the year. The event will take place on May 20 and May 21 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California and will also be streamed online.
The countdown to #GoogleIO begins! 🎉 Join us on May 20-21 for live streamed keynotes, sessions and more → https://t.co/BJCe4w8BPR pic.twitter.com/YBo0QjOMK1
— Google (@Google) February 11, 2025
What to Expect at Google I/O 2025
The event will serve as a platform for Google to showcase its latest advancements across AI, Android, web and cloud technologies.
Google’s official blog post reads, “Join us live on May 20 and 21 from Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View and online at io.google. At I/O, you’ll learn more about Google’s newest products, technologies, and innovations in AI, Android and more.”
This year’s conference is expected to focus heavily on artificial intelligence with likely announcements around Android 16, Google’s AI chatbots and new generative AI tools. There could also be updates on Wear OS, Google Maps and other key services within Google’s ecosystem.
The event will kick off with the Google Keynote, delivered by CEO Sundar Pichai, followed by the Developer Keynote. Across the two days, attendees can expect breakout sessions, product demos, Q&As, and networking opportunities.
Interestingly, Google I/O 2025 overlaps with Microsoft Build, another major developer event. Microsoft’s conference runs from May 19 to May 22 and is also expected to focus on AI innovations.
To recall, the I/O event of 2024 focused on as many as 100 announcements, which included the Gemini 1.5 models, the Project Astra AI assistant, the Imagen 3 image generation model and more.
Sundar Pichai Meets PM Modi at Paris AI Summit
Meanwhile, Sundar Pichai met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the AI Action Summit in Paris, where global leaders gathered to discuss AI’s future.
Pichai shared his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter) saying, “Delighted to meet with PM @narendramodi today while in Paris for the AI Action Summit. We discussed the incredible opportunities AI will bring to India and ways we can work closely together on India’s digital transformation.”
Delighted to meet with PM @narendramodi today while in Paris for the AI Action Summit. We discussed the incredible opportunities AI will bring to India and ways we can work closely together on India’s digital transformation pic.twitter.com/OXA3vfQ6OT
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) February 11, 2025
PM Modi co-chaired the summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron highlighting India’s role in shaping the global AI landscape. The discussions focused on ethical AI development, economic opportunities and strategic partnerships.
During his visit, PM Modi also addressed the India-France CEOs Forum, emphasising the growing economic ties between the two nations. He noted that business leaders from both countries are working together to drive growth, innovation and investment in key industries.
Speaking at the event, PM Modi said, “This is more than just a business event–it’s a convergence of the brightest minds from India and France. You are embracing the mantra of innovation, collaboration, and elevation, driving progress with purpose. Beyond forging boardroom connections, you are actively reinforcing the strategic partnership between India and France.”
PM Modi also underscored the shared trust and values that bind the two nations. “India and France aren’t just connected by democratic values. Deep trust, innovation, and serving the people are the pillars of our friendship. Our relationship isn’t limited to just our two nations. Together, we’re providing solutions to global problems,” he remarked.
Highlighting India’s leadership in AI adoption and its commitment to leveraging technology for inclusive growth, PM Modi stated, “India has successfully built a digital public infrastructure for over 1.4 billion people at a very low cost. It is built around an open and accessible network with regulations and a wide range of applications to modernize our economy, reform governance, and transform lives.”
FAQs
Q1. When and where will Google I/O 2025 take place?
Answer. Google I/O 2025 will take place on May 20 and May 21 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California and will also be streamed online.
Q2. What are some expected focuses of the Google I/O 2025 conference?
Answer. The conference is expected to focus heavily on artificial intelligence, with likely announcements around Android 16, Google’s AI chatbots, and new generative AI tools.
Q3. Which AI event did Sundar Pichai and PM Modi recently meet?
Answer. Sundar Pichai attended the AI Action Summit in Paris, where he met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss AI’s future and opportunities for India.
Q4. Who co-chaired the AI Action Summit and what topics were discussed?
Answer. PM Modi co-chaired the summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, and the discussions focused on ethical AI development, economic opportunities and strategic partnerships.
Q5. What did PM Modi highlight about India’s achievements at the AI Action Summit?
Answer. PM Modi highlighted that India has successfully built a digital public infrastructure for over 1.4 billion people at a very low cost, modernizing the economy, reforming governance, and transforming lives.
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