You can't stream the energy: A developer's guide to Google Cloud Next '26 in Vegas
Blog post from Google Cloud
Google Cloud Next '26, taking place in Las Vegas from April 22-24, is the largest annual event for developers working on Google Cloud, focusing on the latest advancements in agentic AI, modern infrastructure, and collaborative problem-solving. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in live coding sessions and technical breakouts, exploring topics such as AI-driven developer workflows, real-time multimodal applications, and zero-trust security architecture. The event emphasizes the unique value of in-person interactions, offering numerous meetups and networking opportunities to foster collaboration and idea exchange among developers and industry experts. Highlighted sessions include insights into scaling agentic applications, optimizing infrastructure for global enterprises, and enhancing observability and deployment efficiency. While many sessions will be available online, the organizers stress that the spontaneous connections and innovative discussions are best experienced in person.
| Trend | Post Mentions | Total Month Mentions | Posts | Companies | MoM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Agents | 3 | 4,545 | 963 | 231 | +27% |
| Observability | 3 | 3,204 | 716 | 172 | +14% |
| Real-time | 3 | 6,457 | 1,307 | 242 | +28% |
| Zero Trust | 2 | 153 | 42 | 27 | +119% |
| OpenTelemetry | 1 | 622 | 137 | 51 | +51% |
| Serverless | 1 | 729 | 189 | 89 | -11% |
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