Apple WWDC 2026

WWDC, or the Worldwide Developers Conference, is Apple's annual event for previewing software updates and developer tools. WWDC26 is the 37th edition, first announced in March 2026.

The week is primarily online and free for all developers worldwide. Apple will also welcome more than 1,000 selected developers, designers and students to Apple Park in Cupertino on June 8 for an in-person celebration. All other participation is online.

The week includes a keynote, Platforms State of the Union, more than 100 video sessions, Group Labs, the Apple Design Awards and the Apple Developer Forums.

What usually happens at WWDC

WWDC opens with a pre-recorded keynote announcing new OS versions and any hardware. The Platforms State of the Union follows the same afternoon, going deeper on APIs and developer tools. Video sessions, Group Labs and Forums run Tuesday through Friday, giving developers direct access to Apple engineers and designers.

When is Apple WWDC 2026 happening

June 8 to 12, 2026. Keynote at 10 a.m. PDT, Platforms State of the Union at 1 p.m. PDT, both on June 8. Group Labs run Tuesday through Friday. Full schedule on developer.apple.com.

WWDC 2026: Latest Updates

Apple Design Awards: 36 finalists announced

Apple announced 36 finalists across six categories: Delight and Fun, Inclusivity, Innovation, Interaction, Social Impact, and Visuals and Graphics. Winners will be revealed during WWDC week.

Swift Student Challenge: 350 winners selected

Apple confirmed 350 Swift Student Challenge winners for 2026. 50 Distinguished Winners have been invited to Cupertino for a three-day in-person experience during WWDC week.

Main topics at WWDC 2026

iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27

Apple is expected to preview iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27. Updates are expected to include new AI features and major changes to Siri. Apple completed a spring hardware cycle in March 2026, so WWDC26 is expected to be software-focused.

Apple Intelligence and Siri

AI advancements are confirmed as a focus in Apple's official newsroom. Apple is expected to introduce a more capable Siri with chatbot-style abilities, addressing delays from its original Apple Intelligence rollout.

watchOS 27, tvOS 27 and visionOS 27

Updates across all remaining Apple platforms are expected as part of the keynote and Platforms State of the Union.

Developer tools and frameworks

Group Labs cover Apple Intelligence, developer tools, design, graphics and games, and machine learning. Sessions and curated guides help developers navigate announcements by platform and topic.

Event experiences

Apple Keynote

June 8, 10 a.m. PDT. Pre-recorded and streams live on apple.com, the Apple TV app and the Apple YouTube channel. On-demand playback available after the stream.

Platforms State of the Union

June 8, 1 p.m. PDT. A deeper look at new APIs, features and technologies. Available on the Apple Developer app, website, YouTube channel and bilibili.

Video sessions and guides

More than 100 new sessions available throughout the week on the Apple Developer app and website, YouTube channel and bilibili.

Group Labs

Live online Q&A sessions hosted by Apple engineers and designers, Tuesday through Friday, up to 60 minutes each.

Apple Design Awards

Winners announced during WWDC week across the six confirmed finalist categories.

Swift Student Challenge

50 Distinguished Winners attend a three-day on-site experience at Apple Park during WWDC week.

Apple Developer Forums

Apple experts available throughout the week to answer questions on tools and technologies.

Why WWDC 2026 matters

For iOS and macOS developers

First developer betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 and all other platform updates ship on June 8, with sessions and labs covering what has changed.

For AI and Siri integrations

Group Labs and sessions on Apple Intelligence give developers early access to on-device AI frameworks ahead of the autumn release.

For product and design teams

The Design Awards and design sessions signal what Apple considers best-in-class across its platforms.

For enterprise and engineering teams

New APIs and frameworks previewed at WWDC set the roadmap for any organisation shipping on Apple platforms.

Venue

In-person (invite only)

Apple Park, One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, California 95014. June 8 only. Limited to more than 1,000 selected attendees and Swift Student Challenge Distinguished Winners.

Online

Free for all developers worldwide via the Apple Developer app, apple.com, the Apple YouTube channel and bilibili.

Registration and access

All online sessions, Group Labs and video content are free. No registration is required to watch the keynote. Developer betas require an Apple Developer Program membership at USD 99 per year. In-person attendance at Apple Park is by invitation only.