Apple just announced that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference will take place from June 8 to June 12 this year. The event kicks off with the main keynote address on Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Just like recent years, the conference remains a free and primarily online experience for all developers who want to tune in and see what software changes are coming.
What to expect from Apple’s latest software updates
The focus of the event is always on the next generation of operating systems. This year, Apple will reveal the details for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27. Developers rely on these sessions to learn how to build new features into their own apps before the software rolls out to the general public in the fall.
We should also learn more about any upcoming artificial intelligence tools that Apple plans to integrate into its devices.
Here’s how to attend the in-person event
Even though the main conference streams online, Apple is still hosting a special in-person viewing party. A select group of developers and students can visit the Apple Park campus in Cupertino on opening day. Those who get selected will watch the main keynote together, meet with Apple staff, and take a tour of the campus grounds.
Apple handles attendance through a random lottery system. If you are a member of the Apple Developer Program or a previous Swift Student Challenge winner, you can submit your name right now. The deadline to enter the lottery closes late on Monday, March 30.
Where to watch the WWDC 2026 conference from home
For everyone else, the entire five-day conference is very easy to follow online. Apple broadcasts the main keynote and all the technical developer sessions directly through the Apple Developer app. You can also stream the big announcements on the main Apple website or catch the replays on YouTube.
More details and specific event schedules will pop up on the developer site as June gets closer.
