Google Cloud Next, developer style
Posted by
Jeana Jorgensen, Senior
Director, Cloud Product Marketing and Sustainability, Google
Google Cloud Next
is coming up on October 11 - 13.
Register
at no cost today and join us live to explore what’s new
and what’s coming next in Google Cloud.
You’ll find lots of developer-specific content in the
Developer
Zone
. Here’s a preview of what we’ve curated for you this year.
A developer keynote to get you thinking about the
future
For the Next developer keynote we’re going to share our top 10 cloud technology predictions
that we believe could come true by the end of 2025.
Hear from our experts who are on the cutting edge of many of these technology trends, whether
it's AI, data and analytics, or modern cloud infrastructure:
| Jeanine Banks, VP of Developer Products and
Community
|
| Erik Brewer, VP of Infrastructure and Google
Fellow
|
| Andi Gutmans, VP & GM of
Databases
|
DevFests to find your
people
DevFests are local tech conferences hosted by Google Developer Groups around the world during
Next ‘22. The content of each one will vary to suit the local developer community. You might
find hands-on labs, technical talks, or simply a chance to connect.
To find a DevFest near you, visit
the
DevFest page
and filter the map by Google Cloud Next. You can RSVP via the map
interface. Quick side tip…this is separate from Next registration.
Challenges to flex your skills
Drone Racing
That’s right, you can
use your development skills to influence drone races
. Welcome to
the Google Cloud Fly Cup Challenge!
In the challenge, you can use Drone Racing League (DRL) race data and Google Cloud analytics
tools to predict race outcomes and then provide tips to DRL pilots to help enhance their
season performance. Compete for the chance to win a trip to the season finale of the 2022-23
DRL Algorand World Championship and be celebrated on stage.
Google Clout
Challenge
Spice up the middle of your week with a no-cost, 20-minute competition posted each Wednesday
until October 10. All challenges will take place in Google Cloud Skills Boost. And as a new
user, you can get 30 days of no-cost access to Google Cloud Skills Boost* ? plenty of time to
complete the whole challenge.
Test your knowledge against your fellow developers and race the clock to see how fast you can
complete the challenge. The faster you go, the higher your score.
Can you top your last score?
To participate, follow these three steps:
- Enroll - Go to
our
website
, click the link to the weekly challenge, and enroll in the quest using your
Google Cloud Skills Boost account.
- Play - Attempt the challenge as many times as you want. Remember the
faster you are, the higher your score!
- Share - Share your score card on Twitter/LinkedIn using #GoogleClout
- Win - Complete all 10 weekly challenges to earn exclusive #GoogleClout
badges
*Requires credit card
Innovator Hive livestreams to get the latest tech
news
Innovator Hive livestreams are your unique opportunity to hear from Google Cloud executives
and engineers as we announce the latest innovations. Join any livestream to explore technical
content featuring new Google Cloud technologies.
Save your seat at Next
We at Google are getting excited for Next ‘22. It’s this year’s big moment to dive into the
latest innovations, hear from Google experts, get inspired by what your peers are doing with
technology, and try out some new skills.
There’s so much good stuff lined up ? all we’re missing at this point is some #GoogleClout
badge boasting, drone stat analyzing, technology-minded people to geek out with.
Register for Next ‘22 today
and join the fun live in October.
See you there!
