Apple’s (hybrid) WWDC 2024 will take place June 10

Apple has confirmed this year’s most important event, Worldwide Developers Conference returns June 10, 2024.

The company will continue to offer the event using the now time tested hybrid approach it adopted during Covid. That means developers can tune in free from wherever they are, though some can join a special Apple Park WWDC event on June 10.

What Apple said at WWDC 24

“We’re so excited to connect with developers from around the world for an extraordinary week of technology and community at WWDC24,” said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. “WWDC is all about sharing new ideas and providing our amazing developers with innovative tools and resources to help them make something even more wonderful.”

What developers can expect

Along with the hugely important Apple keynote and State of the Union address, WWDC will shine a light on all the latest developments in Apple’s software platforms. At time of writing most of us expect this will include a focus on applied AI across its products.

WWDC 2024 is a free event for developers. As well as an early glance at coming OS improvements, developers will also gain access to Apple experts and insights into new tools, frameworks, and features.

Sessions, technical explanations and in depth developer events will all be available across the week using the Apple Developer apps, the web and YouTube.

This year’s conference will include video sessions and opportunities to engage with Apple designers and engineers and connect with the worldwide developer community.

What about the in-person event?

Apple will invite a limited number of developers to Apple Park on June 10. They will get to watch the keynote, meet Apple team members, and join a range of special activities. Space will be limited, and details on how to apply to attend can be found on the Apple Developer site and app.

Apple will also host new student developers via the Swift Student Challenge, one of many Apple programs that seek to uplift the next generation of developers, creators, and entrepreneurs.

On March 28, this year’s applicants will be notified of their status, and winners will be eligible to apply for the in-person experience at Apple Park. Fifty Distinguished Winners, who are recognised for outstanding submissions, will be invited to Cupertino for a three-day experience.

Apple will share additional conference information in advance of WWDC24 through the Apple Developer app and on the Apple Developer website.

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