2019 BizBash Most Innovative Meeting
2017 Ex Award Winner - Best B2B Environment
2017 Ex Silver Winner - The Leap of Faith Award
For three days, Google I/O takes over more than 10.5 acres within the Shoreline Amphitheater property in Mountain View, CA, bringing together over 7,000 developers from around the world. The event includes in-depth talks, immersive hands-on learning with Google experts, and an exclusive first look at Google’s latest hardware and software products and features. I/O is vibrant outdoor festival environment designed to empower developers through content, access, connection, and excitement.
The Design
Vibrant, fresh, celebratory, boundary-pushing – these are just some of the ways to describe the overall look and feel of Google I/O 2019, which houses over 136,000 sq. ft. of interactive elements. The event’s vibrant stomping grounds generate excitement among attendees, all the while highlighting Google’s new discoveries and technological breakthroughs.
The inspiration behind the design, which features over 20,000 sq. ft. of exhibits and more than 80,000 sq. ft. of classroom space? Celebrating the potential behind all of Google’s creations — past, present and future. An all-out bash, Google I/O 2019 showcases how far Google has come and what it’s all about — a rallying cry to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Other notable elements? Not only has Google I/O 2019 made strides to be more eco-friendly, it sprinkles AR technology ”Easter Eggs” all throughout as well as multiple art installations — making for a totally multi-sensory experience.
The Experience
Eight stages are built to showcase multiple breakouts throughout the 3-day event. In addition to devouring in-depth content in the breakout sessions, attendees can make their way into any of the nine domes and airclad structures (aka Sandboxes) to demo and experience Google’s latest products and technologies.
Google I/O 2019 attendees can continue their journey with a stroll along ”The Boardwalk,” which houses interactive art installations as part of the I/O Arts Program, Lightning Talks, and an I/O broadcast studio where Team Google hosts interviews throughout the program — it also provides attendees with a place to relax and network. Another exciting feature? A 5,918 sq. ft. Garage where attendees can take in a mix of breakouts and games, Office Hours to consult with Google experts, and Codelabs where “coding is life.” Overall, the Google I/O 2019 campus houses over 3,099 sq. ft. of space for food alone, 4,035 sq. ft. of registration space, 11,567 sq. ft. of porches, a 6,456 sq. ft. breezeway, and another 20,000 sq. ft. of back house structures.
The Nightlife
When it comes to Google I/O 2019, the nightlife is on point! After the exhilarating keynotes, Codelabs, and sessions wrap up, attendees are invited to wind down and enjoy the night with one another, and the options are as endless as they are fun! As Day 1 comes to a close, the I/O Landmark stage comes to life in AR, complete with performances by NVO and East Bay Brass Band. What’s more, back for its 6th I/O in a row, the ever-popular comedy show, Speechless Live (called “comedic gold” by the Wall Street Journal) takes to the Amphitheatre to deliver a performance featuring I/O speakers that is truly hilarious.
Other standout elements of Google I/O After Dark? The I/O Ink Tattoo Studio, where attendees can get (and show off) temporary tattoos. There’s also a performance by the fantastically surreal performance group, The Fungineers, filled with improv, freestyling, and oh did we mention, ice cream — always a win. The options don’t stop there – each Stage transforms into an avenue of fun — from a 70s-themed roller disco (“The Rink”) to “After Glow” which features the talents of Quixotic, blending technology and cirque nouveau — complete with a psychic and a fun light photobooth. ARcade takes attendees back to the days of classic video games, featuring every original arcade game you could ever dream of, with a special AR tribute to the classic Google game — Dino Runner.