Apple announces WWDC 2021 schedule
Back in March, Apple announced that it will hold its annual WWDC conference virtually this year and that it will be held between 7-10 June. Now, the tech giant announced the full schedule for the conference. Apple confirmed that WWDC 2021 will include a keynote, Platforms State of Union, engineering sessions, special events, and a new segment titled Pavilions.
The full schedule according to Apple:
Apple Keynote
June 7, 10 a.m. PDT
WWDC 2021 kicks off with the unveiling of exciting new updates coming to all Apple platforms later this year. Streamed directly from Apple Park, the keynote address will be available via apple.com, the Apple Developer app, the Apple TV app, and YouTube, with on-demand playback available after the conclusion of the stream.
Platforms State of the Union
June 7, 2 p.m. PDT
Take a deeper dive into the new tools, technologies, and advances across Apple platforms that will help Apple developers create even better apps. Platforms State of the Union will stream via the Apple Developer app and the Apple Developer website.
Apple Design Awards
June 10, 2 p.m. PDT
Every year, the Apple Design Awards celebrate the creative artistry, craftsmanship, and technical achievement of Apple developers. The Apple Design Awards will stream via the Apple Developer app and the Apple Developer website.
Access to Experts
Featuring over 200 in-depth sessions, one-on-one labs, and more, WWDC 2021 will provide unprecedented access to Apple engineers and designers so developers can learn about the latest tools and technologies to help them create the next generation of apps. Apple Developer Program members can request one-on-one lab consultations with more than 1,000 Apple experts to ask questions about the latest APIs and best practices, and apply for user interface and design reviews. Apple engineers will also be available in Apple Developer Forums throughout the week to answer questions and engage in technical discussions. Beginning June 8, session videos will be posted each day and will be available in the Apple Developer app and on the Apple Developer website.
Special Events
In addition to sessions and lab consultations with Apple engineers and designers, WWDC21 will feature special activities and events designed to celebrate developers and bring the community together. Try a coding or design challenge, learn from guest speakers, and more.
Pavilions
New for WWDC 2021, Pavilions provide an easy way for developers to explore relevant sessions, labs, and special activities for a given topic. Conference attendees can customize their WWDC experience and check out content organized around specific areas like SwiftUI, Developer Tools, Accessibility & Inclusion, and more — exclusively within the Apple Developer app.
Apple also announced that on June 1, the company will celebrate student developers from all over the world with the announcement of winners in the Swift Student Challenge.
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We expect to see the official announcement of the latest software updates from Apple including iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS 12, and WatchOS 8. To follow the event, developers can download the Apple Developer app, or watch the live stream on Apple.com.
