Available to over 30 Million Apple Developers Worldwide, Apple WWDC Starts June 6th

Kicking off next week on Monday with a keynote address, WWDC has a full roster of events online and is free to Apple developers

Launching June 6th with a keynote at 10 am PDT, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, includes its regular keynote and Platforms State of the Union, as well as the latest technologies, tools, and frameworks for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. The keynote address will be available at Apple.com, on the Apple developer app, Youtube and Apple TV app. Developers can connect directly with Apple engineers and designers through labs and Digital Lounges.

Apple Keynote

June 6, 10 a.m. PDT

Platforms State of the Union

June 6, 1 p.m. PDT

Apple Design Awards

June 6, 5 p.m. PDT

Access to Experts

Starts June 6th and videos are posted from June 7th onwards.

Activities

Digital Lounge meetings, FAQ, and sessions

Swift Student Challenge

Showcase student coding through Swift Playgrounds app project.

Developers can also access all WWDC content, registration, news, feature stories, and documentation at developer.apple.com.

Apple Gearing Up for Largest Worldwide Developer's Conference Starting June 22

WWDC20 to include keynote address, Platforms State of the Union, 100+ engineering sessions, all-new Developer Forums, 1-on-1 labs with more than 1,000 Apple engineers, and more

Kicking off with a keynote on June 22nd at 10 a.m. PDT, Apple’s WWDC20 will be the biggest WWDC to date, bringing together the global Apple developer community of more than 23 million in an unprecedented, virtual way, from June 22 to 26. In its 31st year, Apple’s WorldWide Developer Conference (WWDC) includes a familiar line up and schedule with additional engineering and hands-on sessions.

Special Event Keynote
June 22, 10 a.m. PDT

Apple shares its latest updates and innovations coming to all Apple platforms later this year. Streaming directly from Apple Park via apple.com, the Apple Developer app, the Apple Developer website, the Apple TV app, and YouTube, this session will also be available for on-demand playback after the conclusion of the stream. For viewers in China, the keynote will also stream on Tencent, iQIYI, Bilibili and Youku.

Platforms State of the Union
June 22, 2 p.m. PDT

Dive deeper into the latest advances across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS with Apple’s engineers. The State of the Union will be available on demand via the Apple Developer app and the Apple Developer website. It will also be available for playback on Tencent, iQIYI, Bilibili and YouKu for viewers in China.

100+ Engineering Sessions
June 23 to 26

Starting June 23, developers can learn how to build the next generation of apps with more than 100 technical and design-focused sessions helmed by Apple engineers. Videos will be posted each day at 10 a.m. PDT and will be available in the Apple Developer app on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, as well as on the Apple Developer website.

All-New Apple Developer Forums
Redesign coming June 18

The all-new Apple Developer Forums will connect the developer community with more than 1,000 Apple engineers to answer questions and engage in technical discussions. Starting the first day of WWDC, anyone can search and view the forum discussions to follow along, and Apple Developer Program members will be able to post their own questions and learn directly from Apple experts.

1-on-1 Developer Labs (by appointment)
June 23 to 26

Developers will be able to request an appointment with the Apple engineers who helped build the latest advances in Apple platforms, offering one-on-one technical guidance and in-depth details on how to implement new features. Developer Labs will be open to Apple Developer Program members as space is available.

On June 16, Apple will celebrate student developers from all over the world with the announcement of finalists in the Swift Student Challenge, an opportunity for students of all ages to showcase their love of coding by creating their own Swift playground.

Developers are encouraged to download the Apple Developer app where additional WWDC20 information will be shared ahead of June 22. Information will also be made available on the Apple Developer website and by email.

View our previous WWDC coverage here and by searching our site. We’ll provide more insight and in-depth coverage during the event!

Apple Offers New Swift Learning Tools and Free Hour of Code

Apple brings free hour of code sessions from Dec 1- Dec 14 at all Apple Store Locations

Apple revealed new resources to help students learning coding in their Everyone Can Code program, first launched in 2016. Apple customers can register for a free Hour of Code session, available from December 1 through 14 at all Apple Store locations around the world. More than 5,000 schools, community colleges and technical colleges worldwide are using Everyone Can Code curriculum today.

To help students learn coding outside of a classroom, Apple also introduced Swift Coding Club kit materials for kids aged 8 and up to accompany learning Swift, Apple’s programming language by collaborating, prototyping apps and exploring how coding can make a difference with fun activities. In addition, Apple also has offered an Advanced Placement curriculum and App Development program with Swift certification for older students.

The Hour of Code program is in its sixth year and part of the Today at Apple series. There are a variety of sessions available, with Kids Hour sessions for kids aged six to 12 to explore coding with robots. Kids aged 12 and older can attend sessions with Swift Playgrounds and iPad to learn coding concepts.

Apple also is offering a new Hour of Code Facilitator Guide to help educators host sessions for Swift playgrounds and iPad apps, as part of Computer Science Education Week. Swift Playgrounds is available as a free download in the App Store in 15 languages, including English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Japanese.

Preparing Students Today for the Workforce of Tomorrow

By the start of the next school year, Apple will release a free AP Computer Science Principles course syllabus and curriculum, giving high school students the opportunity to earn Advanced Placement (AP) credit for learning App Development with Swift. The App Development with Swift Level 1 certification exams are offered through Certiport Authorized Testing Centers worldwide.