Google Cloud Next ‘22 is less than a week away—hooray! But with over 140 sessions taking place over the course of just three days, what should you pick to see? Here are our top 7 suggestions for making the most of this exciting conference.
7 suggestions to help you make the most of Google Cloud Next '22
1. In-person sessions
Though Google Cloud Next ‘22 will be an exclusively digital event, there’s a range of local events, that will allow you to network with peers and join stimulating discussions on the core topics of the conference. Register now, so you can get matched with events, local to your area.
2. A keynote that ‘follows the sun’
There will be one… two… no, five keynote sessions at Google Cloud Next’22, broadcasting live around the clock and ‘following the sun’ to accommodate time zones across New York, Sunnyvale, Tokyo, Bengaluru, and Munich. The first session will start at 9am (PDT) on the 11th of October and continue for 24 hours, so make sure you’ve got that earmarked in your calendar. Expect to hear exciting updates and thought leadership from those who are shaping the future of cloud computing, with plenty of opportunities to learn from Google Cloud Platform influencers and leaders on their approaches to solving some of the biggest hurdles that organizations are facing today.
3. Data, data, data...
Data is the buzzword of the 21st century. Without data, organizations would struggle to make meaningful and impactful decisions. However, handling big data presents significant challenges, such as data security and complex, lengthy data migration processes.
With a curated list of sessions, designed for Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Data Analysts, Google Cloud Platform will reveal ‘the next generation of data cloud solutions,’ with market-leading brands and household names like Boeing, Twitter, Wayfair, and L’Oreal sharing their experience on how they’ve used the GCP data cloud to transform their insights.
If you can’t wait that long, check out the Analytics Hub—Google’s solution to traditional and cumbersome data exchanges. The Analytics Hub is a first-class experience within the BigQuery sandbox, available to try for free to anyone with a Google Account.
4. Top 10 cloud technology predictions
You definitely won’t want to miss the NEXT developer keynote (especially if you’re a Cloud Developer or a DevOps Cloud Engineer) which does exactly what it says on the tin. A team of carefully selected experts will share their top 10 cloud technology projections, which they believe will come true by the end of 2025, based on the industry trends and customer usage patterns they’ve been seeing. Plus, they’ll walk you through some pretty exciting demos… this session is definitely one to watch. Check out the speakers.
5. DevFest at Next ‘22
If you’re a developer, then the DevFests, taking place during Google Cloud Next ‘22, are sure to get your creative juices flowing. Google Developer Groups all around the world will be hosting several local tech conferences. Packed with hands-on labs, each DevFest is designed to respond to the needs and interests of the developer community local to each area, including tech talks in the local language and networking opportunities, where you can meet other developers in your area. Find a DevFest near you.
6. Discover sessions most relevant to you
Of course, the best way to make the most of Google Cloud Next ‘22 is to check out the line-up of the featured sessions in the session catalog and mark the sessions that would most interest you. You’ll find a range of curated sessions for different roles within the cloud. Simply click on the hyperlinks below to see the available sessions for the following roles:
- Application developers (Build)
- Data analysts & data scientists (Analyze)
- Data engineers (Design)
- Enterprise architects & developers (Modernize)
- DevOps system administrators (Operate)
- Security professionals (Secure)
- Business leaders & IT administrators (Collaborate)
- Executives & technology business leaders (Innovate)
7. Build your own playlist
And the conference platform helps you keep track of any sessions you’re interested in by building a personalized playlist once you register for Google Cloud Next ‘22. You can also browse playlists from Google experts to get inspiration and ideas on what sessions you might like to attend.
