By Nathalie Voit
Apple announced it will hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 6.
The much-anticipated event is typically where Apple unveils new product launches like its new iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and MacBook software. The event typically features Apple CEO Tim Cook in a keynote address on the first day of WWDC.
The event will run through June 10 and is free for all software developers to attend. Developers will have access to information sessions, learning labs, and “digital lounges” where they can interact with other attendees.
Like the last two years, the conference will be hosted virtually.
“At its heart, WWDC has always been a forum to create connection and build community,” Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations and Enterprise and Education Marketing, Susan Prescott, said in a press release.
“In that spirit, WWDC22 invites developers from around the world to come together to explore how to bring their best ideas to life and push the envelope of what’s possible. We love connecting with our developers, and we hope all of our participants come away feeling energized by their experience.”
A few developers and students who reserve their spots in advance will be able to watch the presentation directly from Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California, Apple said.
The tech giant will also host the Swift Student Challenge for the third year in a row. Talented students who love to code are encouraged to apply. This year’s topic will be creating a Swift Playgrounds app project on a topic of your choice.
“Apple is proud to support and nurture the next generation of developers through its annual WWDC student program,” the company said Tuesday. “Over the past three decades, many thousands of students have sharpened their skills and connected with other coders of all ages. They have gone on to nurture long and successful careers in technology, found venture-backed startups, and create nonprofits focused on using technology to build a better future.”
