Google Cloud Next '26 Developer Keynote recap

Join Stephanie Wong as she sits down with Sarah Kennedy (VP of Marketing) and Ricky Robinette (Senior Director of Developer Marketing) live from Day Two of Google Cloud Next '26. They dive deep into the biggest announcements and discuss how Google is moving beyond the hype to provide the governance, security, and orchestration tools developers need for production AI. Key Highlights from the Keynote: Multi-Agent Orchestration: Why the focus has shifted from single-task bots to complex "swarms" that require sophisticated governance and trust frameworks. The Power of Skills: Ricky explains how the new Skills Repository allows for token optimization by bringing in specific domain knowledge only when the agent needs it. High-Code Meets No-Code: Sarah discusses the "organic team building" happening in Gemini Enterprise, where professional developers can build high-code apps that business partners can then contribute to seamlessly. Upskilling with GEAR: Get the details on the Gemini Enterprise Agent Ready (GEAR) program—offering free learning paths, 35 monthly credits, and the tools to transition from a "cynical developer" to an agent expert. MCP Servers: Why the launch of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for Google Cloud is a "rad" out-of-the-box win for immediate developer productivity. Where to Start: If you’re ready to get your hands dirty, the team recommends starting with the Agent Development Kit (ADK). Whether you’re a Python pro or a JavaScript dev, ADK is the entry point for building agentic workflows with just a few lines of code. "We finally live in a world where natural language is the preferred programming language. Whether it’s day one of your coding journey or you've been at it for 30 years, the barrier to entry has never been lower." Join the Community: From local Google Developer Groups (GDG) to online hackathons, find your people and start building. Google has open-sourced all the code from today's keynote—go play with it! #GoogleCloudNext