Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference Returns in its All-Online Format

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Apple will host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) online from June 6 to 10, allowing free access for all developers. The event aims to showcase innovations in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Developers will connect with Apple engineers and participate in more learning sessions. Additionally, a special day event for developers and students will take place at Apple Park on June 6. The Swift Student Challenge invites students to submit app projects by April 25, fostering future talent in coding.

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• WWDC22 will provide free access to innovations and tools for over 30 million developers.
• The event includes increased learning sessions and global community engagement.
• The Swift Student Challenge encourages coding skills among students worldwide.

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Apple to again host Swift Student Challenge

CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Apple® today announced it will host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in an online format from June 6 through 10, free for all developers to attend. Building on the success of the past two years of virtual events, WWDC22 will showcase the latest innovations in iOS, iPadOS®, macOS®, watchOS®, and tvOS®, while giving developers access to Apple engineers and technologies to learn how to create groundbreaking apps and interactive experiences.

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns in its all-online format. (Graphic: Business Wire)

“At its heart, WWDC has always been a forum to create connection and build community,” said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations and Enterprise and Education Marketing. “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.”

Now more than ever, Apple products are part of users’ daily lives, helping them to learn, create, and connect. At WWDC22, Apple’s growing global community of more than 30 million developers will gain insight and access to the technologies and tools to bring their visions into reality. In addition to the announcements shared from the keynote and State of the Union presentations, this year’s program will also include more information sessions, more cutting-edge learning labs, more digital lounges to engage with attendees, and more localized content to make WWDC22 a truly global event.

In addition to the online conference, Apple will host a special day for developers and students at Apple Park on June 6 to watch the keynote and State of the Union videos together, along with the online community. Space will be limited, and details about how to apply to attend will be provided on the Apple Developer site and app soon.

For the third year, Apple will also support students who love to code with the Swift® Student Challenge. Swift Playgrounds® is a revolutionary app for iPad® and Mac® that makes learning the Swift programming language interactive and fun. For this year’s challenge, students from around the world are invited to create a Swift Playgrounds app project on a topic of their choice, and they can submit their work through April 25. For more information, visit the Swift Student Challenge website.

Apple is proud to support and nurture the next generation of developers through its annual WWDC student program. 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.

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Apple’s five software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, and iCloud. Apple’s more than 100,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth, and to leaving the world better than we found it.

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Apple

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Source: Apple Inc.

FAQ

What are the dates for Apple's WWDC 2022?

Apple's WWDC 2022 will take place online from June 6 to 10.

How can I participate in the Swift Student Challenge for AAPL?

Students can submit their Swift Playgrounds app projects for the Swift Student Challenge by April 25.

Where will the WWDC22 event be held?

WWDC22 will be held online, with a special day event at Apple Park on June 6.

What is the purpose of WWDC 2022?

WWDC 2022 aims to showcase innovations in Apple's software platforms and connect developers with Apple engineers.

How does WWDC support young developers?

WWDC supports young developers through the Swift Student Challenge, which encourages coding and app development.