Apple announces WWDC 2015 will commence on June 8, tickets available now
Apple has just announced that the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will run from June 8 through June 12. As in past years, the 26th annual WWDC will be held at San Francisco, California’s Moscone West.
According to Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing:
The App Store ignited an app ecosystem that is simply amazing, forever changing the lives of customers and creating millions of jobs worldwide. We’ve got incredible new technologies for iOS and OS X to share with developers at WWDC and around the world, and can’t wait to see the next generation of apps they create.
Developers can apply for tickets via the WWDC website now through Friday, April 17 at 10 a.m. PDT. Tickets will be issued to attendees through a random selection process, and developers will know the status of their application by Monday, April 20 at 5 p.m. PDT. There will also be up to 350 WWDC Scholarships available, giving students and members of participating STEM organizations around the world the chance to earn a free ticket.
Apple notes that WWDC 2015 activities include:
- more than 100 technical sessions presented by Apple engineers on a wide range of topics for developing, deploying and integrating the latest iOS and OS X technologies;
- over 1,000 Apple engineers supporting more than 100 hands-on labs and events to provide developers with code-level assistance, insight into optimal development techniques and guidance on how they can make the most of iOS and OS X technologies in their apps;
- access to the latest innovations, features and capabilities of iOS and OS X, and best practices for enhancing an app’s functionality, performance, quality and design;
- the opportunity to connect with thousands of fellow iOS and OS X developers from around the world—last year more than 60 countries were represented;
- a series of get togethers for attendees focused on particular topics with special guest speakers and activities;
- engaging and inspirational lunchtime sessions with leading minds and influencers from the worlds of technology, science and entertainment; and
- Apple Design Awards which recognize iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac apps that demonstrate technical excellence, innovation and outstanding design.
As in previous years, tickets to WWDC 2015 are $1,599.
WWDC 2015 is likely to feature a demo of iOS 9 and the successor to OS X Yosemite. We are likely to also see the revamped Beats Music service.
