Technology Apr 24, 2026 · 2 min read

Watch the Google Cloud NEXT '26 Sessions and Enter the Writing Challenge. There's $1,000 on the Line!

Google Cloud NEXT '26 may have wrapped, but the sessions are all available to watch and our writing challenge is still wide open through April 29. If you haven't had a chance to dig in yet, this weekend is your window. Watch a session, explore an announcement, form an opinion, and write about it. T...

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by Jess Lee
Watch the Google Cloud NEXT '26 Sessions and Enter the Writing Challenge. There's $1,000 on the Line!

Google Cloud NEXT '26 may have wrapped, but the sessions are all available to watch and our writing challenge is still wide open through April 29.

If you haven't had a chance to dig in yet, this weekend is your window. Watch a session, explore an announcement, form an opinion, and write about it. That's all it takes to be eligible for one of five $200 prizes (plus a DEV++ membership and an exclusive badge).

📺 Catch Up on Google Cloud NEXT '26

All the developer sessions are available in the playlist below: keynotes, deep dives, product walkthroughs, and more. Find the one that sparks something for you and tell us about it.

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What to Write About

Pick any announcement, release, or session from NEXT '26 and share your take:

  • A hands-on tutorial or getting-started guide for a new tool
  • A reflection on what an announcement means for developers
  • An opinion on the most underrated update of the event
  • A first look at something you hadn't seen before

The best submissions will go beyond summary. We want your actual perspective.

How to Enter

Submissions are due April 29 at 11:59 PM PDT. Winners will be announced May 7.

We can't wait to hear your thoughts.

Happy watching and writing! 🍿

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