Apple® today announced that it will hold its 26th annual Worldwide
Developers Conference (WWDC) June 8 through June 12 at San Francisco’s
Moscone West, with more sessions than ever before streamed to
developers. At WWDC, Apple’s renowned developer community will come
together to learn about the future of iOS and OS X®, helping them
continue to create the most innovative apps in the world. WWDC will
feature more than 100 technical sessions, over 1,000 Apple engineers,
hands-on labs to help developers integrate new technologies and fine
tune their apps, as well as the Apple Design Awards which showcase the
best new apps in the last year.
“The App Store ignited an app ecosystem that is simply amazing, forever
changing the lives of customers and creating millions of jobs
worldwide,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of
Worldwide Marketing. “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 (developer.apple.com/wwdc/tickets)
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 (developer.apple.com/wwdc/scholarships).
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.
Select Worldwide Developers Conference sessions will be live streamed
throughout the week via the WWDC website (developer.apple.com/wwdc/videos)
and the WWDC app, giving more developers around the world access to the
latest information in real time. Videos from all technical sessions will
also be available by the end of each day.
Visit the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2015 website (developer.apple.com/wwdc)
to apply for a ticket, as well as for updates and more information.
Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with
OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital
music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has
reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store,
and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with
iPad.
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