The ultimate guide to learning at Google Cloud Next 2025

Get ready to dive deep and level up your cloud skills at Google Cloud Next ’25.  Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting your cloud journey, you’ll have more learning opportunities at Next than ever before. From hands-on challenges to expert-led workshops on AI and ML, Next ’25 (April 9-11, 2025) is your chance to transform your knowledge into real-world expertise. 

Secure your ticket and register today.

The first-ever Skills Challenge: your chance to win big

This year, we’re launching a new, on-the-ground game: The Skills Challenge. Think of it as your personal learning adventure at Google Cloud Next, complete with:

• Hands-on labs: Master practical skills. 

• Certification kickstarters: Pave your way to certification.

• AI Agent Builder Bar: Experience AI agent development.

• Quizzathon at Makerspace: Test your Google Cloud knowledge and win.

• Leaderboard competition: See how you stack up against your peers and compete for grand prizes.

• Early access: Be the first to try new gamification features on Google Cloud Skills Boost.

Don’t miss out on limited-edition swag and bragging rights on the leaderboard displayed at the Learning and Certification booth. Top the charts by the third day of Next for a chance to win a grand prize.

Dive into expert-led workshops

Developers, these lab-style sessions are for you. They’re led by knowledgeable experts who can help you build better, faster, and smarter applications. Secure your spot today by adding training sessions to your agenda, such as:

• Get started with Vertex AI Studio

• Explore data with Gemini in BigQuery

• Build a chat application using the Gemini API on Cloud Run

Register today, as seats are going fast.

Gain insights from breakout sessions and lightning talks

From in-depth technical learning to strategic insights for leaders, explore topics like credentialing a modern workforce, and building a culture of continuous learning with expert-led presentations and panel discussions. Hear from customers about their technical use cases and gain valuable takeaways about their specific approaches and solutions.

• Session Day 1: Future-proof your AI skills: Credentialing the modern workforce
• Session Day 2: The ROI of continuous learning: Build and validate skills to close the AI skills gap
• Lightning talk Day 1: Google Launchpad: Building a Global Talent Pipeline for Cloud and AI 
• Lightning talk Day1: Riding the AI Wave Securely: Uber’s Training Program for Building Trust 

Recharge at the Google Developer Experts and Certified Lounge

Connect with your peers, recharge, and refuel at an exclusive lounge reserved for Google Developer Experts. Enjoy light refreshments, meetups, and a photowall to capture your Next ’25 experience. When you register for Next, remember to identify yourself as Google Cloud Certified on your Profile page for easy lounge entry!

Can’t wait? Start learning today with Google Cloud Skills Boost

Don’t wait until Next to start your learning journey. Jump-start your skills with courses, labs, learning paths and more on Google Cloud Skills Boost. Join the Innovators program to get 35 credits at no cost and use them to keep learning on Skills Boost. 

We’ll see you April 9-11 at Google Cloud Next ‘25! Register today.