WWDC21
Watch the WWDC keynote
Apple Developer
Ever dream of creating your own app? The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) brings together creators of the world’s groundbreaking software, and this year it’s taking place entirely online again, free of charge. That means everyone can get a sneak peek into the future of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS.
Beginning Monday, 7 June, at 10am PT, watch the keynote and Platforms State of the Union to learn about all the new features coming later this year.
The Apple Developer app – available on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV – is your ticket to the full event. Throughout WWDC week, you’ll be able to stream over 200 in-depth sessions covering the latest technologies, attend one-on-one labs with Apple engineers and much more.
Attending for the first time? We asked the Apple developer community for tips on how to get the most out of WWDC.
Start with the keynote
“First, check out the main keynote. It gives you an overview of everything new. And watch on an Apple TV! It just feels more immersive.”
– Ayush Kumar, 12-year-old WWDC Scholarship winner
Explore Swift
“If you’re a beginner (like me), look for sessions on SwiftUI and Xcode. They’re much friendlier for beginners. If you’re thinking, ‘I cannot imagine developing the app,’ it may change your mind!”
– Masako Wakamiya, octogenarian coder and recent WWDC attendee
Ask questions
“It can be a bit daunting talking to Apple engineers in the labs, but even if you think your question is dumb, go ahead and ask anyway. Remember they are a fellow developer who wants you to succeed.”
– Craig Hockenberry, developer of Twitterrific, xScope, BitCam and other apps
Bring your friends
“I’ve always tried to watch WWDC with developer friends or co-workers. Staying tuned to social media helped me feel connected to them while watching virtually.”
– Lincy Ayala, developer of BookSloth
Go deep in design
“Absolutely watch the design sessions. I promise you’re going to learn something, no matter how many years you’ve been doing this.”
– Gus Mueller, developer of Acorn
Find your community
“Think about how to get more involved after the conference. The developer community is so welcoming. It’s where I got the confidence to become an iOS developer.”
– Allen Whearry, Yelp software engineer and iOS Dev Happy Hour founder