Google Cloud Next '26 is set to provide an in-depth exploration of artificial intelligence, with a significant emphasis on practical applications. This year's event features over 55 new codelabs, with 89% of sessions dedicated to AI, shifting focus from theoretical concepts to actionable strategies for building and maintaining agentic systems.
Attendees, whether in-person in Las Vegas or participating virtually, can engage with a curated selection of codelabs designed to translate conference announcements into functional code. Below are ten standout codelabs that highlight the latest advancements in AI and cloud technology.
Highlighted Codelabs
- Build Rich Agent Experiences (ADK + A2UI) - Enhance user interaction with intuitive interfaces for seamless engagement with agentic systems.
- Building a Multi-Agent System - Create the architecture for multiple agents to collaborate towards a common objective.
- Beyond the Simple SELECT: AlloyDB NL2SQL - Enable users to query complex databases using natural language, bolstered by rapid vector search capabilities.
- Beat Fraud with an AI Shield (Spanner & BigQuery Graph) - Utilize Spanner and BigQuery Graph for real-time reasoning to analyze data relationships and mitigate fraud risks.
- Building Secure Agents: Protecting Access and Data - Safeguard reasoning engines using Model Armor and IAM to ensure secure data handling.
- Ground Agents with Google Maps Platform - Leverage geo-intelligent logistics to integrate real-world location data for optimizing operations.
- Deploy and Scale Agents on Agent Engine - Implement agents as containerized microservices that adapt to workload demands.
- The Ultimate Guide to Cloud Run: From Zero to Production - Follow a blueprint for transitioning from a local prototype to a scalable production environment on Cloud Run.
- Developer Keynote: Building Agents with Skills - Gain insights into AI agent development, including ADK, prompting, and skill utilization.
- General Keynote: Forecasting with AI Agents - Transform chaotic data into actionable business intelligence swiftly.
Why Engage with These Codelabs?
These codelabs serve as a bridge between the high-level discussions and the practical applications of the technologies showcased at Google Cloud Next '26. They equip participants with the necessary skills to create real-world solutions during and after the conference.
Additional Resources
For those interested in further exploring the offerings, the Codelab landing page features over 75 codelabs supporting the technologies highlighted at this year's event.
