The Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is an annual information technology conference organized by Apple Inc. Typically held at Apple Park in California, this event serves as a platform to showcase new software and technologies across various Apple platforms, including macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS. It also provides an opportunity for third-party software developers to engage with Apple engineers through hands-on labs and attend informative sessions covering a wide range of topics.
The first-ever Worldwide Developers Conference took place in 1983, initially introducing Apple Basic, but it wasn’t until 2002 that Apple transformed the conference into a major launchpad for new products. After being held in Santa Clara since 1987, the event moved to San Francisco and eventually became Apple’s most significant media event of the year, regularly selling out. After a hiatus of 15 years, WWDC returned to San Jose.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, both WWDC 2020 and WWDC 2021 were conducted as online-only conferences, with the latter offering an outdoor viewing experience for select developers and the press. However, WWDC 2022 welcomed developers and the press back to the Steve Jobs Theater, marking the first in-person attendance in about three years, while customers and consumers enjoyed the event via online live streams. All of these conferences were hosted at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The upcoming conference, WWDC 2023, is set to be a hybrid event, combining online and in-person elements.