Google simply canceled the ‘bodily’ portion of its I/O

In keeping with a report from 9to5 Google, the Mountain View firm has formally canceled I/O, it’s annual developer’s convention amid considerations over the continuing COVID-19 (coronavirus) world outbreak.

The occasion was scheduled to happen on Could 12-14, however has apparently been canceled with no instant plans to reschedule. Per 9to5 Google‘s report, Google has begun sending notifications to ticket-holders:

Google joins myriad different tech firms in canceling occasions scheduled to happen all year long. Fb’s F8 and Adobe Summit have additionally been outright canceled whereas different occasions, reminiscent of TNW‘s personal 2020 convention, have been rescheduled.

Learn: Fb simply canceled its F8 developer convention due to coronavirus

We’ve contacted Google for affirmation and additional remark and can replace this text as soon as we obtain extra data.

Replace 2:00 PST: Google confirms the occasion has been canceled. For extra data go to the Google I/O weblog right here.

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