Special Events

The WWDC experience extends beyond the sessions and labs with special events including lunchtime speakers and evening activities. You’ll find the opportunity to hear from special guests on a variety of topics, see development excellence honored at the Apple Designs Awards, enjoy great food and beverages during the WWDC Welcome Reception, and much more.

WWDC Welcome Reception

WWDC Welcome Reception

Monday, June 9, 2008

The WWDC Welcome Reception is the perfect way to cap off your first day at WWDC. Join us on the 2nd floor of Moscone West for great food and beverages, take this opportunity to hang out with developers from around the world, and settle in for the exciting week that lies ahead.

Lunchtime Speakers

Lunchtime Speakers

Wednesday, June 11 - Friday, June 13, 2008

Grab your lunch and listen in on special lunchtime speakers. Industry experts and guests are on tap throughout the week. Check the daily communications and the Attendee Site during WWDC for information and more details.

Apple Design Awards

Apple Design Awards

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Join us for the 13th annual Apple Design Awards, which recognize technical excellence and outstanding achievement in software design and development. With new categories for iPhone development, this year’s Apple Design Awards will be more exciting than ever. Learn more

Stump the Experts

Stump the Experts

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

This is your chance to stand toe-to-toe with some of the best engineering minds in the Apple community. Test your knowledge of Apple history, trivia, and facts. Always a crowd favorite, you definitely won’t want to miss this entertaining event. 

Scientific Development Poster Session

Scientific Development Poster Session

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Learn about the latest and greatest uses of Apple technologies by the scientific and medical community. Take some time to browse this casual exhibition and strike up conversations with developers who are creating innovative applications, APIs, and workflows to solve tough scientific and medical problems with Apple technologies. Learn more

WWDC Bash at Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco

WWDC Bash at Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco

Thursday, June 12, 2008

You’ve been hard at work all week, and now it’s time to unwind and have some fun at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco. Spend the evening with us enjoying great food and drinks and mingling with your peers and Apple’s engineering teams.