Google Cloud Next '25

Google Cloud Next '25 has left the Qodea team buzzing with excitement and filled with new ideas. It was an incredible week in Las Vegas, packed with groundbreaking announcements, insightful sessions, and invaluable opportunities to connect with customers, partners and Googlers. We were thrilled to be a part of it all.

Reflecting on a great week

There were so many highlights, but it was a proud moment to see members of the Qodea team sharing their insights and expertise on stage.

On Wednesday, Leanne Kelly, Director of Marketing took to the stage to showcase how Qodea is effectively leveraging Google's Partner Marketing Studio to significantly scale and fast-track marketing campaigns. Her presentation was a resounding success, highlighting the tangible benefits of this powerful tool.

Martin Hawksey, Digital Workplace Specialist also had a busy week, participating in a live podcast recording as well as hosting a fantastic Apps Script developer meetup alongside Steve Bayzl. This session featured invaluable tips and tricks from Google Workspace experts Alice Keeler and Amit Agarwal, and even included an impromptu Q&A with Apps Script PM Michael Donoso, who hinted at exciting upcoming platform improvements.

 

Benelux Reception

Networking and collaboration were also central to our Next experience. We were delighted to sponsor the Benelux Reception, which provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with partners and customers from the region. The rooftop bar provided the perfect location to engage in insightful conversations and strengthen relationships.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Oz

Beyond the official conference program, Qodea had a truly unique and "mind-blowing" experience with a sneak peek at the collaboration between Google, DeepMind, Warner Bros., and Magnopus at The Sphere. Witnessing the reimagining of the classic film "The Wizard of Oz" using Artificial Intelligence (AI), it was a simply unbelievable experience. The enhanced resolution, new character performances, and the overall immersive experience felt like stepping directly into Oz. We felt incredibly fortunate to have front-row seats for this groundbreaking event.

And let's not forget the incredible entertainment! The performances by The Killers and Wyclef Jean added an unforgettable element to the week, making Next an event we won’t forget in a hurry.

Key announcements from Google Cloud Next '25

It’s no surprise that AI took centre stage at Google Cloud Next '25. A few key highlights really stood out. For those in marketing and content creation, the announcements and demonstrations around the next generation of Google's image and video generation models, Imagen 3 and Veo 2, were particularly exciting. These advancements promise significant leaps in video and image production capabilities, which is certainly something to keep an eye on. Additionally, the integration of Apps Script with the new Workspace automation solution, Flows, was a hot topic of discussion and holds immense potential for streamlining workflows and boosting productivity within Google Workspace. Lastly, it was clear that Google is really focusing on the Developer Experience, with the GDE Breakfast of Champions and the Apps Script meetup underscoring their commitment to enhancing the experience on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The potential platform improvements for Apps Script are definitely something we're keen to see.

Our own Hugh Simpson, Chief Delivery Officer has a breakdown of his top 10 announcements. From next-generation silicon to groundbreaking AI models and data tools read them here

Watch Google's whirlwind roundup here! 

 

There’s no place like home

We’re back, energised and inspired by the innovation and collaboration at Google Cloud Next '25. We are eager to explore how the latest Google Cloud technologies and announcements, particularly in AI and Workspace automation, can further empower our customers and drive their success. Looking to hear more about the latest developments from Google? Get in touch.