Google Cloud Innovators and Community join forces to boost your success

November 15, 2024: The Cloud Innovators Plus program has evolved and is now the premium tier of the Google Developer Program.

Google Cloud is dedicated to providing developers and technical practitioners with the resources you need to shape the future of technology for all experience levels. One way we are doing this is by creating a more comprehensive developer experience amongst our community programs. 

Together, the Google Cloud Innovators program and the Google Cloud Community are partnering to create a one-stop shop to better support your needs with learning and growing in the cloud.

As an Innovator, you'll have exclusive access to live events with Googlers, weekly digests of the latest Google Cloud news, and free learning credits for Google Cloud Skills Boost labs and learning content. While in the Google Cloud Community, you can also connect with peers globally to find answers, collaborate, and work together to solve your toughest challenges.

With this new partnership, we aim to make it even easier to find information, connect with your peers, and attend live sessions around the clock. and get the help you need from our team of experts.. 

Here are a few of the key benefits you can expect from this partnership:

1. Enhanced user experience with verified status

As an Innovator you will now receive a verified status icon on your Google Cloud community profile. This will help you stand out  and take the guesswork out of networking with your peers and finding experts. The new verification also unlocks exclusive events and resources as you soar through the community ranks.

2. Personalized learning opportunities, exclusive live talks, and resources

We’ve tripled the number of live events, providing you with more opportunities to learn and gain hands-on experience in a time zone that works for you. These live events are curated with your experience level in mind, ensuring you find the right sessions to meet your goals.

3. Recent Google Cloud product news right in your inbox, weekly

Access The Overwhelmed Person’s Guide to Google Cloud, a weekly newsletter with latest information from across Google Cloud written just for Innovators. Helping you navigate all that's happening in the cloud and help you take action on your learning quickly. 

4. Be recognized for your contributions

Going forward, your Community forum activity, contributions to the knowledge base, or when you’re participating or leading a Community event will be recognized. This enhanced visibility leads to custom rewards and opportunities to help you reach your goals even faster with Google Cloud. 

Kickstart your journey today

Whether you’re just starting on your dev journey or just wanting to enhance your skills with top-of-the-line tools and learning paths, our new unified developer experience offers you the community you need for a strong foundation — no rubber ducks needed.

Join Innovators and discover how you can leverage our communities to take your developer learning and growth to the next level. Visit our shared booth in the Innovators Hive at Google Cloud Next to learn more about this initiative from our community teams.