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Samsung's official developer portal now shows no plans for a Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) in 2025, prompting questions about whether the long-running event has been paused indefinitely. Here's what we know and the potential reasons behind the decision.
Official status: no SDC listed for 2025
The Samsung Developer Conference has historically been an annual fixture that brings together partners, third-party developers and the press to preview the company's latest software platforms. In previous years Samsung confirmed SDC dates months ahead — for example, SDC 2024 was held in San Jose on October 3, with dates announced in August 2024.
This year, however, Samsung didn't share any advance notice. The events section on Samsung's developer website currently lists no developer conference for 2025, and official Samsung Developer social channels have posted no hints or save-the-date messages. That absence effectively confirms there will be no SDC this year.
Possible reasons behind skipping the conference
Samsung has not given an explanation. Industry observers suggest several plausible factors: both One UI 7 and One UI 8 are already publicly available, which might leave little new software to unveil at a dedicated developer summit. In addition, Samsung increasingly showcases major consumer-software innovations at broader industry stages like CES, where the company plans a major presence next year.
Galaxy AI features are frequently highlighted during Unpacked events tied to new hardware, reducing the need for a separate developer showcase. Samsung may also be consolidating its resources to focus on larger trade-shows and product launch events that reach a wider consumer audience.
What this means for developers and partners
For developers who rely on SDC for hands-on sessions, SDK previews and networking, the absence of the event creates a gap. Samsung may shift developer outreach to online briefings, regional meetups or sessions at CES and other tech gatherings. Keep an eye on Samsung's developer site and official channels for announcements and virtual event plans.
Conclusion
Samsung has not formally confirmed the long-term fate of SDC, but the empty events calendar for 2025 indicates the company is pausing the annual conference at least for this year. We have contacted Samsung for comment and will update this story if the company provides new information. Developers and partners should monitor official channels for alternate event formats or future SDC plans.
Source: sammobile
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