Strengthening Google Developer Experts community with Google Cloud Champion Innovators
Cameron Percy
Group Marketing Manager, Developer Programs
Ronan Mandel
Senior Program Manager, Developer Ecosystems
Today, we're excited to announce a significant milestone in deepening our developer communities: We’re fully integrating Google Cloud Champion Innovators (Champions) into the Google Developer Experts (GDE) program.
The Champion Innovators program was launched in 2022 to recognize and support developers demonstrating exceptional expertise and passion for Google Cloud technologies. For over 12 years, the GDE program has been a respected community for recognized experts across a wide array of Google technologies and other developer-facing products at Google such as Android, Firebase, Flutter, Angular, and Chrome. The program currently consists of over 1,100 thought leaders and community builders.
With the addition of the Champions, we are growing the GDE to over 1,400 members. Together, it will become a single, powerful community, streamlining resources and amplifying the impact of our most passionate experts.
Bringing the community together
This transition is about more than just merging programs. It's about amplifying the incredible work the Google Cloud GDEs (formerly Champions) do.
A broader community: The addition of Champions further enriches the impressive range of expertise in the GDE program. This cross-pollination of knowledge and experience will benefit all GDEs and the wider developer community. A combined directory of all Experts is available here.
Enhanced collaboration and support: A unified program means better communication, streamlined resources, and increased opportunities for collaboration. GDEs will have access to a wider network of peers, fostering even greater innovation and knowledge sharing.
A stronger voice for developers: By consolidating our programs, we're creating a more powerful and unified voice for developers within Google and the industry as a whole.
Stay up-to-date on our GDEs
This transition provides greater avenues for GDE impact across developer communities. Meet a GDE at an event near you during the global Build with AI workshops featuring Google's AI tools, Next 25, and DevFest in the second half of 2025!
You can also stay connected to our GDEs on our LinkedIn, X, and Medium.
