Meta’s annual XR and AI-focused Connect conference begins with an opening keynote expected to show new mixed-reality and smartglasses hardware. The livestream runs Sept 23 at 4:00 PM PT; a developer-focused State of the Union follows Sept 24 at 10:00 AM PT.
Opening keynote livestream: Sept 23 at 4:00 PM PT (watch online via Meta’s channels and Road to VR embed).
Developer State of the Union: Sept 24 at 10:00 AM PT, focused on tools, AI-based tooling, and programs for building on Meta’s headsets and glasses.
On-demand sessions: All Connect sessions will be published online for later viewing across four tracks: VR, AI glasses, AI, and Horizon.
# What this is Meta Connect 2026 is streaming its opening keynote on Sept 23 at 4:00 PM PT. The event is centered on XR and AI work across Meta's headset and glasses lines. Road to VR embedded the livestream so readers can watch the keynote and follow day-two developer coverage.
# What to expect live The opening keynote is expected to include hardware reveals and product details for mixed-reality and smartglasses products. Early coverage and Road to VR reporting reference a next-generation device described as 'VR Glasses' or 'Phoenix' and note at least one next-gen headset priced at $1,300.
Meta also announced other product updates around the event window, including wider rollouts for the Ray-Ban Display and software changes such as a significant Beat Saber hand-tracking update slated for next year.
# Developer-focused follow-up On Sept 24 at 10:00 AM PT Meta hosts a Developer State of the Union keynote. That session is oriented to developers and aims to lay out developer tools, especially AI-based tooling, and programs intended to make it easier to build for Meta's glasses and headsets. Road to VR embedded that stream as well and notes all Connect sessions will be viewable on demand once released.
# How people are covering it Press coverage and live blogs are running alongside the livestream. Road to VR captured hands-on impressions and initial reporting about the devices shown during the opening keynote. Other outlets published live blogs and quick summarizes of announcements, making it easy to follow the key reveals without watching the full event.
# Quick timeline
# Why it matters for readers If you track XR hardware, software, or platform development, Connect is likely to deliver product specs and developer resources that affect what gets built for Meta's platforms. The separate developer keynote makes it easier to find the technical announcements without wading through product marketing.
# Where to watch Road to VR embedded the livestream for both the opening keynote and the developer keynote. Meta typically streams its keynotes on official Meta channels (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram), and the publisher notes the streams will be available on demand after each session.
# Immediate follow-ups to look for
# Bottom line Watch the Sept 23 keynote for consumer hardware and product announcements. Tune into the Sept 24 developer keynote for concrete tooling and program details that will matter to builders and publishers across Meta's XR ecosystem.
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