# Official Announcements **URL:** https://forum.modular.com/c/modular/announcements/9.md [Latest](https://forum.modular.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.modular.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.modular.com/tags.md) --- ## [How to post in the Modular forum](https://forum.modular.com/t/how-to-post-in-the-modular-forum/30)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/how-to-post-in-the-modular-forum/30 "2024-12-06T00:43:59Z")
Welcome to the Modular forum! :partying\_face: Here are some tips to help you write effective posts and get meaningful answers. Tag your post as discussion or debugging. All posts should be tagged with either discuss… --- ## [About the Official Announcements category](https://forum.modular.com/t/about-the-official-announcements-category/21)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/about-the-official-announcements-category/21 "2024-12-04T22:34:37Z")
Official announcements from the Modular team --- ## [Modular 26.6 is here](https://forum.modular.com/t/modular-26-6-is-here/3505)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/modular-26-6-is-here/3505 "2026-09-18T15:28:59Z")
Modular 26.6 is here: Mojo 1.1 opens the compiler to external contributions and adds developer experience improvements, while MAX 26.6 brings audio generation, new model architectures, and faster performance. Read more h… --- ## [ModCon 2026: Join the livestream!](https://forum.modular.com/t/modcon-2026-join-the-livestream/3405)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/modcon-2026-join-the-livestream/3405 "2026-08-31T14:47:56Z")
ModCon 2026 kicks off in 15 minutes, live from San Francisco! We’re streaming the mainstage all day, so you can watch the keynote and every announcement as they happen. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yvb\_G2… --- ## [Missed ModCon? Check out the keynote on YouTube!](https://forum.modular.com/t/missed-modcon-check-out-the-keynote-on-youtube/3430)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/missed-modcon-check-out-the-keynote-on-youtube/3430 "2026-08-21T18:49:16Z")
Missed ModCon 2026? Check out the full keynote recording on our YouTube channel. --- ## [Happy ModCon Day!](https://forum.modular.com/t/happy-modcon-day/3416)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 7:29am UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/happy-modcon-day/3416 "2026-08-18T07:29:31Z")
Today is ModCon, our flagship developer conference! We’re streaming the mainstage all day, so you can watch the keynote and every announcement as they happen in real time. Tune in on YouTube. --- ## [Mojo 🔥 1.0 is here!](https://forum.modular.com/t/mojo-1-0-is-here/3391)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 10:41am UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/mojo-1-0-is-here/3391 "2026-08-17T10:41:00Z")
Mojo 1.0 is out today! :partying\_face: Since we open-sourced the standard library in 2024, nearly 200 contributors have landed pull requests touching 200k+ lines of code, and over 1,000 more of you have filed issues tha… --- ## [Mojo 1.0 is out today!](https://forum.modular.com/t/mojo-1-0-is-out-today/3392)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/mojo-1-0-is-out-today/3392 "2026-08-11T16:58:25Z")
Mojo 1.0 is out today! Since we open-sourced the standard library in 2024, nearly 200 contributors have landed pull requests touching 200k+ lines of code, and over 1,000 more of you have filed issues that shaped the lang… --- ## [ModCon 2026 Community Waitlist is now open!](https://forum.modular.com/t/modcon-2026-community-waitlist-is-now-open/3368)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/modcon-2026-community-waitlist-is-now-open/3368 "2026-08-03T21:41:22Z")
We’re opening a waitlist for complimentary community tickets to ModCon 2026. Add your name here and we’ll reach out directly as spots open up. Spots are limited, so getting on the list early is the best way to improve y… --- ## [Qualcomm Completes Acquisition of Modular](https://forum.modular.com/t/qualcomm-completes-acquisition-of-modular/3353)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/qualcomm-completes-acquisition-of-modular/3353 "2026-07-29T13:16:51Z")
Today, Qualcomm completed its acquisition of Modular. Our AI-native software platform pairs naturally with Qualcomm’s leadership in high-performance, energy-efficient compute. Together, we’re building a heterogeneous ec… --- ## [ModCon 2026: August 18th at the Grand Hyatt in SF](https://forum.modular.com/t/modcon-2026-august-18th-at-the-grand-hyatt-in-sf/3336)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/modcon-2026-august-18th-at-the-grand-hyatt-in-sf/3336 "2026-07-20T18:53:59Z")
ModCon 2026: August 18th at the Grand Hyatt in SF Speaker lineup includes Cristiano Amon (Qualcomm), Paige Bailey (Google DeepMind), Dylan Patel (SemiAnalysis), Micah Hill-Smith (Artificial Analysis), Varun Randery (Poo… --- ## [ModCon 2026: Community Lightning Talk CFP](https://forum.modular.com/t/modcon-2026-community-lightning-talk-cfp/3323)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/modcon-2026-community-lightning-talk-cfp/3323 "2026-07-13T15:11:38Z")
ModCon 2026: Community Lightning Talk CFP Built something with Mojo or MAX? We want to put it in front of the whole conference next month at ModCon (on the main stage!). Submit your ideas here by July 24, 2026. --- ## [Mojo 101: From Syntax to GPU Programming](https://forum.modular.com/t/mojo-101-from-syntax-to-gpu-programming/3307)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/mojo-101-from-syntax-to-gpu-programming/3307 "2026-07-09T19:11:24Z")
We’re live for the first session of Mojo 101! Join us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jqp0BheoEQ --- ## [Modular 26.3: Mojo 1.0 beta, mojolang.org, MAX video gen, and more](https://forum.modular.com/t/modular-26-3-mojo-1-0-beta-mojolang-org-max-video-gen-and-more/3038)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/modular-26-3-mojo-1-0-beta-mojolang-org-max-video-gen-and-more/3038 "2026-07-08T18:23:34Z")
Modular 26.3 is out! Here’s what’s new. Mojo 1.0 is in beta! Beta 1 is the first step toward finalizing 1.0 later this year. The beta is what we believe is a feature-complete Mojo 1.0 language, with polishing still a… --- ## [Introducing the Modular Community Grant Program](https://forum.modular.com/t/introducing-the-modular-community-grant-program/2941)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/introducing-the-modular-community-grant-program/2941 "2026-07-01T14:23:47Z")
We’re thrilled to officially launch a grant program to financially support open source projects that contribute to the Modular ecosystem, community events, and Modular-focused conference talks. Projects Modular will … --- ## [ModCon is back!](https://forum.modular.com/t/modcon-is-back/3250)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/modcon-is-back/3250 "2026-06-17T16:29:38Z")
ModCon is back. August 18th. San Francisco. A full day of AI infrastructure talks, launches, and workshops, with speakers including Dylan Patel (SemiAnalysis), Jerry Liu (LlamaIndex), Paige Bailey (Google DeepMind), and S… --- ## [ModCon 2026: Modular’s Developer Conference](https://forum.modular.com/t/modcon-2026-modular-s-developer-conference/3249)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/modcon-2026-modular-s-developer-conference/3249 "2026-06-17T16:24:55Z")
ModCon 2026: Compute Unlocked Modular’s annual developer conference returns to San Francisco on August 18th. One day of launches, live demos, and the people building and making big bets on the AI stack. On August 18… --- ## [Open sourcing model bringup skill](https://forum.modular.com/t/open-sourcing-model-bringup-skill/3203)
**Author:** [@Ehsan](https://forum.modular.com/u/Ehsan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/open-sourcing-model-bringup-skill/3203 "2026-06-06T17:30:12Z")
We’ve just open sourced the import-model skill which we’ve used a lot for model bringup internally. Quick installation npx skills add modular/skills --skill import-model then you can use it in Claude Code with /import-… --- ## [Updated contribution process for Mojo stdlib](https://forum.modular.com/t/updated-contribution-process-for-mojo-stdlib/3077)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/updated-contribution-process-for-mojo-stdlib/3077 "2026-05-13T15:23:44Z")
Updating our contribution process for the Mojo stdlib: Starting with the 26.3 release, we’re asking contributors to open an issue before submitting non-trivial pull requests to the standard library, so that the team can … --- ## [Create and share your own Inkwell story (and get swag!)](https://forum.modular.com/t/create-and-share-your-own-inkwell-story-and-get-swag/3071)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/create-and-share-your-own-inkwell-story-and-get-swag/3071 "2026-05-12T16:36:11Z")
Our cofounder @timdavis built an AI storybook app using FLUX2 and Gemma 4 on Modular Cloud. Pick a character, make choices, and the story branches endlessly, with every page written and illustrated in real time. Tim … --- ## [Modular Community Grant Program](https://forum.modular.com/t/modular-community-grant-program/2947)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/modular-community-grant-program/2947 "2026-04-08T20:25:06Z")
Introducing the Modular Community Grant Program: We’re thrilled to officially launch a grant program to financially support open source projects that contribute to the Modular ecosystem, community events, and Modular-foc… --- ## [Gemma 4 is live on Modular Cloud with day zero support and the fastest performance on both NVIDIA and AMD](https://forum.modular.com/t/gemma-4-is-live-on-modular-cloud-with-day-zero-support-and-the-fastest-performance-on-both-nvidia-and-amd/2922)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/gemma-4-is-live-on-modular-cloud-with-day-zero-support-and-the-fastest-performance-on-both-nvidia-and-amd/2922 "2026-04-02T16:55:32Z")
Gemma 4 is live on Modular Cloud with day zero support and the fastest performance on both NVIDIA and AMD. MAX delivers 15% higher throughput vs. vLLM on B200, and we’re the only inference provider shipping Gemma 4 on a … --- ## [Gemma 4 is live on Modular Cloud: day zero, fastest performance on NVIDIA and AMD](https://forum.modular.com/t/gemma-4-is-live-on-modular-cloud-day-zero-fastest-performance-on-nvidia-and-amd/2921)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/gemma-4-is-live-on-modular-cloud-day-zero-fastest-performance-on-nvidia-and-amd/2921 "2026-04-02T16:52:11Z")
Gemma 4 is live on Modular Cloud with day zero support and the fastest performance on both NVIDIA and AMD. MAX delivers 15% higher throughput vs. vLLM on B200, and we’re the only inference provider shipping Gemma 4 on a … --- ## [Pilot: Using ⬇️ to Flag Low-Quality Posts](https://forum.modular.com/t/pilot-using-to-flag-low-quality-posts/2894)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/pilot-using-to-flag-low-quality-posts/2894 "2026-03-27T13:58:43Z")
Hey everyone! We’re testing a new, lightweight way to keep content quality high in the forum. Starting now, if you come across a post that feels low quality, potentially incorrect, or off-topic, react to it with … --- ## [Modular 26.2: State-of-the-Art Image Generation and Upgraded AI Coding with Mojo](https://forum.modular.com/t/modular-26-2-state-of-the-art-image-generation-and-upgraded-ai-coding-with-mojo/2864)
**Author:** [@inaarawalji](https://forum.modular.com/u/inaarawalji)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/modular-26-2-state-of-the-art-image-generation-and-upgraded-ai-coding-with-mojo/2864 "2026-03-19T21:02:14Z")
26.2 is live! Here are the can’t-miss updates. The big one for kernel developers: Mojo :fire: now has AI coding skills specifically for writing high-performance, portable GPU kernels. Combined with a growing base of 750… --- ## [Feedback requested: early reference section prototypes](https://forum.modular.com/t/feedback-requested-early-reference-section-prototypes/2858)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/feedback-requested-early-reference-section-prototypes/2858 "2026-03-18T16:59:40Z")
Feedback requested: early reference section prototypes We’re experimenting with a new Mojo language reference section and would like your feedback before we invest further in it. --- ## [What was your biggest "wait, what?" moment when learning Mojo?](https://forum.modular.com/t/what-was-your-biggest-wait-what-moment-when-learning-mojo/2776)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/what-was-your-biggest-wait-what-moment-when-learning-mojo/2776 "2026-02-26T16:15:59Z")
What was your biggest “wait, what?” moment when learning Mojo? :mojo: Share your feedback and shape how the next generation of developers learns Mojo! --- ## [Modular has acquired BentoML! Ask us anything](https://forum.modular.com/t/modular-has-acquired-bentoml-ask-us-anything/2706)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/modular-has-acquired-bentoml-ask-us-anything/2706 "2026-02-17T21:41:16Z")
Modular has acquired BentoML :handshake: Over 10,000 organizations rely on BentoML to ship models to production, including 50+ Fortune 500 companies. We’re bringing together BentoML’s cloud deployment platform with M… --- ## [Migrating from Magic to Pixi](https://forum.modular.com/t/migrating-from-magic-to-pixi/1530)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/migrating-from-magic-to-pixi/1530 "2025-10-01T15:09:08Z")
Hi everyone :waving\_hand: We’re excited to share that we’ve officially contributed our work on Magic to the open source Pixi project. This means that you can now enjoy the same seamless experience building with MAX and … --- ## [You’re Invited: High-Performance AI in the Real World with Modular and Inworld AI](https://forum.modular.com/t/you-re-invited-high-performance-ai-in-the-real-world-with-modular-and-inworld-ai/2131)
**Author:** [@Modular](https://forum.modular.com/u/Modular)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.modular.com/t/you-re-invited-high-performance-ai-in-the-real-world-with-modular-and-inworld-ai/2131 "2025-08-14T18:43:45Z")
You’re Invited: High-Performance AI in the Real World with Modular and Inworld AI! Join us at our Los Altos headquarters for an evening of big ideas, technical deep dives, and conversations on bringing AI from concept to… [Next page](https://forum.modular.com/c/modular/announcements/9.md?page=1)