Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference will start on June 8

Hot on the heels of the launch of its new watch, Apple has announced details of its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), revealing it will be held from June 8 to June 12 at Moscone West in San Francisco.

The annual shindig is designed for the global developer community to congregate and learn about all things iOS and OS X, but it’s also traditionally used by Apple to lift the lid on new software, new versions of software, and new hardware products.

Last year, Apple made a number of big reveals at WWDC, including a new programming language called Swift and a new platform for game developers.

Tongues will already be wagging about what Apple will be unveiling at WWDC in 2015, but it will likely involve new versions of iOS and OS X. Philip Schiller, Apple senior vice president of worldwide marketing, said, “We’ve got incredible new technologies for iOS and OS X to share with developers at WWDC and around the world, and can’t wait to see the next generation of apps they create.”

Speculation will also no doubt mount in the buildup to June 8 that the much-anticipated Beats music-streaming service relaunch will be a big focus of the event.

Meanwhile, if you’re interested in attending as a developer, applications for tickets can be made via the WWDC website from today until April 17 at 10 a.m. PDT.

Perhaps one final point worth mentioning — Apple has explicitly pointed out that selfie sticks are banned from WWDC this year. It says:

You are not permitted to make audio or audiovisual recordings of WWDC or take professional photographic or video equipment, or wearable recording devices into Moscone West or Yerba Buena Gardens. In addition, you may not use selfie sticks or similar monopods within Moscone West or Yerba Buena Gardens.

We’re not sure how many developers or journalists were planning on showing up armed with selfie sticks, but it’s a useful reminder nonetheless.