Arm woos Developers | Electronics Weekly

• Arm Create: Hands-on events, challenges, and community experiences for developers
• Arm Developer Program: Now in its next phase, the program is a central place for tools, learning, technical engagement, and community
• Kits for developers: Practical assets and workflows that help developers start building on Arm faster

Arm Create is more than a programme, it is an invitation to build, experiment, and bring ideas to life on Arm. Through hands-on sessions, technical events, challenges, and community activities, developers can experience Arm in ways that spark curiosity and innovation.

The programme also gives developers a space to move from idea to outcome, experimenting with workflows, optimization techniques, new tools, and applying what they learn to real-world projects.

Several Arm Create experiences are already planned:

• Arm AI Optimization Challenge 2026: Competition to build AI projects across Arm-powered platforms, with tracks for physical AI, cloud AI, and mobile AI, and a total prize pool of $8,000.
• Arm Create Dev Day at SIGGRAPH: On July 20, developers are invited to hands-on sessions focused on graphics, AI workflows, and creative applications running on Arm.
• Edge AI 101 Series: A practical introduction to running AI at the edge using local inference workflows on Arm-based systems.

Attendees from companies including Amazon and Microsoft got an exclusive first look at Arm Create during Deep Learning AI Conference 2026. Developers explored hands-on cloud-to-edge demos from AWS and Octopus built on Raspberry Pi, alongside Android demonstrations showcasing the impact of SME2 across devices.

The Arm Developer Program is designed to support developers across cloud, edge, and physical devices, and  across platforms, tools, and communities on the journey from prototype to production.

The Arm Developer Program is the home for developers who want to:

• Access tutorials, technical learning, and development resources
• Connect through Discord and the broader Arm developer community
• Engage directly with Arm engineers and experts
• Participate in events and community discussions
• Build recognition and progression over time
• Explore deeper technical opportunities across the Arm ecosystem

Check out the latest benefits available to developers in the program:

• Personalized dashboard with curated tools, learning paths, labs, and technical content
• Early access to Arm tools, SDKs, features, and beta programs
• On-demand labs for real development and testing on Arm technology, without setup friction
• Free Coursera licenses for Arm courses and certifications
• Direct access to the Arm Developer Discord community and technical support forums with Arm engineers
• Badging and recognition for learning and community participation
• Opportunity to become an Arm Ambassador
• And much more coming soon

new technology quickly and efficiently.

Depending on the workflow, these may include:

• Software development kits (SDKs)
• Plugins and extensions
• Simulators and emulators
• Downloadable assets
• Sample applications
• Guided workflows

The focus is on helping developers move from first run to practical evaluation and integration. Initial examples include:

These kits help developers experiment with AI optimizations, advanced compute capabilities like https://developer.arm.com/documentation/109246/0101/SME-Overview/SME-and-SME2, advanced graphics workflows through neural graphics techniques, and perception-based AI systems running on Arm.

The best way to understand what is possible on Arm is to start building. Arm Create, the Arm Developer Program, and kits are designed to make that easier, whether you are experimenting with AI for the first time or optimising production workloads across platforms.

To get started:

https://developer.arm.com/arm-developer-program

Discover and join an upcoming Arm Create Experience  Explore resources through the Arm Developer Program

https://developer.arm.com/arm-create#build

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