Apple will kick off its annual World Wide Developers Conference keynote session at 1pm ET today and run through Friday June 14, but there’s a lot more to WWDC 2013 than just a 2-hour long showcase. The WWDC schedule is being kept under wraps by Apple, much the same way it does with the hardware and software they plan on debuting at the keynote, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t tune in. Unless you are signed up as an Apple developer, you won’t be able to access the schedule on Apple’s site. Here’s a basic idea of Apple’s WWDC 2013 schedule and session start times

Keynote

The keynote session is where Apple will make its big technological announcements, from new products to updated software and hardware specs. This year’s WWDC 2013 keynote is expected to unveil an overhauled mobile operating system in iOS 7, an updated desktop operating system in OS X 10.9, refreshed MacBook Air series, a new unofficially named iRadio music streaming service, and the possibility–though very much unlikely–of showing off a new iPhone 5S, low-cost iPhone, and next-generation iPad and iPad mini 2.

Discussion

After the keynote there’s sure to be plenty of buzz, hype, and even dismay as people dissect all of what Apple has to offer in the upcoming months. Some products are sure to rub users the wrong way, while designs and interfaces could lead Apple in a different direction that its used to, for better or for worse. Pundits, techies, users, and haters are all sure to weigh in and offer up their opinions as to why Apple lived up to, and beyond, expectations or why and how they absolutely flopped. Stay tuned.

Hands-On Data Labs

The data lab sessions are available for those in attendance who want a hands-on experience. It’s here that people get the first insider look at what Apple has in store for its consumers including software tutorials and training. Techies will finally be able to explore iOS 7 in-depth and see if the overhauled designs are actually worth all of the trouble it took to produce.

Apple Design Awards

Here is where Apple gives credit where credit is due, to independent developers that is. The design awards are a WWDC staple in which Apple recognizes the achievements by devs in software and hardware of its Mac series and mobile devices. These usually come in the form of apps but video games, graphic editors, tutorial services, and much more are also featured and given awards.

Much More

The WWDC is a week-long development conference so its sure to be riddled with side events, panels, labs, and development sessions. The keynote session, taking place at 1pm ET today, is usually the biggest draw as that’s the stage for Apple’s game-changing products but the rest of the days are spent trying out new gadgets and software, as well as independently contracted apps, games, and features. There are bound to be plenty of lessons in how to code and create apps worth selling, so if you happen to have punched your WWDC ticket already, you’re in for a treat as you’ll never be bored with plenty of sessions and lessons to attend.