Facebook cancels F8 developers conference over coronavirus fears

Facebook says it is canceling F8, its annual conference for developers, as spread of the new coronavirus around the world is hitting companies hard, spurring them to suspend production, meetings, events and business travel

The annual Facebook show is usually held in late April or early May in the San Francisco area.

The company says it is planning other ways for its developer community to get together, including livestreams, locally hosted events and videos.

More than 5,000 people from around the world attended last year’s F8.

Facebook said it will donate $500,000 to organizations serving residents of San Jose, California, where the conference has been held in recent years.