Upcoming Events:16 March 2026 - 19 March 2026
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About the Event
Brace yourselves, because the annual pilgrimage for AI acolytes, GPU devotees, and anyone with a vested interest in the future of computation has officially landed on the calendar. NVIDIA has flung open the registration gates for GTC 2026, and it’s shaping up to be the usual firehose of silicon, software, and sentient robots we’ve all come to expect. The main event will unfold from March 16-19, 2026, both physically at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center and virtually for those who prefer their world-changing announcements without the dubious pleasure of complimentary conference hall coffee.
This hybrid gathering is the premier global AI conference where developers, researchers, and business leaders flock to witness the next wave of innovation. The week kicks off with the keynote from NVIDIA’s perpetually leather-clad CEO, Jensen Huang, on Monday, March 16. He’s expected to drop the kind of industry-shaking news that keeps competitors up at night, probably wondering if their own roadmaps are now entirely redundant. With over 500 sessions planned, from deep-dive technical explorations to hands-on training, GTC is the absolute spot for anyone serious about accelerated computing.
The conference is designed for a broad audience, stretching from the developers painstakingly building the next generation of AI to the IT decision-makers and business leaders trying to figure out how to deploy it without accidentally creating Skynet. Attendees will gain direct access to NVIDIA experts, connect with a global community of innovators, and learn about the breakthroughs shaping, quite literally, every single industry on the planet.
Key Themes
While the full agenda is still tightly under wraps, expect NVIDIA to hit all its favourite subjects with the subtlety of a runaway steamroller. Based on past events and current industry trajectories, the key themes will almost certainly include:
- Generative and Agentic AI: Moving beyond mere chatbots to explore AI with agency, bona fide reasoning capabilities, and a proper grasp of the physical world. Expect less “tell me a joke” and more “solve world hunger, but make it snappy.”
- Robotics and Physical AI: The latest in simulation, development, and deployment for AI-powered robots that can see, understand, and interact with their environment. Because who doesn’t want a robot butler that actually gets you?
- Next-Generation Hardware: You can bet your last Bitcoin we’ll hear about the successors to the Blackwell architecture and get a tantalising glimpse of the Rubin and Vera Rubin platforms. Prepare for your current GPU to feel instantly geriatric.
- Accelerated Computing & MLOps: Best practices and new tools for deploying and scaling AI for production, from the humblest data centre to the furthest edge. Because getting AI to work is one thing; getting it to work properly at scale is another kettle of fish entirely.
- AR/VR and Digital Twins: Building and simulating photorealistic worlds with NVIDIA Omniverse and the latest in RTX rendering technologies. Perfect for when reality just isn’t quite cutting it.
- Industry Applications: Deep dives into how AI is transforming specific sectors like automotive, healthcare, cybersecurity, and content creation. Spoiler alert: it’s transforming everything.
Highlighted Speakers
The main event is, as always, the keynote address by NVIDIA Founder and CEO, Jensen Huang. His multi-hour presentations are legendary for their sheer density of announcements and market-moving potential. The full speaker lineup, featuring leading experts from across academia and industry, will be announced closer to the event date – prepare for a veritable who’s who of tech titans.
Program Highlights
The official schedule is still forthcoming, but the conference structure is crystal clear. Mark your calendars for these key dates:
Sunday, March 15, 2026
- All-Day: In-person, hands-on technical workshops for those who want to get their hands properly dirty before the main event kicks off.
Monday, March 16 - Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Monday Morning: The week kicks off with Jensen Huang’s keynote address, live from the SAP Center. Expect fireworks, both literal and metaphorical.
- All Week: A packed schedule of over 500 sessions, talks, tutorials, and “Connect with the Experts” opportunities. Bring comfortable shoes and a notepad.
- All Week: A full exhibition hall showcasing the latest from NVIDIA and its ecosystem partners. Get ready to have your mind blown (and your business card collection expanded).
Registration
Registration is now open, and as any seasoned GTC veteran knows, acting early is key to avoiding the full sting of the price tag.
Early-bird pricing, which can save you over £230, is available until February 2, 2026. You can save an additional 20% with the code: GTC26-20. For those on a budget or with a crippling fear of crowds, the Virtual Only pass is completely free and provides online access to a wealth of GTC content. Special 40% discounts are also available for GTC alumni, as well as academic, government, and non-profit attendees – because even world-changing tech needs a bit of a leg-up sometimes.
