The NVIDIA GTC conference has a reputation for delivering announcements that reshape industry roadmaps. At this year’s event, from March 16 to 19 in downtown San Jose, the AI community will converge to explore what comes next.

The marquee event remains chief executive officer Jensen Huang’s keynote at SAP Center on Monday, March 16. His presentations are now an industry ritual; part product launch, part strategic insight, always surprising. This year’s keynote follows the GTC Live 2026 pregame show, where industry figures will gather for a warm-up discussion on trends in accelerated computing. The keynote and pregame will both be livestreamed for those who can’t make it in person.

Beyond the main stage, the agenda dives into the topics shaping real-world AI decisions today. Attendees can expect:

• Physical AI and robotics sessions exploring how simulation-driven training is moving autonomous systems from pilots into production.
• Agentic AI tracks examining the reasoning models reshaping how enterprises design and manage complex, multi-step workflows.
• AI factory sessions focused on the infrastructure layer, unpacking what purpose-built compute looks like at scale.

These sessions focus on real-world implementation. Speakers include industry leaders, developers, and researchers sharing what’s working in production today.

Rich Learning And Networking Opportunities

Beyond the presentations, expert-led workshops deliver hands-on training on NVIDIA platforms, with certification tracks that carry real advantages in hiring. Developer Days and hackathons offer faster-paced, build-first formats for those who learn best by doing.

The startup showcase highlights emerging companies, with founders demonstrating prototypes and engaging early adopters.

And, like any good conference, much of the value happens outside the sessions. The networking opportunities range from structured meetups to the conversations that happen between sessions, connecting developers, startups, and the people shaping where AI goes from here.

Register today to secure your in-person pass or join virtually.

Find out more about the event at AI Conference | Mar 16-19, 2026 San Jose | NVIDIA GTC.

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