As a premier AI conference
NVIDIA is set to host its flagship AI conference, the GPU Technology Conference (GTC), from March 17 to 21, 2025, in San Jose, California.
GTC 2025 promises to be the ultimate gathering for AI experts, with 25,000 attendees expected in person and 300,000 virtual participants. The event will bring together some of the brightest minds in artificial intelligence (AI) to showcase the latest breakthroughs in physical AI, agentic AI, and scientific discovery.
NVIDIA’s founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, will deliver the keynote address at the SAP Center on March 18. His speech will focus on how AI and accelerated computing technologies are transforming industries and reshaping the world as we know it.
The keynote will be live streamed on NVIDIA’s official website and available on demand for viewers around the globe. Registration is not required to view the keynote online, making it accessible to a wider audience eager to witness the latest advancements in AI.
Attendees at the SAP Center can look forward to an exciting pregame show hosted by the “Acquired” podcast and additional surprise festivities. Virtual attendees will also be able to catch the pregame show online, ensuring that the event’s energy reaches beyond the physical venue.
Huang expressed his excitement for the event: “AI is pushing the limits of what is possible — turning yesterday’s dreams into today’s reality. GTC brings together the brightest scientists, engineers, developers, and creators to imagine and build a better future.
“Come and be first to see the new advances in NVIDIA computing and breakthroughs in AI, robotics, science, and the arts that will transform industries and society.”
GTC 2025 will include leading global companies, groundbreaking startups, and renowned academics who will explore the profound impact of AI across various sectors. The conference will feature over 1,000 sessions, 2,000 speakers, and nearly 400 exhibitors.
Discussions will cover multiple topics, from climate research and healthcare to cybersecurity, humanoid robotics, autonomous vehicles, and more. With the power of large language models, physical AI, cloud computing, and scientific discovery, NVIDIA’s full-stack platform is paving the way for the next industrial revolution.
The conference’s highlights will be curated experiences, including dozens of demonstrations across various industries, hands-on training, autonomous vehicle exhibits, and a new GTC Night Market. The market will feature street food and wares from 20 local vendors and artisans, allowing attendees to engage in a unique cultural experience while exploring the cutting-edge technology showcased at the event.
The conference will also welcome an impressive roster of notable speakers, including Pieter Abbeel, Director of the UC Berkeley Robot Learning Lab; Drago Anguelov, Vice President and Head of Research at Waymo; Frances Arnold, Nobel Laureate and Professor at the California Institute of Technology; and Yann LeCun, Chief AI Scientist at Meta.
Other distinguished speakers include the Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP, the UK’s Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, and key figures from organisations like PepsiCo, Unilever, Meta, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
In addition to the main event, GTC 2025 will introduce the inaugural Quantum Day on March 20. This special event will unite the global quantum computing community and feature key figures such as Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave; Peter Chapman, Executive Chair of IonQ; and Ben Bloom, CEO of Atom Computing.
Huang will join a panel with these pioneers to discuss the current state and future potential of quantum computing. The session will be live-streamed and available on demand.
GTC 2025 will offer developers many opportunities to acquire new skills and certifications. Attendees can participate in over 80 hands-on workshops and training labs led by NVIDIA experts.
For the first time, on-site attendees can take certification exams for free, a significant opportunity to enhance their AI and accelerated computing qualifications. New professional certifications will also be available in areas like accelerated data science, AI networking, and CUDA C++ programming, helping to equip the workforce for future challenges.
Startups and venture capitalists will have a dedicated AI Day during the conference, with expert panels, live demos from top startups, and networking opportunities with investors. The NVIDIA Inception Pavilion will feature innovations from over 250 startups, all part of the Inception program, which supports more than 22,000 startups across industries such as healthcare, climate science, and robotics.
NVIDIA’s GTC 2025 promises to be an unforgettable experience for all attendees, offering a front-row seat to the future of AI, quantum computing, and accelerated technologies. With its impressive roster of speakers, extensive training opportunities, and engaging exhibitions, the event is set to shape the trajectory of technological advancement for years to come.
Hero image: NVIDIA’s founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, will deliver the keynote address at GTC 2025 on March 18. Credit: NVIDIA
