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GTC 2024 will be a hybrid event, with in-person and virtual options for attendees.
GTC will take place at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, in San Jose, CA, March 18-21, 2024.
Jensen Huang’s Keynote will happen on Monday, March 18 at 1 p.m. at the SAP Center, less than one mile from the Convention Center. Transportation will be provided. Registration is required for entry.
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, CA 95113
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SAP Center
525 W Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95113
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GTC offers sessions and training for all technical levels and interest areas of technology. It’s a unique conference that brings together developers, researchers, business leaders, IT decision-makers, creators, and NVIDIA’s partner ecosystem. GTC attendees have a common goal to learn what’s possible with AI and accelerated computing. There are options to attend in person or virtually.
Yes. View the Schedule at a Glance by day here.
You can view the Session Catalog here. To start building your personal agenda, click here and log in to your account after completing registration. You can browse the Session Catalog and click the “Add to Schedule” button on a specific session to add it to your personal calendar. Attendance to in-person sessions is first come, first served and adding a session to your schedule doesn't guarantee a seat in the room.
To add a session reminder, log in to your account, click on “My Schedule” in the Attendee Portal, download it to iCal, VCal, or CSV. and then save it to your calendar.
Yes, registration is required to attend the GTC keynote in person. Viewing online virtually is free and doesn't require registration.
Yes, registration at the SAP Center will open at 10:30 a.m. on both the North and South sides of the building.
Yes, if we don't sell out before then. Registration at the SAP Center will open at 10:30 a.m. on both the North and South sides of the building.
Viewing online virtually is free and doesn't require registration. Click here to watch the keynote live at 1 p.m. PST on Monday, March 18.
Doors will open at 11 a.m.
Yes, beverages and light refreshments will be available before the keynote. Please note that food must be consumed in the concourse area before taking your seat inside the venue.
While laptops and small bags are allowed inside the venue, we encourage attendees to keep their belongings to a minimum. This will help ensure a smooth and efficient entry process for all attendees.
Yes, there will be a bag check service available (suitcases only) for those arriving directly from the airport. Bag check is located on the South side of the building close to the shuttle stops.
Yes, there will be a Gear Store with your favorite NVIDIA swag at the SAP Center, as well as the convention center.
There are multiple ways to get to the SAP Center from the Convention Center and back again.
The walk is less than one mile. When you exit the Convention Center, take a left to the corner of Almaden Blvd and then a right. You'lll see our friendly ambassadors in green shirts directing the way. When you get to the corner of W. Santa Clara Street, take a left and the SAP Center will be just up ahead on your right after you walk under the freeway overpass.
Shuttles will be provided starting at 10:30 a.m. Pick-up is right in front of the main entrance to the convention center on W San Carlos Street. You can’t miss them.
VTA light rail is just one stop between the Convention Center and the SAP Center. Exit the main entrance of the convention center and cross the street to the light rail. You'lll see our friendly ambassadors in green shirts directing the way. Your GTC badge is your free light rail pass for the week. The walk from the San Fernando Station to the SAP Center is about one and a half city blocks. There will be ambassadors in green shirts directing the way.
Hop on a pedi-cab, sponsored by Weka, and feel the wind in your hair as you enjoy the sights of downtown San Jose. Pedi-cabs are available on a first-come, first-served basis and will pick up right in front of the main entrance to the convention center on W. San Carlos Street.
Drive and park: There are 1500 parking spaces located in the large parking lot next to the SAP Center with entry from either Santa Clara Street or Julian Street.
Shuttles will be waiting on the South side of the building, where you were dropped off, to take you back to the convention center.
It’s an easy walk, less than a mile long to get back to the convention center. Head east on W. Santa Clara St when you exit the SAP Center. Take a right turn onto S. Almaden Ave and then a left on W. San Carlos St. You'll see our friendly ambassadors in green shirts directing the way.
Take the VTA light rail just one stop from the San Fernando station back to the convention center. The walk to the light rail station is about one and a half city blocks. There will be ambassadors in green shirts directing the way.
Hop on a pedi-cab, sponsored by Weka, and feel the wind in your hair as you enjoy the sights of downtown San Jose. Pedi cabs will pick up at the corner of W. Santa Clara St and Barack Obama Blvd.
If you’d like to leave your car parked at the SAP Center to enjoy the evening activities at the convention center, we'll have shuttles back until 8 p.m. that evening.
Yes, please head to the lobby of the San Jose Marriott (connected to the convention center) and speak to one of our ambassadors in a green shirt. They'll assist you to the ADA shuttle, which will deliver you to the SAP Center. Upon arrival, another ambassador will greet you and show you where to go.
After the keynote ends, an ambassador will assist you in getting back to the ADA shuttle in the same spot where you were dropped off.
Click here to view pricing information and what’s included with each pass type.
Yes, we offer up to 40% off on Conference + Training or Conference passes (including one-day options) when you register with a university, government, or non-profit email address. We also offer discounts for groups of three or more, as well as GTC alumni. View the Registration Packages & Pricing page for more information.
Yes, registration is required to attend GTC in person or virtually.
The minimum age to attend GTC in person is 18.
If you are under 18 and would like to attend GTC virtually, please have your parents click here to complete the Guardian Consent Form.
Credit cards, wire transfers, and checks are acceptable methods of payment until Friday, March 1, 2024. After this date, only credit card payments will be accepted. Your registration must be paid in full in order to attend the conference.
After registering for GTC, the transaction will appear on your credit card or bank statement as “RAINFOC*NVIDIA GTC S24".
Click here to log in to your attendee portal, navigate to “My Registration”, then click on “Download Invoice(s)” in the top right corner.
We'll be able to provide a letter of attendance for GTC after the show ends. Please email gtc_registration@nvidia.com.
GTC welcomes all international attendees and we’re committed to making the process as seamless as possible.
As part of your GTC registration, you may request an invitation letter through the registration form. After completing your registration and payment, your invitation letter will be emailed to you within a week. If for any reason your visa is denied, we’ll issue a full refund of your registration payment.
For additional information, please review the U.S. Visa Application Procedures.
There’s no deadline to register for GTC but it’s very likely that the event will sell out, so early registration is recommended.
If you can’t make the event, please submit your cancellation requests at GTC_registration@nvidia.com. The following processing fees will apply:
Substitution requests will be granted but must be received by 24:00 PDT, Friday, March 8, 2024. To transfer your registration to a colleague or if you’re having difficulty registering online, please email GTC_registration@nvidia.com, and we'll be happy to assist you.
Substitution requests will be granted but must be received by 24:00 PDT, Friday, March 8, 2024. To transfer your registration to a colleague please email GTC_registration@nvidia.com, and we'll be happy to assist you.
NVIDIA reserves the right to deny registration to any individual or entity for any reason, at our sole discretion. These include past or present failure to meet NVIDIA’s standards of conduct, as well as (but not limited to) engaging in violent, illegal, threatening, or discriminatory conduct. View the GTC Code of Conduct.
The Exhibit Hall will be open during the following hours:
Click here to view the daily schedule for GTC 2024.
If you require special assistance, you can contact gtc_registration@nvidia.com before Friday, March 1. There’s also a place in the registration form to request assistance before this date.
Daily lunch will be available for those who have purchased the following package types: Conference + Training/Conference/DLI Workshops.
Concessions are available for purchase in various locations throughout the convention center.
Evening receptions (Sunday through Wednesday) are open to all GTC pass holders and include a selection of appetizers and beverages. Registrants will receive drink tickets to redeem and there's a cash bar available. A full dinner isn't served.
All meals include meat and vegetarian options.
Pre-ordered halal, kosher, gluten-free, and vegan meals can be picked up at the special meal pick-up table in the South Hall. The pre-order deadline is March 4.
Vegetarian options are available in the regular lunch service.
Yes, special hotel rates have been negotiated for GTC attendees, but space is limited. Click here to book your hotel room on EventSphere 🛈 (the official hotel site for GTC). Contact GTC@eventsphere.com with any questions.
Please click here to manage an existing reservation if you have your confirmation number or contact GTC@eventsphere.com with any questions regarding your reservation.
Yes, shuttles will be provided for attendees staying at the following hotels:
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Jose Airport
Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Airport
Hyatt House San Jose Airport
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
SpringHill Suites San Jose Airport
Residence Inn San Jose Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
Fairfield Inn San Jose North
Residence Inn San Jose North
Aloft Santa Clara
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is just three miles from the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. Get more information on ground transportation options from SJC.
Registration desks, where you can pick up your GTC badge, will be open at both San Jose airport terminals on Sunday, March 17 and Monday, March 18 from 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 38 miles from the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. Get more information on ground transportation options from SFO.
Oakland International Airport (OAK) is 39 miles from the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. Get more information on ground transportation options from OAK.
The San Jose McEnery Convention Center has an underground parking garage with entrances on both Market Street and South Almaden Boulevard. Additional parking garages are located throughout the downtown area. Information on other downtown San Jose garages is available here. For the best priced parking options, see information on the Almaden/Woz lot located one block from the McEnery Convention Center.
There's a VTA light rail stop across the street from the convention center. Show your GTC badge to ride free from March 17–21. More route info is available here.
The health and safety of all GTC attendees is very important to us. We are closely monitoring health trends and staying aligned with the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and federal, state, and local governments.
Yes, there will be a Mother's Room available onsite. Refrigerator storage is not provided, but ice packs are available. Please bring your own cooler.
Yes, there will be a Prayer Room available onsite. Please note this space cannot be reserved.
Yes, there will be a coat check at the convention center that will also be able to store luggage. Bag check is located near registration.
Join lively discussions over a self-hosted meal with 10 to 20 other conference attendees at pre-reserved tables in restaurants across a variety of cuisines and price points. Table size is limited, so book early.
*Dinner isn't included in GTC registration fees. Attendees will cover their dining costs.
Signup Hours:
Here’s how it works:
Click here to log in to your Attendee Portal, using the email address and password that you established during registration. You’ll be able to access all GTC content through the Session Catalog. Fifteen minutes before the start of the session, there will be a “JOIN” button to access the content.
Once you’ve completed registration for GTC, click here to log in to your attendee portal & purchase the digital DLI workshop of your choice.
Unfortunately, DLI full-day workshops are live, instructor-led programs and won’t be recorded.
If you’re attending GTC 2024 virtually, registration isn’t required to watch Jensen Huang’s keynote.
Yes. Any registrant can attend any session or virtual DLI workshop in the time zone that works best for them.
All you need is an internet connection and a connected device (laptop, tablet, mobile phone). However, we recommend that you update your web browsers to the latest version before joining the event. Once you’ve registered for a particular session or training, we’ll notify you of any additional setup instructions. Still, all software used during the event will be free and seamless to use.
After completing the registration process, please log in to your account with the same credentials that you created when registering. You can browse the Session Catalog and click the “Add to Schedule” button on a specific session to add it to your personal calendar.
To access your personal schedule, log in here and select “My Schedule” on the left. In the top right corner you’ll see the download button where you can download to ICal, VCal, or CSV and then save to your personal calendar.
When you download your personal schedule and sync it with your mail client, a reminder will be sent 15-30 minutes before the session starts. However, you’ll need to re-download any time you adjust your schedule.
Only scheduled sessions have the “Add to Calendar” option. All other on-demand sessions aren’t scheduled at a specific time and will be available to view at your convenience beginning after the keynote concludes on Monday, March 18. In the meantime, you can click the “star icon” to add the session to your interest list.
A recording of most live webinars will be made available within 72 hours after the session ends. DLI full-day instructor-led workshops, programs, and trainings are live and won't be recorded. However, some (but not all) DLI Training Labs will be available via NVIDIA On-Demand starting on April 8. Connect With the Experts and Watch Parties also won’t be recorded.
Live streams are live talks taking place at the San Jose Convention Center and being streamed in real time.
On-demand are pre-recorded virtual talks aren't scheduled at a specific time but are available to watch at your convenience.
Virtual sessions are only available online but are first aired at a specific time. If you miss the scheduled time, you can watch them on-demand at your convenience.
Most live sessions happening at the San Jose Convention Center will be available to watch on-demand within 72 hours. However, some (but not all) DLI Training Labs will be available via NVIDIA On-Demand starting on April 8. Connect With the Experts and Watch Parties also won’t be recorded.
If approved by the speaker/s, a copy of the PDF presentation will be available with a link in the Session Catalogs talk description.
A recording of most live sessions and webinars will be made available within 72 hours after the session ends. On-demand content will also be added to the Session Catalog starting after the keynote on Monday, March 18. All recorded talks and demos can be viewed online at any time until April 8. DLI full-day instructor-led workshops, programs, and trainings are live and won't be recorded. However, some (but not all) DLI Training Labs will be available via NVIDIA On-Demand starting on April 8. Connect With the Experts and Watch Parties also won’t recorded.
Please log in to your Attendee Portal and select “Surveys” on the left navigation panel. From here, you can respond to the surveys for any sessions you attended and see the surveys you’ve already completed.
Please email gtc-sales@nvidia.com for more information on sponsorships or exhibits.
Each exhibitor has a “Contact me” button in the top left corner of their sponsor page. To contact GTC sponsors or exhibitors, log in here and reach out with any questions; someone from their company will get back to you once GTC has concluded.
If you have a question that wasn’t answered here or you have general feedback, please contact us at GTC_registration@nvidia.com.
Don’t miss the chance to be a part of what comes next. Join us live at the San Jose Convention Center on March 18-21, 2024.