GTC 2026 for Startups and VCs

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GTC is the premier AI event that brings together the brightest minds in technology. Join startup founders, app creators, enterprise executives, and investors for unique sessions, technical workshops, expert panels, and networking events.

Unlike any other tech conference, GTC gives you unprecedented opportunities to explore real-world applications of AI and understand the vast implications for developers, businesses, and investors.

Check back in February for the Schedule at a Glance.     

Schedule At-a-Glance

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Keynote | SAP Center


1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Hyatt Place


1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.


1:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Expo Hall and Inception Pavilion Open

San Jose Convention Center

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.


1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Theater Talk | San Jose Convention Center


2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Theater Talk | San Jose Convention Center


2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.


4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Talks & Panels | San Jose Convention Center


4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.


12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Expo Hall and Inception Pavilion Open

San Jose Convention Center

2:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.

Theater Talk | San Jose Convention Center


12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Expo Hall and Inception Pavilion Open

San Jose Convention Center

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Expo Hall and Inception Pavilion Open

San Jose Convention Center

Meet Us at the Inception Startup Pavilion

Stop by our booth to connect with our team and learn how Inception helps startups build faster and grow.

The Inception Info Desk will be open and available to answer your questions throughout all Expo Hall hours.

Startup and VC Pitches, Presented by NVIDIA Inception

Hear Inception startups and VC firms pitch their unique value in front of a live audience to discover the latest innovations across healthcare, finance, energy, and more.

Innovator and Investor Networking

Experience an NVIDIA-hosted opportunity to connect with fellow startups, industry leaders, and venture capitalists.

AI Day for VCs

Following the keynote, leading VC firms and members from NVIDIA Corporate Development and NVentures teams will break down what’s next in AI.

Learn More About Our Programs for Startups and VC Firms

NVIDIA Inception program

Accelerate Your Startup

The NVIDIA Inception program gives startups access to the latest developer resources, preferred pricing on NVIDIA software and hardware, and exposure to the VC community. The program is free and available to tech startups of all stages.

NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance connects global investo

Strengthen Your Portfolio

NVIDIA VC Alliance is a global network of AI investors using NVIDIA expertise and resources to maximize portfolio performance throughout their investment cycle.

Be part of the NVIDIA GTC experience. Join us in San Jose, CA, on March 16–19, 2026.