**Keynote Watch Party** # Join the NVIDIA GTC Student Experience Provident Credit Union Center at San Jose State University Monday, March 16  |  9 a.m.–2 p.m. | Hackathon 3–7 p.m. Provident Credit Union Center at San Jose State University Mon., Mar. 16  |  9 a.m.–7 p.m. [Register Now](https://register.nvidia.com/flow/nvidia/gtc26/studentexpreg) ## Start Your AI Journey With NVIDIA Join fellow San Jose State University students and faculty for a unique GTC event built around NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s live‑streamed [keynote](https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/keynote) at the world’s premier global AI conference.  You’ll meet NVIDIA employees, participate in an interactive panel, get exclusive gear, enjoy complimentary snacks, and enter for a chance to win NVIDIA product giveaways in a student-focused environment.   Get inspired, network, and take the next step in your AI journey. ## Choose Your Experience Register with your student (.edu) email to access one or both NVIDIA GTC event options. ## Student Experience **Monday, March 16** Free [Sign Up Now](https://register.nvidia.com/flow/nvidia/gtc26/studentexpreg) * Keynote watch party * Interactive panel * Exclusive gear * Complimentary snacks * Free virtual pass to GTC content ## Add-On: Thursday Exhibits Only Pass **Thursday, March 19** $30 [Register Now](https://register.nvidia.com/flow/nvidia/gtc26/studentexpreg) * Connect With the Experts sessions * Exhibits at the San Jose Convention Center * Student Day passes, discounted from $110 to $30 Note: Students must register for the Watch Party and Student Experience to qualify for the discounted Thursday Exhibit Only pass. ## Monday, March 16 Provident Credit Union Center at San Jose State University 290 S 7th St, San Jose, CA 95112 --- 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m Doors open, Networking --- 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m *How to Accelerate Your Career in AI* panel hosted by NVIDIA Join a dynamic group of industry leaders as they explore diverse AI career paths, practical strategies for staying ahead, and essential skills for thriving in an AI-driven world. Leave inspired with actionable next steps and a clear vision to turn your curiosity into a meaningful career. Panelists Include: * Louis Stewart, Head of Strategic Initiatives, NVIDIA * Jackie Frye, Senior Manager, University Recruiting, NVIDIA * Mark Heaps, Director, Developer Community, NVIDIA * Anthony Castelucci, Solutions Engineer, NVIDIA * J.P. Morgan, Chief Innovation Officer at HMCI.AI --- 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m GTC keynote live stream with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang --- 1:00 p.m. GPU prize drawing --- 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Agents for Impact Hackathon Join a high-energy hackathon where you’ll use AI-native tools to build a working agent in just two hours. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just getting started, leave with a shipped project and proof that you can turn bold ideas into real impact. --- ## Access GTC content after the event ends. [NVIDIA On-Demand](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand.md)