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About the Event

Just when you thought the AI hype train might slow for a pit stop, NVIDIA is pulling into the nation’s capital to refuel. The company’s GPU Technology Conference (GTC) is descending upon Washington, D.C., from October 27-29, 2025, for what promises to be a collision of silicon, software, and policy. Held at the sprawling Walter E. Washington Convention Center, this isn’t just another tech conference; it’s a statement. By bringing its premier AI showcase to D.C., NVIDIA is signaling that the age of intelligent machines is no longer just a concern for Silicon Valley, but a matter of national importance.
GTC has always been the stage for NVIDIA’s biggest flexes, and this year’s focus on robotics and “Physical AI” suggests we’re moving beyond language models that just talk a good game. The event is geared toward the developers, researchers, and industry leaders who are building the next generation of autonomous systems. If you’re an engineer trying to teach a robot to distinguish a cat from a national security threat, or a policymaker trying to understand the difference, this is your Mecca. Attendees will get a firehose of information through over 70 sessions, hands-on workshops, and live demos.
While the main conference runs from October 28-29, the real die-hards will show up for the full-day, hands-on workshops starting on October 27. Expect deep dives into the software stacks that will power the next industrial revolution and, of course, a keynote from the leather-jacketed maestro himself, CEO Jensen Huang, on October 28.
Key Themes
NVIDIA is promising a comprehensive look at the entire AI ecosystem, with a special emphasis on where computation meets the physical world. Key topics slated for discussion include:
- Physical AI and Robotics: This is the big one. Expect major announcements around generative models for physical AI, advanced simulation, and frameworks for deploying intelligent robots in any industry.
- Agentic AI and Reasoning: Moving beyond simple pattern recognition to AIs that can plan, reason, and act autonomously. Sessions will feature leaders at the forefront of enterprise AI transformation.
- AI Factories and Infrastructure: Best practices and new insights for deploying the full-stack infrastructure needed to power large-scale AI.
- Developer Tools and Techniques: A treasure trove for the coders in the audience, covering breakthrough models, optimization tools, and the latest SDKs.
- High-Performance and Quantum Computing: Tackling the world’s most complex problems with accelerated computing and a glimpse into the quantum future.
Highlighted Speakers
While the full speaker list is still under wraps, the main event is undoubtedly the keynote from Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA. His presentations are legendary for their multi-hour length and industry-shifting announcements. He’s set to take the stage at 12 p.m. ET on October 28.
Before the main event, a “GTC LIVE Pregame” show will feature insights from industry analysts like Patrick Moorhead of Moor Insights & Strategy and CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos, offering context and predictions for what’s to come.
Program Highlights
The conference is a three-day marathon of non-stop tech. Here’s a rough guide to clear your schedule:
Day 1 - October 27
- All Day: Full-Day Workshops and Hands-on Training Labs. This is where you get your hands dirty with NVIDIA’s latest tools.
Day 2 - October 28
- 8:30 AM: GTC Live Keynote Pregame Show
- 12:00 PM: Keynote by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang
- Afternoon: Breakout Sessions, Panels, and the opening of the Exhibit Hall.
Day 3 - October 29
- All Day: Deep-dive sessions, technical presentations, and networking opportunities in the Exhibit Hall.
Registration
Here’s the part that requires your immediate attention. The full-access Conference passes are already sold out. Let that sink in. The demand to see the future is apparently at an all-time high.
However, all is not lost for the determined attendee. Exhibits Only passes are still available, and you can get a 20% discount by using the code GTCDC20
. This will get you onto the show floor to see the latest hardware and applications from over 150 exhibitors.
Register Now before the “Exhibits Only” passes suffer the same fate.