GTC 2026 for Startups and VCs

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GTC is the premier AI event, bringing 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 every industry.    

Schedule At-a-Glance

Find more sessions in the catalog.

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Startup & VC Reception

Special Event | Location detail coming soon.

8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m

GTC Live Keynote Pregame

Keynote Pregame | SAP Center


11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m

NVIDIA CEO Keynote

Keynote | SAP Center


3:00 p.m.–3:40 p.m


3:00 p.m.–3:40 p.m


6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Pitch Session | Grand Ballroom Theater


3:00 p.m.–3:40 p.m


1:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m

Expo Hall Hours

San Jose Convention Center

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m

Pitch Session | Grand Ballroom Theater


2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Pitch Session | Grand Ballroom Theater


2:00 p.m.–2:50 p.m.


3:00 p.m.–3:50 p.m.

AI Day for VCs | Center for Performing Arts


4:00 p.m.–4:50 p.m.

AI Day for VCs | Center for Performing Arts


12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Expo Hall Hours

San Jose Convention Center

2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Pitch Session | Grand Ballroom Theater


4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Pitch Session | Grand Ballroom Theater


12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Expo Hall Hours

San Jose Convention Center

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.

Tuesday, March 16, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. and Wednesday, March 17, 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Innovator and Investor Networking

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

Sunday, March 15, 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m

AI Day for VCs

Leading venture capital firms and members from NVIDIA Corporate Development and NVentures teams will break down what’s next in AI.

Tuesday, March 16, 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

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.