Nvidia GTC 2026 keynote start time, countdown clock, and what to expect this March
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GPU Technology Conference (GTC) brings together developers, analysts, and technology companies to learn about Nvidia’s plans for the future. As usual, the highlight of the event is the keynote presentation from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, where the company typically reveals new hardware, software platforms, and updates to its long-term roadmap.
Nowadays, it has become largely focused on AI development. And if you’re waiting for this year’s keynote, the wait will be over soon, as the event kicks off today, on March 16. After no new GPUs were announced at CES in January, and the fact Nvidia rarely features gaming announcements at GTC, it seems unlikely there will be any sign of an RTX 50 Super refresh.
Nvidia GTC March 2026 keynote start time
According to Nvidia, CEO Jensen Huang will give his keynote address today, March 16, at 11 AM PT. Of course, local time will be different for everyone, depending on where in the world you are right now. To make things easier for you, we’ve detailed the keynote times for a bunch of different regions below.
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- Los Angeles – 11 AM PT (March 16)
- New York – 2 PM ET (March 16)
- London – 6 PM GMT (March 16)
- Berlin – 7 PM CEST (March 16)
- Singapore – 2 AM SGT (March 17)
- Tokyo – 3 AM JST (March 17)
- Sydney – 5 AM AEST (March 17)
- Auckland – 7 AM NZST (March 17)
We’ve also added a countdown clock above to help you track the exact time Huang’s keynote is due to start. It will disappear as soon as it expires.
What to expect from Nvidia’s GTC 2026 event
As with previous GTC events, Nvidia is expected to make several announcements covering both hardware and software. A major focus will likely be the company’s AI chip roadmap, including updates on future architectures and computing platforms. Nvidia may provide more information about upcoming chips that build on its existing AI hardware lineup and expand the company’s capabilities for large-scale AI workloads.
Interestingly, on the gaming side of things, Nvidia’s GeForce account on X says “catch the future of real-time rendering” during today’s keynote. While we don’t expect any new gaming hardware to be unveiled, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see improvements to AI-accelerated rendering techniques featured. Think DLSS, upscaling, frame generation, and more.
In any case, one area to watch closely is Nvidia’s recent collaboration with Groq, a company that develops processors designed specifically for AI inference. These chips, known as Language Processing Units (LPUs), are designed to run AI models more efficiently than traditional GPUs in certain scenarios. Nvidia could explain how this technology will be integrated into its own systems or possibly introduce new products that combine both GPU and inference hardware.
The company is also expected to talk more about its Vera Rubin AI platform, which represents Nvidia’s next major step in large-scale AI computing. This platform could feature new systems designed for massive AI workloads, potentially with upgraded configurations and higher performance for enterprise and research applications.
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