--- title: "Nvidia (NVDA) GTC 2026 Is Coming: Here's What to Expect from Huang's Big AI Event" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/277725752.md" description: "Nvidia's GTC 2026, a major tech event, will take place from March 16-19 in San Jose, focusing on AI and accelerated computing. CEO Jensen Huang's keynote on March 16 will highlight Nvidia's advancements in AI chips and systems. The conference will feature over 1,000 sessions, emphasizing AI data centers, robotics, and applications. Despite a 3.4% decline in stock this year, Nvidia is viewed positively by Wall Street, with a Strong Buy consensus and a price target suggesting a 50.57% upside potential." datetime: "2026-03-04T04:57:11.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/277725752.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/277725752.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/277725752.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # Nvidia (NVDA) GTC 2026 Is Coming: Here's What to Expect from Huang's Big AI Event Nvidia's (NVDA) GTC 2026 is set to begin soon and is one of the biggest tech events of the year. The four-day conference, running from March 16 to March 19 in San Jose, will focus on the future of AI and accelerated computing. NVDA CEO Jensen Huang's keynote on March 16 is expected to be the highlight, with investors and developers watching closely for new updates on Nvidia's AI chips, systems, and software. ### Claim 70% Off TipRanks Premium - Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions - Stay ahead of the market with the latest news and analysis and maximize your portfolio's potential ## **Jensen Huang's Keynote Takes Center Stage** Huang will deliver the keynote from the SAP Center on March 16 at 11 a.m. PT. The presentation is expected to outline Nvidia's latest progress across the full AI stack — from accelerated computing and AI factories to open models, agentic systems, and physical AI. **Here are some of the key highlights expected at GTC 2026:** 1. **Nvidia's "Five Layers" of AI:** A major theme this year is Nvidia's view that AI is built across five layers: energy, chips, infrastructure, models, and applications. The company plans to show how progress across these areas is helping expand AI systems across industries. 2. **More Than 1,000 Sessions across the AI Ecosystem:** The conference will feature more than 1,000 sessions covering areas such as AI data centers, robotics, digital twins, large-scale inference, scientific computing, and enterprise AI. Huang will also host a discussion on the future of open AI models with leaders from several AI organizations. 3. **Focus on Developers and AI Startups:** GTC will also highlight the developer ecosystem. The event will include hands-on labs and technical workshops focused on AI and data science. More than 240 startups from Nvidia's Inception program are also expected to showcase technologies in areas such as robotics and generative AI. 4. **AI Research and Real-World Applications:** Researchers will present over 150 projects focused on AI models, robotics, and system design. Sessions will also explore how companies are building and scaling AI systems across cloud and edge environments. ## **Why This Event Matters for NVIDIA** Nvidia's stock is down about 3.4% so far this year, giving the shares a slower start in 2026. Events like GTC often attract strong attention because Nvidia uses the conference to share its latest plans in AI chips and computing. This year's keynote could bring updates on new AI chips, systems, and other tools used in data centers and AI development. Investors will be watching closely for any announcements that signal stronger demand ahead. Jefferies recently said Nvidia remains one of the most certain AI winners and could still be poised for a breakout. ## **Is NVDA a Strong Buy?** Overall, Wall Street has a Strong Buy consensus rating on Nvidia stock based on 38 Buy, one Hold, and one Sell recommendations. 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