What to expect
NVIDIA's GTC conference comes to Washington from November 30 to December 3, 2026. Full-day hands-on workshops run on Monday, November 30. The AI Conference and Expo runs Tuesday, December 1 to Thursday, December 3, with talks, panels, two-hour hands-on labs, onsite certification exams, an expo and networking. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang gives the keynote on Tuesday, December 1 at 2:00 PM ET, preceded by a GTC Live pregame show.
Session topics include AI for science, AI infrastructure, AI safety and security, CUDA and libraries, local AI, open source, and physical AI and robotics. Workshops cover open models, AI infrastructure, physical AI, high-performance computing and scientific advancement.
Who should attend
NVIDIA aims the event at developers, researchers, industry partners, public sector professionals, policymakers and startups. For an AI founder selling to government, it is a dense few days of exposure to federal buyers and technical partners in one place.
Passes and prices
- Conference pass (Tue to Thu): $899. Includes the keynote (limited seating), sessions, training labs, certifications, expo, receptions and lunch.
- Exhibits Only (Tue to Thu): $375. Includes a keynote watch party, exhibits, Expo Theater talks, receptions, certifications and lunch.
- Full-Day Workshop (Mon): $395 for an eight-hour hands-on workshop and lunch.
Government registrants get free Conference or Exhibits Only passes and 50% off workshops. Academic and nonprofit registrants save 50% on Conference and Exhibits Only passes. Credentials are checked at badge pickup.
Venue and access
The main venue is the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, with additional venues across the city.
How to register
Choose a pass on the GTC DC pricing page. Cancellations before 11:59 PM ET on October 27, 2026 carry a $25 fee; after that there are no refunds. Substitutions are allowed until November 20, 2026.