Nvidia is all set to host its 10th annual GPU Technology Conference (Nvidia GTC 2019). Back when the company started it off in 2009, the focus was purely on solving computing problems through GPUs. However, over the years this has evolved into various other subjects. Nvidia GTC 2019 is all about Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning.
Let us take a closer look at the Nvidia GTC 2019 conference – at all the major names and discussions which make the GTC one of the best events of the year!
Nvidia GTC 2019: Date and Venue
Nvidia’s GTC 2019 is going to be held between the 17th to the 21st of March 2019. The first day (17th March) is reserved for workshops. The actual Nvidia GTC 2019 conference will start off on the 18th of March and will go on till the 21st of the month.
Nvidia is hosting this conference ‘in the heart of Silicon Valley’. The conference is being held at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center (150 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95113.)
Nvidia GTC 2019: Major Names at the Event
The conference is going to host a number of major players in the world of technology. Industry heavyweights such as Amazon, Alibaba, NASA, IBM, Verizon, Google, PayPal, and a number of other industry giants will be present. Over 600 sessions will be held during the Nvidia GTC 2019 conference.
The company has also announced that the number of exhibitors this year is over 220 (a 30% increase compared to GTC 2018). Moreover, the seating capacity this year has been increased to 5,000 (as compared to 3,000 last year). Nvidia indeed expects the event to be bigger and better than ever before.
Nvidia GTC 2019: What to Expect?
The highlight of the Nvidia GTC 2019 is going to be Artificial Intelligence. Autonomous vehicles and robotics are going to be a key highlight of the conference this year. Another focal point of the event would be about how AI can help improve sectors such as finance, healthcare and telecom.
The event will be kickstarted by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. He has developed quite a rockstar-like image in the world of technology. Huang is likely to give his keynote speech in his iconic leather jacket! Stay tuned with us for more updates from the GTC 2019.