One of world’s largest AI conferences kicks off in San Jose

The Brief

  • One of the world’s largest artificial intelligence conferences is underway in San Jose this week.
  • Nvidia’s GTC Conference kicks off Monday at SAP Center.
  • The influx of tens of thousands of attendees has prompted several road closures throughout downtown San Jose.

SAN JOSE, Calif. One of the world’s largest artificial intelligence conferences is underway in San Jose this week, drawing an estimated 30,000 developers, researchers and business leaders to the city for Nvidia’s annual GTC Conference.

The four-day event kicks off Monday at SAP Center, where Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will deliver the keynote address, unveiling the company’s next generation of AI products and partnerships.

Nvidia, currently the world’s largest company by market capitalization, is the first company to surpass a $5 trillion market valuation. The Santa Clara-based chipmaker dominates the AI industry, making the conference a major destination for technology professionals worldwide. Workshops and networking opportunities are also scheduled throughout the week at the San Jose Convention Center.

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