Nvidia has been experiencing a remarkable year, kicked off by the unveiling and launch of its 5000 series GPUs. Nevertheless, with the company’s annual GPU Technology Conference (GTC) set to commence next week, it is evident that Nvidia has additional announcements in store. The five-day event, scheduled to take place from March 17 to March 21 in San Jose, California, will feature a series of workshops, talks, and panels centered on the company’s future endeavors. While a plethora of exciting news is anticipated, the conference’s highlight is expected to be CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote address on March 18 at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT), which can be streamed live on Nvidia’s website.

What to Expect at GTC 2025

For those curious about Nvidia’s upcoming announcements, a review of the conference itinerary may provide some insight. Although topics such as robotics, quantum computing, and cybersecurity, along with autonomous driving, are on the agenda, it is clear that the majority of the conference will focus on artificial intelligence. This emphasis on AI is not surprising, given the company’s significant investment in the technology over the past few years.

Beyond Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS), which leverages artificial intelligence to enhance in-game frame rates while reducing latency, Nvidia has also been integrating AI technology into its enterprise and automotive sectors. In light of the emerging threat posed by DeepSeek, Nvidia will likely need to present a robust strategy for competing with the Chinese AI lab, which may be a key point of discussion in Huang’s keynote address.

However, GTC is not expected to be solely focused on software. The company is likely to announce an update to its Blackwell GPUs, a platform comprising hardware and software designed to handle large language models (LLMs), generative AI, and other intensive artificial intelligence programs. The latest line of chips, including Blackwell Ultra, is slated to launch in the first half of 2025.

Lastly, as GTC is fundamentally a developer-centric conference, attendees can expect to hear about new platforms and tools designed to facilitate innovation in AI and other areas. While some workshops may seem more daunting than others (such as “A New Era of Generalist Robotics: The Rise of Humanoids”), this GTC appears poised to unveil some exciting new technologies.