Quantum Day Arrives

Nvidia will host its inaugural Quantum Day at GTC on March 20, bringing together the global quantum computing community and key industry leaders.

A panel discussion featuring top figures from the quantum computing sector will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. PT, with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang leading the conversation. The session will explore the current landscape and future potential of quantum computing. It will be livestreamed and available on demand, featuring industry pioneers such as:

Alan Baratz – CEO, D-Wave
Ben Bloom – CEO, Atom Computing
Peter Chapman – Executive chair, IonQ
Rajeeb Hazra – CEO, Quantinuum
Loïc Henriet – Co-CEO, Pasqal
Matthew Kinsella – CEO, Infleqtion
Subodh Kulkarni – CEO, Rigetti
John Levy – CEO, SEEQC
Andrew Ory – CEO, QuEra Computing
Théau Peronnin – CEO, Alice & Bob
Rob Schoelkopf – Chief scientist, Quantum Circuits
Simone Severini – General manager, quantum technologies, AWS
Pete Shadbolt – Chief scientific officer, PsiQuantum
Krysta Svore – Technical fellow, Microsoft

Additionally, GTC attendees can take part in over 80 hands-on, instructor-led workshops and training labs offered by Nvidia Training. For the first time, in-person participants will have the chance to take certification exams for free, providing a valuable opportunity to validate their expertise in AI and accelerated computing while advancing their careers.

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GTC 2025 will feature an impressive lineup of speakers, including leading figures from academia, industry, and government. Notable participants include:

Pieter Abbeel – Director of the UC Berkeley Robot Learning Lab and co-director of the UC Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Lab
Drago Anguelov – Vice president and head of research, Waymo
Frances Arnold – Nobel Laureate in chemistry and Linus Pauling Professor of Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, and Biochemistry, California Institute of Technology
Gülen Bengi – Chief marketing officer, Mars Snacking
Esi Eggleston Bracey – Chief growth and marketing officer, Unilever
Noam Brown – Research scientist, OpenAI
Nadia Carlsten – CEO, Danish Centre for AI Innovation, Novo Nordisk Foundation
Max Jaderberg (Chief AI Officer) and Sergei Yakneen (Chief Technology Officer) – Isomorphic Labs
Athina Kanioura – Executive vice president and chief strategy and transformation officer, PepsiCo
Jeffrey Katzenberg – Founding partner, WndrCo
The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP – UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology
Yann LeCun – Vice president and chief AI scientist, Meta; professor, New York University
Arthur Mensch – CEO, Mistral AI
Joe Park – Chief digital and technology officer, Yum! Brands; president, Byte by Yum!
Rajendra “RP” Prasad – Chief information and asset engineering officer, Accenture
Raji Rajagopalan – Vice president, Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft
Aaron Saunders – Chief technology officer, Boston Dynamics
RJ Scaringe – Founder and CEO, Rivian
Clara Shih – Head of business AI, Meta
Alicia Tillman – Chief marketing officer, Delta Air Lines
Pras Velagapudi – Chief technology officer, Agility Robotics

More than 900 organizations will be represented, including major players such as Accenture, Adobe, Arm, Airbnb, Amazon Web Services (AWS), BMW Group, The Coca-Cola Company, CoreWeave, Dell Technologies, Disney Research, Field AI, Ford, Foxconn, Google Cloud, Kroger, Lowe’s, Mercedes-Benz, Meta, Microsoft, MLB, NFL, OpenAI, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Pfizer, Rockwell Automation, Salesforce, Samsung, ServiceNow, SoftBank, TSMC, Uber, Volvo, Volkswagen, Wayve, and Zoox.

Nvidia emphasized that AI has moved into the mainstream, powering the brands that shape everyday life. GTC will bring together major corporations, pioneering startups, and leading academics to explore AI’s transformative impact across industries.

The conference will feature over 1,000 sessions, 2,000 speakers, and nearly 400 exhibitors, highlighting how Nvidia’s AI and accelerated computing platforms address global challenges, from climate research and healthcare to cybersecurity, autonomous vehicles, and humanoid robotics. The company described its full-stack platform as a driving force behind the next industrial revolution.

Attendees can also experience curated events, including hands-on training, autonomous vehicle demos and test rides, and a new GTC Night Market featuring street food and products from 20 local vendors and artisans.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote, set for 10 a.m. Pacific time on March 18, is anticipated to be so popular that it will once again be held at the SAP Center concert venue. His speech will focus on how AI and accelerated computing are reshaping the world. The keynote will be livestreamed and available on demand at nvidia.com, with no registration required for online viewing.

Onsite attendees can arrive early for a live pregame show hosted by the “Acquired” podcast, along with other surprise festivities, while virtual participants can watch the pregame show online.

“AI is pushing boundaries, turning yesterday’s dreams into today’s reality,” Huang said. “GTC brings together top scientists, engineers, developers, and creators to envision and build a better future. Join us to witness the latest advancements in Nvidia computing and groundbreaking innovations in AI, robotics, science, and the arts that will revolutionize industries and society.”

Nvidia’s GTC 2025 will showcase leading AI experts and attract 25,000 in-person attendees.

Nvidia has announced that GTC 2025, the world’s leading AI conference, will take place from March 17 to March 21 in San Jose, California. The event is expected to welcome 25,000 attendees in person and around 300,000 virtually.