How to Watch Jensen Huang’s NVIDIA GTC 2026 Keynote

GTC — short for GPU Technology Conference — is NVIDIA's flagship annual show, and this year CEO Jensen Huang will deliver the keynote that traditionally sets the tone for the next 12 months in chips, AI and high-performance computing.

If you want to tune in live, NVIDIA typically streams the keynote on its official website and YouTube channel, with additional availability through partners and regional livestream pages. The stream schedule is usually posted in advance on the GTC event site, so it's a good idea to check the local start time for your timezone to avoid missing Huang's opening remarks.

Expect the keynote to touch on hardware roadmaps, software stacks like CUDA and AI toolchains, and how NVIDIA sees AI shaping data centers, edge devices and developer workflows. In past years Huang used this stage to announce new GPUs, developer tools and strategic partnerships; while specifics are never guaranteed, the talk often signals where NVIDIA is investing next.

For developers and IT leaders, sessions that follow the keynote typically dive deeper into product demos, SDK releases and partner integrations. If you're primarily interested in practical takeaways, keep an eye on post-keynote session schedules — NVIDIA often posts session recordings after the live presentation, which is handy if you can't watch in real time.

Want notifications? Subscribe to NVIDIA’s YouTube channel or sign up via the GTC page to get email alerts and a reminder before the stream starts. Social channels like X and LinkedIn will also carry live reactions and quick highlights if you prefer bite-sized updates.

Bottom line: tune into NVIDIA’s official channels for the cleanest live stream, check the GTC site for regional times and follow developer sessions afterward for deeper technical detail. If you’re tracking AI and computing trends, Huang’s keynote is usually where industry direction becomes clearer.