Nvidia GTC DC 2026 keynote: December 1 time and how to watch
Jensen Huang's keynote at GTC Washington, D.C. starts at 2 p.m. ET on December 1, 2026. Here are the times in major zones, the venue and where to find the stream.
Jensen Huang's keynote at Nvidia GTC Washington, D.C. is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET. That is 11 a.m. PT, 19:00 UTC and 20:00 CET. Nvidia's keynote page says people who cannot attend in person can add the event to their calendar to follow the live stream, but it did not name a streaming platform as of October 2026.
GTC DC 2026 dates and venue
According to Nvidia's GTC DC page (as of October 2026), the event runs from November 30 to December 3, 2026, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C., with additional venues across the city.
- Monday, November 30: workshops.
- Tuesday, December 1 to Thursday, December 3: conference and expo.
- Tuesday, December 1: pregame show and keynote.
Keynote and pregame show times
Nvidia lists a "GTC Live Keynote Pregame" show before the keynote. Times below use standard time in all zones; the US had already switched back from daylight saving time by then, and the UK is on GMT.
- Pregame show: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET (9 a.m. PT, 17:00 UTC, 17:00 GMT, 18:00 CET).
- Keynote: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT, 19:00 UTC, 19:00 GMT, 20:00 CET).
Nvidia describes the pregame as a panel discussion with industry leaders that runs before the keynote. Nvidia's pages did not detail the keynote's contents as of October 2026.
How to watch the GTC keynote
The reliable route is Nvidia's own GTC DC site. Nvidia has not published a stream link or platform on the pages checked, so the steps below are the safest way to avoid a wrong link.
- Open the keynote page and use the calendar option Nvidia provides.
- Check the same page on the morning of December 1 for the live player or link.
- If you want to attend in person, the keynote page points to Nvidia's registration and pricing page. Pricing and passes were not confirmed here.
Nvidia has streamed past GTC keynotes publicly, but that is not a guarantee for this event, so treat any stream link that does not come from nvidia.com with caution.
Why the Washington edition matters
The main GTC conference is held in California in spring. The Washington edition puts the same company in front of US policymakers and agencies, so a stronger focus on public-sector AI and policy would be a reasonable expectation. That is an expectation, not a confirmed agenda; Nvidia has not published a list of announcements.
For wider context, see our coverage of tech conferences, the chip industry and tech policy. Nvidia's earnings date is in our chip earnings calendar for Q3 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Nvidia GTC DC 2026 keynote?
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET, which is 19:00 to 21:00 UTC.
Where is GTC DC 2026 held?
At the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C., plus other venues in the city, from November 30 to December 3, 2026.
Is there a pregame show?
Yes. Nvidia lists a pregame show on December 1 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET.
Is the keynote free to watch online?
Nvidia's keynote page refers to a live stream but does not state whether registration is required. Check the page on the day.