NVIDIA’s GTC 2025 has arrived in Washington, D.C., marking a historic first for the company’s renowned GPU Technology Conference. Traditionally hosted in Silicon Valley, this year’s autumn edition shifts to the heart of U.S. 
policymaking, underscoring NVIDIA’s growing role in shaping America’s artificial intelligence strategy. The Walter E. Washington Convention Center sets the stage for what many are calling a defining moment in the intersection between technology, policy, and innovation.
This year, NVIDIA has expanded GTC into a biannual global event, with the first session held in March 2025 that introduced the groundbreaking GB300 ‘Blackwell Ultra’ AI servers and outlined the company’s forward-looking roadmap for AI hardware. Now, the Washington edition signals something more strategic: a direct engagement with national decision-makers and industry leaders to ensure America’s leadership in AI remains unchallenged amid intensifying international competition.
CEO Jensen Huang, who will deliver his keynote on October 28th at 12:00 p.m. ET, is expected to present a sweeping vision that bridges technological advancement with national policy priorities. According to NVIDIA’s official blog, Huang will unveil how AI will transform industries ranging from healthcare to infrastructure and reshape how the public sector operates. The presentation will likely expand on the company’s ‘AI Nation’ concept, emphasizing computing architectures designed to accelerate government, defense, and enterprise innovation.
Speculation around the event points to updates on the Blackwell Ultra’s production ramp-up and insights into the upcoming Rubin AI architecture, the next major step in NVIDIA’s roadmap. Industry insiders suggest that Rubin could redefine efficiency and scalability in large-scale AI workloads, solidifying NVIDIA’s dominance in the enterprise and data center sectors.
GTC Washington is also notable for its lineup of influential guests, including Foxconn Chairman Young Liu and other major figures in the global AI supply chain. Their participation highlights the interconnected nature of the semiconductor and AI ecosystems, as well as the geopolitical challenges influencing chip manufacturing and supply networks. With Washington as its backdrop, the event underscores how technological supremacy and economic policy are now deeply intertwined.
Under the theme “See What’s Next in AI,” attendees can expect workshops, demos, and discussions that span from generative AI breakthroughs to AI-driven national infrastructure planning. This expansion of focus beyond traditional tech showcases NVIDIA’s intent to not only innovate but also influence how nations approach AI governance and deployment at scale. As the world watches, GTC 2025 in Washington is set to be more than a tech showcase – it’s a statement of intent that the U.S., backed by NVIDIA’s relentless innovation, aims to stay at the forefront of the global AI revolution.