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Nvidia’s GTC 2026 Opens in San Jose as Jensen Huang Readies Vera Rubin Debut and Inference Strategy

Wall Street is looking for proof that Nvidia can lead as AI spending shifts to inference.

Overview

  • Jensen Huang’s keynote is set for 11 a.m. PT at the SAP Center to outline Nvidia’s hardware and software plans for the four‑day conference.
  • Nvidia is expected to formally kick off its Vera Rubin platform and detail rack‑scale systems, with reporting pointing to NVL72 demos and larger designs under discussion.
  • The company plans to showcase how licensed Groq inference technology plugs into its stack, with reports suggesting Groq‑based servers or a new inference chip could be introduced.
  • Analysts and reporters expect a preview of the next‑generation Feynman chips along with updates to CUDA, AI agents, and physical robotics platforms.
  • Nvidia’s recent investments in optics suppliers and potential deeper work with Intel on CPUs and packaging are in focus as investors assess efficiency, supply, and competitiveness.