# GTC Washington, D.C. for Startups and VCs [Watch On Demand](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/search/?facet.event_name%5B%5D=GTC%20DC&facet.event_year%5B%5D=2025&facet.mimetype%5B%5D=event%20session&headerText=All%20Sessions&layout=list&page=1&q=-&sort=relevance&sortDir=desc®code=no-ncid&ncid=no-ncid) Discover the latest hardware, software, and applications recently announced at the conference. See how they’re transforming everything from agentic AI to healthcare, robotics, customer experiences, and beyond with inspiring, informative on-demand sessions. --- ## Schedule At-a-Glance Find more sessions in the [catalog](https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/dc/session-catalog). 1. Tuesday, October 28 2. Wednesday, October 29 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. [*GTC Live Washington, D.C.* Keynote Pregame](/gtc/dc/keynote/#keynote) Keynote Pregame | Hall D --- 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. [NVIDIA CEO Keynote](https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/dc/keynote/) Keynote | Hall D --- 2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Inception Startup Pavilion Expo Hall --- 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. [NVIDIA Certification Exam](https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/dc/session-catalog/?tab.allsessions=1700692987788001F1cG&search.sessiontype=1724089713191001eGXX#/) 149AB --- 4:00 p.m.–4:40 p.m. [Advancing U.S. Quantum Leadership](https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/dc/session-catalog/?tab.allsessions=1700692987788001F1cG&search=DC51139#/) Session --- 5:00 p.m.–5:40 p.m. [Agentic AI and a Patient-First Digital Health Stack](https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/dc/session-catalog/?regcode=ref-inc-968930-vt53&tab.allsessions=1700692987788001F1cG&search=dc51066#/) Session --- 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Training Labs and Certifications Training --- 7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. [Physical AI Developer Meetup](https://register.nvidia.com/flow/nvidia/gtcdc25/DCSE51248) Special Event | Walter E. Washington Convention Center—146B 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m [Startup Pitches](https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/dc/session-catalog/?tab.allsessions=1700692987788001F1cG&search=DCSE51040#/) Session | Room 146B --- 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. NVIDIA Certification Prep: What You Need to Know 149AB --- 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. [VC Reverse Pitches](https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/dc/session-catalog/?search=DCSE51041&tab.allsessions=1700692987788001F1cG#/) Session | Room 146B --- 10:00 a.m.–10:40 a.m. [AI for Good: Tackling Climate and Environmental Challenges in U.S. Cities](https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/dc/session-catalog/?regcode=ref-inc-968930-vt53&tab.allsessions=1700692987788001F1cG&search=dc51119#/) Session --- 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. NVIDIA Certification Exam 149AB --- 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. [Startup & VC Networking Hour](https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/dc/session-catalog/?search=DCSE51042&tab.day=20251029#/) Session | Room 146B --- 11:00 a.m.–11:40 a.m. [Seeing the Unseen: Radar’s Role in Revolutionizing AI and Transforming Tomorrow](https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/dc/session-catalog/?regcode=ref-inc-968930-vt53&tab.allsessions=1700692987788001F1cG&search=dc51105#/) Session --- 2:00 p.m.–2:40 p.m. [Scalable Robot Intelligence Framework—Any Robot. Any Task. One Brain.](https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/dc/session-catalog/?search=dc51152&tab.allsessions=1700692987788001F1cG#/) Session --- 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. [America’s Next Robots: NVIDIA Inception Startups Powering Jobs, Growth, and Innovation](https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/dc/session-catalog/?search=DC51086&tab.allsessions=1700692987788001F1cG#/) Session --- 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Training Labs and Certifications Training --- 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Inception Startup Pavilion Expo Hall ## On-Demand Sessions, Led by Startups ### The AI Engine of Innovation: U.S. Startup Founders Driving Real-World Impact This session features pioneering U.S. startup founders deploying AI in a variety of domains. These include everything from automating life-saving cell therapy manufacturing and deploying responsible robotics for hazardous tasks, to transforming developer productivity with autonomous AI agents for coding and revolutionizing personalized education. [Watch On Demand](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/session/gtcdc25-dc51306/) ### AI for Good: Tackling Climate and Environmental Challenges in U.S. Cities Discover how artificial intelligence is driving transformative change for the U.S. in this dynamic panel of mission-oriented leaders. [Watch On Demand](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/session/gtcdc25-dc51119?playlistId=playList-bf686907-13fc-4682-a1db-14c597ff83c5) ### Agentic AI and a Patient-First Digital Health Stack Today’s transformation in healthcare begins—and stays—centered on the patient. See how AI is reshaping how care is delivered, making every step more connected, responsive, and personalized. [Watch On Demand](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/session/gtcdc25-dc51066?playlistId=playList-bf686907-13fc-4682-a1db-14c597ff83c5) ### Accelerate Government Innovation With Secure, AI–Enabled Models for Software Development Government agencies face unique challenges when adopting AI—from strict security requirements to operating in airgapped environments. Poolside uses cutting-edge NVIDIA technology to deliver secure, AI-enabled models for software development that accelerate innovation while protecting privacy and compliance. [Watch On Demand](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/session/gtcdc25-dc51216?playlistId=playList-bf686907-13fc-4682-a1db-14c597ff83c5) ## Learn More About Our Programs for Startups and VC Firms ### Accelerate Your Startup The NVIDIA Inception program gives startups access to the latest developer resources, preferred pricing on NVIDIA software and hardware, and exposure to the VC community. The program is free and available to tech startups of all stages. [Apply to the Inception Program](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/startups.md) ### Strengthen Your Portfolio The NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance connects global investors with the Inception program's startup community. Members of the alliance receive portfolio support, startup introductions, and other benefits to strengthen their portfolio companies in AI, gaming, AR/VR, and other domains. [Learn More About the VC Alliance](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/startups/venture-capital.md) ### Find the Sessions That Matter Most Explore key topics at GTC by searching for sessions that match your interests—from physical AI to life sciences, developer tools, and more. [Explore Key Topics](https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/dc/#key-topics) **Explore the latest AI news and breakthroughs from the GTC Washington, D.C. sessions—any time, anywhere.** [Watch On Demand](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/search/?facet.event_name%5B%5D=GTC%20DC&facet.event_year%5B%5D=2025&facet.mimetype%5B%5D=event%20session&headerText=All%20Sessions&layout=list&page=1&q=-&sort=relevance&sortDir=desc)