The renowned event for individuals in the realm of technology and innovation, NVIDIA GTC 2024, was highly anticipated. Considered the leading IT event in the industry, the GPU Technology Conference (GTC) brought together developers, researchers, IT professionals, business leaders, and students to delve into the transformative capabilities of Artificial Intelligence, accelerated computing, data science, and more.

ZENMEV participated in the NVIDIA GTC 2024 event held from March 17th to 21st, 2024, which was followed by the AI Conference and Expo. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang delivered the keynote speech on March 18th.

Overview of NVIDIA GTC

The NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference (GTC) is a prestigious global event attended by developers, engineers, researchers, inventors, and IT professionals. It serves as a platform for collaboration and sharing knowledge.

Focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), the conference covers a wide array of topics including AI, computer graphics, data science, machine learning, and autonomous systems.

Established initially in 2009 in San Jose, California, GTC was primarily centered around using GPUs to tackle computing challenges. Over time, the conference has transformed to showcase the diverse applications of AI and deep learning in various industries such as healthcare, self-driving cars, high-performance computing, professional visualization, and programs offered by the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI).

Highlights from NVIDIA GTC 2024

NVIDIA’s annual GTC event took place physically in 2024, marking the end of the pandemic era. On March 21, 2024, NVIDIA concluded its 16th GPU Technology Conference.

Two years after the introduction of the Hopper architecture-based GPUs by CEO Jensen Huang in 2022, these GPUs have gained significant popularity among AI developers as the top choice for AI training and inferencing. NVIDIA presented a range of new offerings at GTC 2024, solidifying its position as the core of the AI revolution.

In line with tradition, Jensen Huang delivered the keynote speech, followed by 900 informative sessions, over 300 exhibits, technical workshops, and numerous networking events tailored to every technical expertise level and interest area.

New Developments at GTC

NVIDIA's stock has surged by 260% in the last twelve months, propelling it to the top tier of the world's most valuable companies in 2024.

The company's earnings have also seen an upswing due to the ongoing demand for its graphics processors that power AI training and applications.

During NVIDIA's GTC developers conference in San Jose, the company unveiled a series of products and platforms to strengthen its position as a frontrunner in the AI market.

In his keynote address, Jensen Huang introduced Nvidia’s latest chip architecture, Blackwell, along with associated products like the B200, their newest AI chip.

The conference week was proclaimed the "Era of AI" by NVIDIA, highlighting various AI-related developments such as global resolutions on AI adoption, collaborations between tech giants, and the launch of innovative AI products and solutions.

NVIDIA's chips underpin a vast majority of the current AI advancements, contributing to the company's soaring stock prices and market capitalization that exceed $2.28 trillion.

Moreover, NVIDIA is transitioning into a comprehensive AI development powerhouse, expanding beyond hardware capabilities.

Main Highlights of NVIDIA GTC 2024

At GTC 2024, the introduction of Blackwell GPUs, designed to enhance AI development with increased computing power, garnered significant attention. Microsoft and Amazon were among the major players who expressed interest in these new GPUs.

NVIDIA announced the DGX SuperPOD, comprising multiple DGX GB200 systems delivering exceptional performance and memory capacity. Amazon Web Services also upgraded Project Ceiba by incorporating Blackwell GPUs, boosting its operational efficiency.

A significant partnership emerged between NVIDIA and MediaTek, resulting in the development of four new chips for the automotive sector. This collaboration aims to integrate AI processing directly into vehicles, eliminating the dependency on cloud connections.

Project GR00T focused on creating a foundation model for humanoid robots through Nvidia unveiled Jetson Thor, a sophisticated computer designed for running multimodal generative AI models.

NVIDIA Omniverse Cloud is now accessible through five APIs, facilitating integration into various design and automation software applications, thereby expanding its industrial application.

NVIDIA Inference Microservices (NIM) were introduced as cloud-native microservices for deploying generative AI, emphasizing quick deployment through pre-built containers, models, APIs, and inference engines.

Several industry giants like Dell, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Supermicro, and Lenovo collaborated with NVIDIA to introduce generative AI infrastructure solutions. In addition, Balbix's BX4 AI Engine, leveraging NVIDIA's technology, provided cyber risk management and security solutions.

Conclusion

The GTC event once again showcased why it is a leading conference globally, bringing together technology enthusiasts from around the world. NVIDIA's 2024 conference celebrated past achievements while presenting groundbreaking developments for the future. ZENMEV's participation at the GTC event organized by NVIDIA was truly remarkable, and the team eagerly anticipates forthcoming innovations.