NVIDIA's GTC, the industry’s flagship AI conference, is about to turn downtown San Jose into tech central from March 16 to 19, with thousands of visitors expected to pack the city core. The real crunch will hit next Monday, when the company’s keynote at the SAP Center is set to funnel huge crowds of attendees and transit riders into the area all at once.
VTA And City Officials Warn Of Big Monday Crowds
In a heads-up to riders, the VTA shared a notice on X, warning that next Monday, from 8 AM to 2 PM, will be especially busy. Officials say many GTC attendees will be traveling to and from the SAP Center for the keynote and are urging riders to check transit updates before heading out.
🚨 Heads up, VTA riders!
— VTA (@VTA) March 13, 2026
NVIDIA’s AI conference is coming to downtown San José March 16–19.
Expect heavier crowds on Monday, Mar 16, 8 AM–2 PM, as attendees travel to and from the SAP Center for the keynote.
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Keynote At SAP Center Will Draw The Biggest Crowd
According to NVIDIA, GTC runs from March 16 to 19 in San Jose, with CEO Jensen Huang delivering the marquee keynote at the SAP Center next Monday at 11 AM. That session is expected to be the biggest single draw of the conference, with attendees streaming between the SAP Center and nearby venues throughout the day.
Transit Changes: Extra Trains, Reroutes And Road Impacts
VTA is planning extra Green Line light rail service between 8 AM and 2 PM on March 16, along with several temporary bus reroutes affecting routes 22, 64A and 64B, 68, 500, 522, 523, and 568 that day. Riders are advised to use real-time trip tools, check the service alerts page before traveling downtown, and factor in extra time for transfers or walking between stops and venues.
How To Plan Your Trip Downtown
If you are heading into downtown San Jose on Monday, build some cushion into your schedule near the SAP Center and the McEnery Convention Center, and consider traveling outside the 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. peak window or using alternate stations such as Diridon when that makes sense. For venue locations and schedules, see the San Jose McEnery Convention Center and the conference site for the latest programming and updates.
