Tuesday, March 31th, 2026 @ Cremorne Digital Hub
The Best of NVIDIA GTC 2026 (Melbourne)
Every year, NVIDIA's GTC event sets the agenda for the future of AI. CDH is bringing GTC to your doorstep with an exclusive half-day event on 31st March, featuring hands-on workshops, expert panels, and a GTC Watch Party to close out the day!PLUS we will be giving away an NVIDIA DGX Spark! Read on, and join us to, learn, build and win!
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The Best of NVIDA GTC 2026 (Melbourne)
The best of GTC, delivered locally for founders, builders, and innovators.
When: Tuesday, 31st March, 2026
Time: 12pm - 3pm (Part 1: Build) and 5.30pm - 8pm (Part 2: Celebrate)
Where: Cremorne Digital Hub, 80 Balmain St Cremorne 3121
The Best of GTC 2026 is a curated half-day program bringing the most important ideas, tools, and breakthroughs from NVIDIA's global GTC conference directly to Melbourne's AI community. It's built for everyone who wants a taste of the learnings, insights, and energy of the world's leading AI event - without getting on a plane!The day runs in two parts:Part 1: Build An afternoon of hands-on learning designed for developers, engineers, and technical builders!
Part 2: Celebrate An evening Watch Party and panel open to Melbourne's entire AI ecosystem. Whether you're here to build, learn, or celebrate - there's a place for you!So whether you're a builder, AI enthusiast, or want to learn what's new from NVIDIA, we've got you covered.
Build Session 12pm - 3pm
The Best of GTC 2026
Part 1: BUILD
Afternoon Sessions - For Developers, Engineers & Technical BuildersThis one's for the builders! If you're a developer, engineer, or technical founder looking to level up your AI skills and get hands-on with NVIDIA's latest tools - this is for you! Kick off with a deep dive into NVIDIA's Deep Learning Institute, connect with experts from NVIDIA and MMT over lunch, then hear from the local voices powering AI innovation across Australia.Oh, and everyone who attends walks away with a free NVIDIA Brev credit - so you can keep building the moment you leave!
Competition
Win a DGX Spark
A Grace Blackwell AI Supercomputer - on your desk.As a special treat for our community, we're running a competition to give away an NVIDIA DGX Spark - NVIDIA's personal AI supercomputer powered by the Grace Blackwell architecture. Worth thousands of dollars and purpose-built for AI development, this is one prize you don't want to miss!
Celebrate 5pm - 8pm
The Best of GTC 2026
PART 2: Celebrate
For builders and ecosystem members to the AI Curious, this one is for you!The afternoon was for the builders - but this? This is for everyone!The perfect way to close out GTC week, get ready for a GTC Watch Party unlike anything you've been to before!We'll be screening highlights from Jensen Huang's GTC keynote - the biggest AI announcements of the year - followed by a panel of local leaders unpacking what it all means for Australian developers, founders, and businesses building with AI. And to top it all off, we'll be drawing the winner of our NVIDIA DGX Spark competition live on the night. Could that be you?
Full Program
The Best of GTC 2026 (Melbourne)
When: Tuesday, 31st March, 2026
Time: 12pm - 4pm (Part 1: Build) and 5.30pm - 8pm (Part 2: Celebrate)
Where: Cremorne Digital Hub, 80 Balmain St Cremorne 3121
Part 1: Build
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Session 1: Accelerate Your AI Journey with NVIDIA Deep Learning InstituteLed by Luke Boyce, Solutions Architect at NVIDIAYour launchpad for AI development. In this hands-on session, Luke Boyce from NVIDIA will walk you through the Deep Learning Institute (DLI) platform - exploring the course catalogue, certification pathways, and how to find the right learning path for your goals. Bring your laptop and leave ready to build!
Given Away!
NVIDIA will be giving away a Brev Credit to an attendee of the event. So make sure you come along for a chance to win.
Luke Boyce (NVIDIA)
Luke is a solutions architect at NVIDIA. He helps startups deploy and scale AI solutions.
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Session 2: Co-working & Connect with NVIDIA and MMTwith buffet lunchTake a breather, grab some lunch, and keep the momentum going. Explore the DLI platform at your own pace with NVIDIA experts on hand, and chat with local supply chain experts from MMT, and network with other builders, founders and AI enthusiasts.
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Session 3: Introduction to the Physical AI Development EcosystemPresented by MMT and Connect TechWho it's for: Developers, engineers, and founders interested in building robotics or physical AI-empowered products.Ever wondered what it actually takes to build and train an AI robot? MMT will cover at a high-level NVIDIA's full-stack Physical AI platform - the hardware, simulation tools, AI models, and SDKs that power the next generation of AI robots and autonomous systems. You'll see real-world case studies and success stories from the local ecosystem, and learn about the partners who can help supercharge your journey from prototype to production.
Given Away!
MMT will be giving away one Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit to an attendee of this session. So make sure you attend to be in the draw for this amazing prize.
Carey Hassall (NVIDIA Business Manager, MMT)
Through his role at MMT, Carey helps partners bring NVIDIA’s technology to market, and is passionate about building a thriving Australian AI & Robotics ecosystem.
Part 2: Celebrate
5:30pm - 8:00pm
GTC Watch Party with Expert Panel Discussion & Prize DrawOpen to Melbourne's entire AI communityKick off the evening with drinks and networking - then settle in for something a little different. We'll be playing clips from Jensen Huang's GTC keynote and having local AI experts break down the biggest announcements in real time, rapid-fire Q&A style. No death by PowerPoint here - just sharp insights, great conversation, and the kind of energy that only comes from a room full of people who are genuinely excited about what AI is making possible.It's the perfect way to celebrate everything you've learned, the connections you've made, and what's coming next. Oh, and we'll also be announcing the winner of our NVIDIA DGX Spark on the night - so you'll definitely want to stick around!
Bass Salah (Co-CEO & Co-Founder, Reset Data)
Bass’s career spans senior construction and technology roles across Australian and around the world. He is a University of Western Sydney construction graduate who holds an MBA with the University of Newcastle, and a post-graduate degree with the University of Oxford.
Yan Chen (CTO and co-founder of Andromeda Robotics)
Yan is the CTO and co-founder of Andromeda Robotics, leading the engineering effort to bring social humanoid robots into real-world deployment across aged care and healthcare.
Christopher Bartlett (CEO, Tapestry AI)
Christopher is a seasoned executive in the AI & ML space with over 15 years of experience delivering customer-focused technology products. His impressive career includes building technology solutions for major brands like Uber, Kmart and Hoyts.
Leila Oliveira (Senior Investment Manager, Antler)
Leila is the Scouting Manager at Antler, the world’s most active early-stage VC. She leads founder sourcing across Australia, backing ambitious people at day zero and helping them turn raw ideas into venture-scale businesses.
Don't forget to enter the competition
Win a DGX Spark
A Grace Blackwell AI Supercomputer - on your desk.As a special treat for our community, we're running a competition to give away an NVIDIA DGX Spark - NVIDIA's personal AI supercomputer powered by the Grace Blackwell architecture. Worth thousands of dollars and purpose-built for AI development, this is one prize you don't want to miss!