NVIDIA Forum to focus on AI, VR and high performance computing

NVIDIA, the pioneer of GPU-accelerated computing, is hosting the first Indian edition of the GPU Technology Conference focused on artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR) and high performance computing.

The GTCx India forum will bring together the countrys luminaries in deep learning, high performance computing, AI, VR and visual computing from across industry, startups and academia.

The GTCx India will cover technologies and concepts that are changing how humans engage with the virtual worlds. This includes professional visualization, VR, deep learning, and high performance computing.

The NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute will provide hands-on tutorials and training on the subject, offering the only opportunity in India to learn the concept from global experts. The VR village will provide a real life experience the virtual world.

"For the first time the intent, resources, minds and technology are all available to transform the nation. We want to enable this ecosystem with the tools, support, learning and collaboration needed to capture impending technology waves that are revolutionizing not only technology, but every human endeavor over the next two decades," said Vishal Dhupar, managing director, South Asia, NVIDIA.

The GTCx India program would feature keynote from Dr Vijay Bhatkar, internationally acknowledged scientist and a well-respected Indian IT leader and Dr Steven Parker, vice president, Professional Graphics, NVIDIA. Dr Parker leads the Professional Graphics division at NVIDIA.

GTCx India will be held on December 6, 2016, at the Renaissance Hotel Convention Centre, Mumbai and will see over 1,000 delegates from industry, academia, scientists, government and startups.