Jensen Huang, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nvidia, at the London Tech Week exposition in London, UK, on Monday, June 9, 2025.
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LONDON — Wherever Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang goes, **excitement follows** — and this time, it stormed through London Tech Week.
The Nvidia boss, dubbed the **”godfather of AI”** by Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives, has transitioned into nothing less than a **rockstar** in the tech realm, thanks to his transformative impact on the **AI industry**.
“The amount of infrastructure required for AI wouldn’t be possible without that man,” remarked one enthusiastic attendee, while another likened Huang to **Iron Man**, the iconic Marvel superhero known for his technological genius.
**Throngs of eager fans** flooded outside the main stage at London Tech Week, all hoping to secure a glimpse of Huang’s keynote address.
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As early as **40 minutes before** Jensen was scheduled to take the stage alongside U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, long lines began to form at the Olympia auditorium. Not everyone made it inside, but strategically placed screens around the venue provided a chance to tune into Huang’s insights.
Attendees packed into other stages, eagerly watching Nvidia’s CEO addressing U.K. PM Keir Starmer, due to overwhelming demand for seats.
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During his address, Huang showcased his **unwavering optimism** about artificial intelligence, describing it as an **”incredible technology”** that deserves recognition as an essential infrastructure, much like electricity.
UK Gains Favor with Huang’s Endorsement
Though no multi-billion dollar investments were unveiled at London Tech Week, the real victory for Starmer and the U.K. was Huang’s enthusiastic endorsement of the nation.
Wearing his signature **leather jacket**, Huang declared the U.K. the **”envy of the world,”** highlighting its **vibrant venture capital landscape** and a wave of emerging AI entrepreneurs from esteemed firms like **Google DeepMind**, **Synthesia**, **Wayve**, and **ElevenLabs**.
In an animated exchange, Starmer praised Nvidia’s contributions to the U.K. Earlier that day, the U.S. chip giant announced a groundbreaking **”U.K. sovereign AI industry forum,”** along with partnerships from cloud vendors **Nscale** and **Nebius**, aimed at deploying new facilities featuring thousands of its cutting-edge Blackwell GPU chips.
Starmer elaborated on AI’s **tremendous potential** to alleviate pressures on the U.K.’s public sector institutions, from healthcare to education.
Huang emphasized that the U.K. is **a prime location for investment,** underscoring Nvidia’s commitment to collaborating with the nation to enhance local tech skills and fortify domestic AI infrastructure.
“Infrastructure enables more research — more research, more breakthroughs, and more companies,” the Nvidia chief stated. “That flywheel will take off. It’s already large, but we’re just going to get that flywheel turning.”
Starmer conveyed his gratitude to Huang, asserting that “the confidence it gives when you explain it that way is huge.”
“From our point of view, we’re really pleased to be recognized this way,” echoed the U.K. leader.
With a firm handshake to conclude, the palpable energy in the room was evident. Huang’s enthusiasm resonated with the audience, earning him a well-deserved round of applause.
Europe Eager for Huang’s Influence
Huang has become a highly sought-after personality. Nvidia has positioned itself as a cornerstone of the **AI revolution**, which many experts argue is just beginning.
Nvidia aims to ensure that this revolution is built on its innovative chips. For nations like the U.K., interactions like these serve as opportunities to showcase their investment appeal and for their leaders to stand alongside the figure propelling the AI momentum.
London marked Huang’s kick-off for a much-anticipated European tour.
Next on the itinerary is **Paris**, where Nvidia is set to host its **GTC conference**. Expect several politicians, including President **Emmanuel Macron**, driven by France’s ambition to emerge as a predominant European AI hub, to seek valuable engagement with Huang.
