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GITEX GLOBAL begins today as the global communities gather in record capacity inside the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), UAE. The event ends 14 October, 2022 in a world record event outpacing all previous editions of GITEX GLOBAL.
THe show will be declared open by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as well as the ruler of Dubai.
This year’s event is outperforming previous editions spanning 33 football fields, 26 halls and two million sq. ft, selling out additional new halls to give enough space to the incredible more than 5,000 companies and more than 200, 000 attendees from 170 countries.
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The bigger national innovation pavilions are coming from USA, France, Germany, UK, Nigeria, India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Turkey and Brazil. The event is recording first-time showcases from Cyprus, Ethiopia, EU, Kuwait, and Uganda.
Niegria’s two pavilion featuring about 0 exhibitors will be declared open for business by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami.
GITEX GLOBAL is offering a huge vista to meet tech leaders including Microsoft, Huawei, IBM, Dell Technologies, Ericsson, Avaya, Honeywell, HPE, e&, Lenovo, Cisco, and over 1,400 new exhibitors all showcasing groundbreaking applications in metaverse, AI, Web 3.0, blockchain, 6G, cloud, fintech and future mobility.
This 42nd edition is the world’s largest tech and start-up show, hosting unrivalled growth in 26 halls, selling out three new halls across multi sector tech wonders. Dubai will kick off GITEX 3.0 edition next month as it transports audience into the next digital universe
GITEX GLOBAL 2022 is focusing on the global digital economy in full velocity mode, embracing the return of the world’s largest, most inclusive tech and start-up event to host
With the participation of more than 250 government entities leading strategic digital projects and public-private partnerships, and 800-plus start-ups seeking their next big break in North Star Dubai, the GITEX 3.0 edition will unite the world’s most influential ecosystems advancing business, economy, society and culture.
“As the curious audience attempts to make sense of the real versus virtual world we are creating, GITEX GLOBAL takes the helm in partnering with global tech leaders to empower, enlighten and enthuse everyone on the metamorphosis of the digital economy,” said Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of Events Management at Dubai World Trade Centre, GITEX GLOBAL’s organiser.
Adding: “GITEX GLOBAL will cut through the hype and emotions, gathering the best minds in all businesses around the world to debate, challenge and rationalise the impact of this tech fusion on society and our future. This is GITEX 3.0.”
GITEX 3.0 series includes launches of Global DevSlam and X-VERSE
With a fully immersive deep dive into the digital universe, GITEX GLOBAL presents its 3.0 edition with Ai Everything, North Star Dubai (formerly GITEX Future Stars), Fintech Surge, Future Blockchain Summit, and Marketing Mania.
Two new events will also be launched this year, selling out to a global audience within two months: Global DevSlam, and X-VERSE.
North Star Dubai shines with unstoppable start-up entrepreneurship momentum
Launched as GITEX Future Stars in 2016, the newly renamed North Star Dubai in 2022 underlines the ongoing evolution of the global start-up ecosystem, and the important role start-ups play in advancing innovation and international business collaboration.
North Star Dubai, with its strategic partner the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, is amplifying this trend, with the world’s largest start-up event adding another hall with 30 percent extra capacity, bringing together more than 800 exhibitors from 60 countries with over 600 investors in a thriving, innovative entrepreneur ecosystem.
Smashing geographic boundaries, North Star Dubai also introduces ‘Africa Fast 100’, the largest ever gathering of African start-ups to be hosted outside Africa, connecting investors with Unicorn prospects from the world’s fast-rising tech incubator.
International footprint and power-packed conference programme
GITEX GLOBAL’s vast international footprint is highlighted by new national pavilions from Cyprus, Ethiopia, the European Union, Kuwait, Uganda, and Turkey. The United States, France, Germany, the UK, India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Nigeria, and Brazil, are among those with increased presence to showcase their national technology prowess and leading innovations.
More information is available at www.gitex.com
