GITEX
| Gitex | |
|---|---|
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | TechnologyConsumer ElectronicsTelecommunications |
| Venue | Dubai World Trade Center |
| Location(s) | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Inaugurated | 1981 |
| Attendance | 100,000 |
| Organized by | Dubai World Trade Center |
| Website | www |
GITEX GLOBAL (abb. of Gulf Information Technology Exhibition) is the world’s largest tech show, organised by, and taking place at, the Dubai World Trade Centre in the United Arab Emirates. [1] The record 42nd edition in October 2022 hosted more than 5,000 companies [2] and over 100,000 attendees from 170 countries, spanning two million sq. ft of exhibition space, matching the scale of 33 football fields.
As a super-connector humanising the virtual and digital economies, GITEX GLOBAL 2022 presented its most empowering curation ever with seven multi-tech themes experimenting in the metaverse, a decentralised future of the internet, and a sustainable global digital economy.
The annual five-day event underpins the transformations, investments, and projects shaping international business and societies, while its largest ever edition in 2022, and continued expansion, mirrors the ambitions of the UAE and Middle East’s digital transformation movement.
Over the years, GITEX GLOBAL has enhanced its international influence, expanding its footprint beyond the Middle East and reaching a far wider audience from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and Latin America. The event has also become an annual agenda for biggest names in the global tech world, including Microsoft, Huawei, IBM, Dell Technologies, Ericsson, Avaya, Honeywell, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, e&, Lenovo and Cisco.
GITEX GLOBAL’s remarkable growth is spurred by ebullient market demand across all industry sectors, with no less than 1,400 new exhibitors in 2022 among the global line-up of companies and start-ups showcasing ground-breaking applications in the metaverse, AI, Web 3.0, blockchain, 6G, cloud computing, fintech, mobility, and big data. [3]
With the participation of more than 250 government entities [4] leading strategic digital projects and public-private partnerships [5], and over 1,000 speakers across 14 dedicated conference tracks delivering 500-plus hours of engaging content,[6] GITEX GLOBAL unites the world’s most influential ecosystems advancing business, economy, society and culture.[7]
History
The show was launched in 1981 as GITE and occupied Hall One of the Dubai World Trade Centre. With the launch of MacWorld at the 1988 show, GITEX (with the addition of 'X') expanded to two halls, and for several years has reached full capacity at the DWTC venue. The mega tech event’s unprecedented expansion in 2022 fuelled the installation of three additional sold-out halls, bringing the total number of halls to 26.[8]
Co-Located Events
GITEX GLOBAL features five multi-tech sector events, including Global DevSlam, X-VERSE, Ai Everything, Fintech Surge, and Marketing Mania. The 43rd edition will take place from 16-20 October 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Global DevSlam
Launched in 2022, Global DevSlam is the Middle East’s largest ever coder and developer meetup, committed to creating a thriving home in the UAE for international coders and developers and advancing the digital economy. The 2022 edition connected 10,000 coders with developers from the world’s biggest tech companies, including Anaconda, AWS, Google, Instagram, Microsoft, Oracle and Red Hat.
Global DevSlam is supported by Coders (HQ) and inspired by the UAE’s mission of building the world’s best coder and developer ecosystem, with the country now offering its long-term residency Golden Visa to 100,000 qualified coders from around the world. Running for four days, it also includes Pycon MEA, welcoming the worldwide python community and featuring a line-up of renowned Python masters.
X-VERSE
Setting another first in 2022, X-VERSE is one of the world’s most immersive metaverse journeys featuring trailblazing Web 3.0 brands providing a never before seen experience into the greatest shifts and the most potentially disruptive industry applications of the metaverse.
With real-world case-studies and never-seen-before virtual experiences across manufacturing, gaming, education, entertainment, healthcare, retail and the future of work, X-VERSE enables global enterprises and potential users to connect and explore the possibilities of the crescent virtual environments.
Ai Everything
Consolidated as one of the most influential events dedicated to Artificial Intelligence, Ai Everything is hosted by the United Arab Emirates' Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy & Remote Work Application Office. Its largest edition in 2022 totalled over 10,000 attendees, 130 exhibitors, 200 speakers, and 200 government leaders. The conference programme delivered 129 hours of content covering the ground-breaking technologies impacting the industry worldwide, from cognitive, smart, and quantum cities, to AI research, interconnectivity, scalability, and industrial scale issues.
Fintech Surge
Fintech Surge is a four-day leading event for the Paytech, Insurtech, Regtech, Wealth and Asset Management, and Digital Banking industries. [9] It was born to become the premier hub for entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and regulators, in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region.
In 2022, more than 100 leading financial companies, such as Mastercard and Mashreq Bank, global regulators, financial institutions, and unicorns held ground-breaking talks and workshops. In addition, more than 1,000 start-up entrepreneurs bolstered their networking while connecting with tech buyers and investors.
Marketing Mania
Marketing Mania is a leading-edge marketing, communications, and creative technology trade show. The 2022 edition provided 120 hours of content delivered by over 80 industry experts, with young professionals also receiving mentorship from 40 Directors and CMOs from international brands, including Google, Pearson, Boots, and Camelot.
Related Events
Expand North Star
Expand North Star is the world’s largest start-up show, taking place from 10-12 May 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and organised by Dubai World Trade Centre, the annual three-day event will feature more than 1,000 exhibitors from 60 countries in a thriving, innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Conceptualised seven years ago as GITEX Future Stars with a modest 200 participating start-ups, Expand North Star Dubai has since developed a sterling global start-up and scale-up following, presenting a creative format to extend engagements with venture capitalists, unicorns, scale-ups, start-ups, and key stakeholders in the tech ecosystem.
GITEX Africa
The inaugural GITEX AFRICA will take place from 31 May-2 June 2023 in Marrakesh, Morocco,[10] rallying the tech world’s attention to the vast potential of the globe’s youngest continent, and shaping the vision for a more connected, sustainable, inclusive, and tech-driven digital economy.
The landmark event is the first overseas venture for GITEX GLOBAL, leveraging a 42-year legacy of connecting tech titans, governments, start-ups, investors and global innovation hubs, to accelerate, collaborate, and explore new ventures in the world’s rising tech continent.
GITEX AFRICA is launched in partnership with the Digital Development Agency (ADD), a strategic public entity leading the Moroccan government's digital transformation agenda under the authority of the Moroccan Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform.
KAOUN International, the overseas events organising company of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), will lead the partnership for this much awaited business endeavour in the highly sought-after tech region, officially launching the “Go There” global campaign for GITEX AFRICA, at GITEX GLOBAL 2022.
For many years GITEX GLOBAL has enhanced the African agenda. For instance, its 42nd edition (2022) featured key African unicorns, such as Jumia, Flutterwave, and Chipper Cash, and ministerial delegations from Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Morocco.
Future Blockchain Summit
The Future Blockchain Summit is the first and most prominent blockchain and cryptocurrency conference in the MENA region. The show will return to Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 10-12 May 2023 for its 6th edition, bringing together tech experts, top global companies, and international professionals to discuss opportunities in the blockchain space.
The conference programme includes talks and workshops to explore the most critical topics in the industry, such as the future of Virtual Assets (VAs) and Virtual Assets Services Providers (VASPs), Crypto Bear Market, Blockchain-based SSIDs, Decentralized Finance (DEFI) mass adoption, NFTs' next big leap, regulations in the metaverse, amongst others.
References
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- ^ Bhat, Divsha (30 September 2022). "Gitex Global 2022 to welcome over 5000 companies". Gulf Business. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
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- ^ "Sharjah Government showcases 15 projects and initiatives at GITEX Technology Week 2022". ZAWYA. 5 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ "Gitex Global ends on strong note with new deals and partnerships". Gulf Today. 15 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ "GITEX GLOBAL | 16-20 Oct | Enter the Next Digital Universe | Dubai". www.gitex.com. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
- ^ "Gitex Global helps break the glass ceiling for female entrepreneurs". Gulf Today. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ "Africa set to become ICT investment destination". www.saudigazette.com. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012.
- ^ "Top firms to watch out for at Dubai's Fintech Surge 2022". Gulf Business. 7 October 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ "Gitex Global to Make its Africa Debut in 2023". East African Business Week. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
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