The world’s largest tech and start-up event, GITEX GLOBAL, is set to take place in Dubai next month, signaling a global tech takeover that will showcase the latest advancements in AI and technology. The 43rd edition of GITEX GLOBAL will be held from 16-20 October 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, hosting over 6,000 exhibitors. In addition, Expand North Star, the world’s largest start-up event hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, will kick off its largest-ever edition from 15-18 October 2023 at the new Dubai Harbour venue, featuring 1,800 start-ups from over 100 countries.
Combined, GITEX GLOBAL and Expand North Star will occupy a vast exhibition space of 2.7 million square feet, comprising 41 halls, showcasing the best minds and visionary companies in the digital technology industry. The event aims to scrutinize, challenge, define, and empower the digital agendas of the world. This year, GITEX GLOBAL will host the largest AI showcase and summit, as the AI innovation wave continues to transform lives, governments, businesses, and society. With 3,500 AI-infused exhibitors, attendees will have the opportunity to witness the next big technology shift firsthand.
However, with the rapid advancement of AI, there is an increased need for cybersecurity measures to protect digital assets and critical IP infrastructure. GITEX Cyber Valley, an integral part of GITEX GLOBAL, will bring together leading info-sec brands and global experts to combat cyber threats. Additionally, launch shows such as GITEX Impact and Future Urbanism Expo will focus on climate technology and sustainable cities, aligning with the global goals of achieving a net-zero future.
Trixie LohMirmand, the Executive Vice President of Events Management at DWTC, the organizer of GITEX GLOBAL and Expand North Star, expressed the intense demand for involvement in the event from the global tech and start-up community. She stated that GITEX converges public and private sector leaders from over 170 countries to explore the new paradigms of the future digital economy, covering topics such as AI, cybersecurity, and clean tech.
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Expand North Star, hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, will connect and inspire over 1,800 start-ups from around the world. With more than 1,000 investors from 70 countries and $1 trillion under management, the event aims to drive the next era of digital entrepreneurship and inspire the next generation of innovators and thinkers. Saeed Al Gergawi, Vice President of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, emphasized that Expand North Star is a strategic catalyst to expand Dubai’s digital economy and will serve as an unrivaled platform for key stakeholders in the global start-up community.
GITEX GLOBAL 2023 will welcome industry titans such as Dell Technologies, Google, Huawei, HP, IBM, Microsoft, and Tonomus, who will delve into the latest trends, risks, challenges, and opportunities in technology. Salesforce, Broadcom, Beyon, and Deloitte are among the debut exhibitors looking to forge new connections and supercharge their international growth strategies. Steven Yi, President of Huawei Middle East & Central Asia, highlighted the importance of GITEX GLOBAL for Huawei, stating that the event allows them to delve into the transformative power of AI, networks, and cloud technologies.
For more information about GITEX GLOBAL and Expand North Star, interested individuals can visit their respective websites. The events will provide a platform for global tech leaders, start-ups, investors, and innovators to come together, share ideas, and shape the future of the digital economy. With a focus on AI, cybersecurity, and clean tech, these events aim to redefine industries and propel Dubai to the forefront of the global tech ecosystem.
