- GITEX GLOBAL 2024 and Expand North Star will host over 6,500 exhibitors from 180+ countries in Dubai, October 14-18.
- AI, IoT, data, and cloud technologies will take center stage, accelerating the global AI economy projected to hit $2.7 trillion by 2032.
- The event emphasizes global collaboration with participation from tech giants like Google, Huawei, and Microsoft, as well as 1,800 startups.
GITEX GLOBAL 2024, the world’s largest technology event, is set to be a milestone in shaping the future AI economy.
With over 6,500 exhibitors, 1,200 investors, and 1,800 startups from around the world, the event, held in Dubai from October 14-18, will focus on the integration of AI, data, IoT, and cloud technologies.
Shaping Tomorrow’s AI Economy: GITEX GLOBAL 2024 to Drive Digital Innovation
The concurrent Expand North Star, hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, will connect startups with investors managing over $1.2 trillion in assets. As part of GITEX, AI-driven initiatives will address challenges across various sectors, including healthcare, digital finance, and education. The event will also host the largest Data Centre Symposium in the region, alongside the Supernova Challenge, a startup pitch competition with a prize pool of $200,000.
This year’s GITEX will feature an expanded lineup, including the debut of countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan, further emphasizing the UAE’s role as a global tech hub. The event is set to break international participation records, with government bodies and digital development agencies from over 35 European nations participating, alongside contributions from rising tech regions in Latin America and Asia.
Simultaneously, Expand North Star, running from October 13-16, will focus on fostering innovation in startups and scale-ups. With over 450 startups and 1,000 SMEs from emerging tech nations participating, the event highlights Dubai’s mission to be at the forefront of global digital transformation. Investors from leading venture capital firms, including Bessemer Ventures and SOSV, will evaluate emerging tech solutions.
GITEX GLOBAL also addresses the growing cybersecurity risks. With the increasing threat of cybercrime forecasted to cause $10.5 trillion in damage by 2025, the GITEX Cyber Valley event will bring together global leaders in cybersecurity to discuss critical solutions. This year’s focus will be on forging new cybersecurity standards through collaborations among enterprises and governments worldwide.
GITEX GLOBAL 2024 aims to be a turning point in the AI economy, advancing global collaboration and digital transformation. With innovation at its core, the event will help accelerate the future of AI and technology across industries and borders.
“At GITEX GLOBAL in Dubai, we shall close the year with significant manoeuvres from our tech community by doubling down on global collaborations…” – Trixie LohMirmand
