GITEX Global Returns to Dubai On October 14-18, 2024
The world’s leading technology event is returning for its 44th edition to Dubai World Trade Centre.
GITEX Global, the world’s leading technology event, returns to Dubai World Trade Centre for its 44th edition on October 14-18, 2024.
This year, the event will feature over 6,000 exhibitors from more than 180 countries and attract over 187,000 visitors, spotlighting the latest innovations from major tech companies and emerging startups that are shaping the future of the digital world.
Notable speakers include representatives from Adobe, Avaya, Dell, IBM, Lenovo, Microsoft, Nvidia, OpenAI, and Schneider Electric, among others.
Five Days, Five Themes
Monday, October 14: Tech Investment Day
Discover how quantum computing, large language models (LLMs), and the metaverse are creating value for businesses.
Tuesday, October 15: Super AI Tuesday
From generative AI to intelligent automation, understand how AI is transforming industries and creating new growth opportunities worldwide.
Wednesday, October 16: Cybersecurity Day
Examine innovative cybersecurity strategies and emerging threats such as deepfakes, ransomware, and phishing.
Thursday, October 17: Data Centers Universe
Explore advancements in data center technology, sustainable energy solutions, and the role data centers play in supporting the growth of digital services.
Friday, October 18: Futuristic Friday
Explore how technologies like quantum computing, advanced robotics, and space technology are redefining the future of business.
Expand North Star 2024
GITEX’s premier event for global startups and investors, Expand North Star, will take place in tandem between October 13-16 at Dubai Harbour. Expand North Star (formerly GITEX Future Stars) will showcase emerging trends, facilitate connections, and explore business opportunities within the startup ecosystem.
Featuring a diverse lineup of speakers, panel discussions, and workshops, Expand North Star provides startups with a platform to gain exposure and connect with potential investors through Q&As, mentorship, product showcases, meetings, pitch competitions, and conference sessions. This year, Expand North Star will spotlight innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation across various sectors.
The event will attract 70,000 attendees with over 1,800 exhibiting startups and more than 1,200 investors. Over 450 speakers will present across 17 conference tracks.
Co-located with Fintech Surge, Future Blockchain Summit, Marketing Mania, and GITEX Impact, Expand North Star will also feature the early-stage startup pitch competition the Supernova Challenge 2.0, where startups will compete for a prize pool of $200,000.
About GITEX Global
First launched in 1981, GITEX has grown into a key platform for tech and business leaders to connect, share insights, and explore new opportunities. Initially focused on the Middle East, it has since expanded, drawing in technology enthusiasts, investors, and entrepreneurs from around the world.
GITEX Global hosts seven key multi-tech sector events, including AI Everything, as well as the region’s largest startup showcase Expand North Star Dubai, Fintech Surge, Future Blockchain Summit, Marketing Mania. In 2022, it launched two new events, Global DevSlam, which focuses on the coder-developer ecosystem, and X-VERSE, offering a curated immersive Web 3.0 experience. In 2023, it launched GITEX Impact, a leading platform for sustainability and innovation in climatetech.
GITEX Global also organizes GITEX Africa in Morocco, GITEX Europe in Berlin, and GITEX Asia in Singapore. In 2025, it will organize the first edition of GITEX Nigeria.
Register for GITEX Global and view the full agenda here.