His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, officially announced the opening of GITEX GLOBAL, the world's largest technology exhibition, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on October 16. His Highness is accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai.
"The UAE continues to actively lead the way in building a promising future across all sectors of the economy. AT THIS YEAR'S GITEX GLOBAL, DUBAI WILL HOST MORE THAN 6,000 EXHIBITORS FROM 180 COUNTRIES WHO WILL START A NEW CONVERSATION ON SHAPING THE PATH TO INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION. GITEX's significant growth in the number of exhibitors is testament to the world's growing confidence in Dubai as a hub for the technology industry for the future and beyond. The event demonstrated the strong commitment of Dubai and the UAE to drive progress and innovation and foster international cooperation in the rapidly evolving field of technology. We will continue to play a key role in opening up new possibilities, forging new partnerships, and advancing human well-being through excellence in the technology industry. ”
THE 43RD EDITION OF GITEX GLOBAL, HELD FROM 16 TO 20 OCTOBER 2023, WAS ONCE AGAIN FULLY BOOKED AT THE DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE (DWTC), A BLOCKBUSTER TECH SHOW THAT ATTRACTED 6,000 EXHIBITORS AND 180,000 TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVES FROM 180 COUNTRIES. Hosted by the Dubai Digital Economy Chamber (DIMB), the world's largest startup event, Expand North Star, will take place in the new Dubai Harbour from 15 to 18 October 2023. At both events, more than 1,800 startups will delve into emerging opportunities in one of the world's most agile, diverse and technology-driven digital economies.
His Highness was accompanied by His Excellency Omar Sultan Al-Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications; His Excellency Hrael Said Al Marie, Director-General, Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Ministry of Economy and Tourism; and several ministers and senior officials.
GITEX GLOBAL and Expand North Star cover 2.7 million square feet, a 40 percent increase over the previous year, showcasing the latest innovations and trends in artificial intelligence, cloud, Web 3.0, cybersecurity, climate technology, urbanization, and more.
The five-day annual event will delve into the biggest reflections of the AI era, including the return of all things AI — the biggest AI solution and concept showcase this year, where 1,000 AI companies demonstrate the power of AI — and a global gathering of developers. The event will also feature GITEX Cyber Valley, the largest cybersecurity event of the year, bringing together leading brands and experts to address the challenges and opportunities of protecting digital assets and infrastructure in the era of AI.
The growth of the global digital economy, as well as the strong focus on deep technological innovation and sustainable green technology initiatives, also drove the birth of the GITEX CTO World Congress, the largest gathering of technology architects and disruptors this year. In addition, this year's world premiere was the GITEX Impact and Future Urbanism Expo held in the same place. These exhibitions will focus on pressing issues such as climate change and sustainable development, revealing innovative solutions and best practices to pave the way for a zero-net-emissions future, in line with the goals of the upcoming UN Climate Change Summit, COP28.
GITEX GLOBAL, the 2023 edition, will welcome some tech giants such as Dell Technologies, e&, Google, Huawei, HP, IBM, Microsoft and Tonomus. New additions such as Salesforce, Broadcom, Beyon and Deloitte will also be unveiled.