Dubai – GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest tech and startup event, is set to take centre stage in the UAE today. The 44th edition promises to reshape the global digital economy and AI landscape.
Under the theme “Global Collaboration to Forge a Future AI Economy,” GITEX GLOBAL 2024 will bring together leading tech enterprises, governments, investors, experts, startups, and academia.
Running alongside GITEX is Expand North Star, the world’s largest startup and investment event, hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and organised by DWTC at Dubai Harbour from 13-16 October.
With over 6,500 exhibitors, 1,800 startups, and 1,200 investors from more than 180 countries, the UAE will “strategically propel the next generation of AI-driven technologies.”
Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of DWTC, commented: “At GITEX GLOBAL in Dubai, we shall close the year with significant manoeuvres from our tech community by doubling down on global collaborations and intensive engagements amongst all involved. Through these efforts, we shall forge competitive advantages in the race towards regional and international digital supremacy.
“With international participation in GITEX GLOBAL 2024 rocketing by almost 40 per cent, it’s a barometer of the unstoppable ambitions of many young rising digital nations who are now confidently forging their ways into the future global AI economy through GITEX.”
A key focus of the event is the global AI economy, with Fortune Business Insights projecting the AI market to reach $621 billion in 2024 and grow to $2.7 trillion by 2032. Over 3,500 enterprises will present breakthroughs in AI, IoT, data, and cloud technologies.
Among the participants is TECOM Group PJSC, marking its 25th year at GITEX. Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President of Commercial at TECOM Group PJSC and Managing Director of Dubai Internet City, stated: “Dubai’s pro-innovation frameworks are the bedrock of tech advancements that serve a greater purpose. GITEX GLOBAL is a springboard to unlock this potential, and as the region’s leading tech hub, Dubai Internet City has been a proud partner for decades in its mission towards a brighter future.”
Presenting the year’s largest AI event, GITEX GLOBAL will deliver 120-plus hours of AI and deep tech-focused content across various topics, facilitating discussions on the implications of AI in Future Health, Digital Finance, and EdTech. Following the wildfire pace of AI adoption and the unprecedented growth in data storage demand, the event is also launching the region’s largest Data Centre Symposium in 2024, featuring the industry leaders Datalec, Kerno, Khazna, Legrand, NTT Data, Schneider Electric, Vertiv, among many others.
The world’s largest startup and investment event, Expand North Star will foster the next frontier of tech and innovation. In another record-breaking edition, the event will connect the most innovative global founders with new markets, enterprise customers, and an influential pool of investors and venture capitalists with over $1.2 trillion in Assets Under Management (AUM). These include SOSV, Bessemer Ventures, Lightrock, Sinovation Ventures, and the European Innovation Fund.
Additionally, Expand North Star will seek to redefine the future of money, blockchain, and creativity through leading co-located events GITEX Impact, Fintech Surge, Future Blockchain Summit, and Marketing Mania. Accelerating the next generation of scaleups, the world’s largest start-up pitch competition, Supernova Challenge 2.0, also graces GITEX GLOBAL with the winners claiming a share of the $200,000 prize pool.
Leo Chen, Corporate Senior Vice President & President of Enterprise Sales at Huawei, which will be present with a flagship stand at the event, commented on the possibilities unlocked at the event for the industry: “GITEX GLOBAL offers a unique platform for us to engage in meaningful dialogues with industry peers about the trends and perspectives on industrial intelligence. We look forward to sharing our insights and learning from others to explore the endless possibilities of industrial digital and intelligent transformation.”
