The global business and technology sector eagerly anticipates the commencement of GITEX Global 2023, the world’s largest event in the field of technology and startups, this event is scheduled to take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from October 16 to October 20, 2023, at the Dubai World Trade Center.
The surge in global demand has propelled this major event towards unprecedented horizons in 2023, expanding to two of Dubai’s most prominent destinations during the current October, the forty-third edition of GITEX Global 2023, which will occur from October 16 to October 20, 2023, has reached its full capacity at the Dubai World Trade Center, hosting over 6,000 exhibiting entities. Additionally, the “Expand North Star” exhibition, the world’s premier event for startups hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chamber, will launch its largest-ever edition from October 15 to 18, 2023, at the new exhibition space in Dubai Harbour, with the participation of over 1,800 startups from more than 100 countries, set amidst the opulent yacht destinations in the Middle East.
GITEX Global 2023 and Expand North Star will span 41 halls over 2.7 million square feet, marking a 35% increase from the previous year, they will gather the elite of the brightest minds and the most ambitious companies to discuss, debate, and shape the agendas of the digital world, the wave of artificial intelligence innovations, cybersecurity, and product launches is stimulating unprecedented growth.
GITEX Global 2023 will present the largest showcase of artificial intelligence this year, captivating the world’s imagination with its record-breaking growth, supported by artificial intelligence innovations, more than 3,500 exhibiting entities, for whom artificial intelligence is an integral part of their work, will unveil the mechanisms through which this significant technology enriches and transforms the lives of individuals, governments, businesses, and society.
Furthermore, the surge in artificial intelligence has added a new layer of complexity to safeguarding digital assets and critical internet infrastructure. GITEX Cyber Valley will shine a spotlight on the hidden and dark cybercriminal world, gathering top information security brands and international experts at this year’s largest cybersecurity exhibition.
To complement this growth, GITEX Impact and the Future Urbanism Expo will reshape the climate and sustainable cities technologies, contributing to a future free of harmful emissions ahead of the COP28 conference.
Tracy Loh Mermand, Deputy CEO of Event Management at Dubai World Trade Centre, the organizer of GITEX Global and Expand North Star, commented on the significant interest from global companies and the technology sector in participating in this leading event, highlighting their strong desire to learn, exchange ideas, and discuss the latest developments in technology.
Expand North Star: Elevating Dubai to the Forefront of the Global Entrepreneurship Economy
Expand North Star, hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, is set to expand to record levels in 2023, doubling the number of exhibiting startup companies this year to weave relationships, stimulate inspiration, and engage in one of the world’s most innovative and supportive ecosystems for entrepreneurship.
Expand North Star will be held at Dubai Harbour, where around 1,800 startups and 1,000 investors from 70 countries will manage trillion-dollar investments to accelerate momentum in startup companies.
Saeed Al Qarqawi, Deputy Chairman of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, stated, “Expand North Star is expected to drive the next era of digital entrepreneurship while inspiring the next generation of innovators and thinkers. This prominent event will serve as a strategic catalyst for expanding the scope of Dubai’s digital economy future, ensuring the creation of an unparalleled platform that brings together key stakeholders from the global startup community here in Dubai.”
Elevating the Global Technology Ecosystem to Redefine Entire Sectors
GITEX Global 2023 welcomes the foremost names in the technology sector to delve into the latest trends, risks, challenges, and opportunities reshaping entire sectors anew, supported by the return of industry giants such as Dell Technologies, E&Y, Google, Huawei, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Microsoft, and Tanooma, the new exhibiting entities joining the event to boost their global growth strategies and forge new relationships include Salesforce, Broadsom, Bayon, and Deloitte.
Stephen Yi, President of Huawei Middle East and Central Asia, stated, “GITEX Global holds great significance for our business at Huawei year after year, reflecting our commitment to adopting transformative advantages in artificial intelligence, networking, and cloud computing technologies. Together, we will explore how these forces collectively reshape our world, giving utmost importance to cybersecurity, privacy protection, and preserving the course of our transformative digital customers.”
