Held under the theme, “Enter the next digital universe”, GITEX Global 2022 is the much-anticipated technology tradeshow of not just the region, but of the world. This year, GITEX is bigger than ever. With new pavilions, conferences, and programme features, here is everything you need to know about GITEX Global 2022.
| DATE | 10-14 OCTOBER 2022 |
| VENUE | DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE |
| SPACE | 2 MILLION SQUARE FEET |
| COMPANIES | 5,000 + |
| COUNTRIES | 90 + EXHIBITING COUNTRIES |
| PROJECTED VISITORS | 100,000 + FROM 170 + COUNTRIES |
SEVEN TECH COMMUNITIES
X-VERSE (NEW)
X-VERSE, in partnership with Decentraland, curates one of the world’s most immersive metaverse journeys, featuring 28 experiential brands and world premieres providing a never before seen experience into the greatest shifts and the most potentially disruptive industry applications of the metaverse.
Global DevSlam (NEW)
Global DevSlam is the Middle East’s largest coder and developer meetup, connecting 10,000 coders alongside developers from the world’s biggest tech companies.The fully subscribed event is supported by Coders (HQ). Global DevSlam features 200-plus hours of workshops and also welcomes the worldwide python community with the launch of Pycon MEA, featuring a line-up of renowned Python masters coming together for the first time in the region.
North Star Dubai
Launched as GITEX Future Stars in 2016, the newly renamed North Star Dubai in 2022 underlines the ongoing evolution of the global start-up ecosystem. North Star Dubai, with its strategic partner the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, will be world’s largest start-up event, bringing together more than 1,000 start-ups – with 35 percent global award winners – from 60 countries with over 600 investors in a thriving, innovative entrepreneur ecosystem. North Star Dubai also introduces ‘Africa Fast 100’, the largest ever gathering of African start-ups to be hosted outside Africa. The Supernova Challenge pitch competition also has increased total prize pool of USD 200,000 and over 200 entries onboard.
Fintech Surge
Middle East and North Africa’s premier hub for Fintech investors, entrepreneurs, innovators and institutions leveraging the vast growth of PayTech, WelthTech, Insurtech, and RegTech. The platform will see some of the world’s most innovative companies and industry players including Fintech innovators, thought leaders and VCs gather at Dubai’s flagship event as the UAE accelerates its journey to a cashless society.
Future Blockchain Summit
The region’s largest gathering of thought leaders, blockchain architects, game-changing start-ups and powerful investors networking, investing and providing education centered around blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs, web 3.0 and the metaverse
Ai Everything
Hosted by the UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy & Remote Work Application Office, Ai-Everything is dedicated to artificial intelligence, advancing a more nuanced understanding of today’s Ai technology and its long-term potential.
Marketing Mania
MarTech community, brings marketers to the forefront of customer-centric, data driven and tech powered programmes and strategies.
GITEX GLOBAL Conferences and workshops
A total of 800+ hours of thought-provoking lectures, case studies, industry trends, and workshops will be presented over 17 distinct conference tracks, providing attendees with inspirational insights and unmatched knowledge exchange. More than 1,000 government ministers, leaders in technology from around the world, and subject matter experts from 82 nations will present their views on key trends, including artificial intelligence (AI), the cloud, cryptocurrencies, 6G, and the metaverse, as well as the new frontier of future mobility, including flying cars and electric aircraft.
Mainstage
Global tech pioneers will share their perspectives on major technology trends, from AI, Cloud Computing, Crypto, 6G, Quantum computing, Startup innovations and the Metaverse to the new frontier of future mobility; from flying cars to electric aircraft. The exclusive programme highlights the impact of the Web 3.0 economy and business priorities in an ever changing yet challenged globally economy.
Digital Cities X AI
Discover how governments globally use AI and ML, computer vision, image recognition, and deterministic data modelling.
Data economy
Enabling AI and ML to reach a DL stage where unseen data will act as the key differentiator to measure success in the global data economy.
Education
Discover what role technologies such as XR, AI and metaverse play in the classroom of tomorrow, delivering life-long learning.
Energy
Energy titans such as Shell, Siemens, Indian Oil and Eskom explore how technology is enabling traditional and alternative energies to improve efficiency and reducing carbon footprint.
Cybersecurity
30 plus hours across 4 days, covering vital cyber security insights from government and private sector experts.
Future Mobility
Three-day programme featuring top 25 thought-leaders on e-mobility, autonomous vehicles and micro-mobility
Healthcare
Innovators from healthcare such as Babylon, GE Healthcare, Novartis and Mayo Clinic share who they’re fast-tracking digital transformation of the healthcare ecosystem and the evolving patient of 2050.
Telecom / 6G
Experts debate the evolution of mobile standards, 6G networks, and the future of network supremacy across four days.
Web 3.0
Discover the future of shared worlds with new and reimagined experiences in Web 3.0. Featuring speakers from Meta, Space Runners, Vayner NFT and NEOM Tech & Digital.
HOW TO ATTEND
To attend the show, register here.
