We are already on day 4 of the mega tech event! At GITEX Global, there is always something to do from fireside chats, pitch competitions that has allocated $1mn for winners to event workshops on cloud, data science and even Kafka!
Here, we have curated a list of talks ranging from topics such as fintech and fashion to blockchain and gaming in the metaverse. Have a look:
Fintech Surge
Where: Zabeel Hall 4, The Summit
When: 10:30AM – 10:45AM
What: Bringing a Fashionable Touch to FinTech
Who: Ranjith K Shyamaladas, Founder & CEO, bio-idz
Fintech has for far too long been thought of as a utilitarian product. Accessories and wearables on the other hand can also be a powerful fashion statement. Fashion accessories in the 21st century need to be a perfect mix of style and functionality.
Future Blockchain Summit
Where: Zabeel Hall 4, The Exchange
When: 11:30AM – 12:00PM
What: Launch into S.P.A.C.E. with Scott Page (Musician with Pink Floyd and Toto)
Who: Scott Page, CEO, Think:EXP
Join musician and entrepreneur Scott Page for an in depth conversation on some of the best tactics and strategies for launching a successful NFT project. Page’s framework shows how to facilitate each phase of NFT project management from Storytelling, Planning, building an Army of influencers, Conversion, and finally Execution (S.P.A.C.E.).
In his talk, Page will cover drop mechanics, audience management, turning fans into superfans, what it takes for a successful drop, a step-by-step business roadmap, as well as NFT’s how to empower an audience of holders with token-gated experiences.
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Tech Talks
Where: Sheikh Rashid Hall, Tech Talks
When: 14:00PM – 15:00PM
What: The Changing Face of Online Marketing
Who: Multiple speakers
- Sudhir Syal, Chief Business Officer- Middle East, Lenskart
- Hussein Dajani, Partner, Deloitte Digital Middle East
- Basma Abou Assaf, Head SEO, RBBI
- Ramzi Haddad, Ex VP Marketing, Expo 2020
Devslam
Where: Global DevSlam Pycon MEA Stage
When: 14:30PM – 15:00PM
What: GitOps – My favourite Ops of them all
Who: Nourhan Khaled, DevOps Engineer, Synapse Analytics, Egypt
Having had first-hand experience with both life before GitOps and after, Nourhan Khaled says that she can easily managing Kubernetes applications without GitOps feels like juggling with one hand tied behind your back.
“Adopting GitOps isn’t just about ending the single-source-of-truth conundrum; it opens a whole new plane of automation, enabling you to ship applications faster and more reliably,” says Khaled.
In this talk, Khaled will look at how GitOps is beneficial and see examples of how you can adopt GitOps within your kubernetes application lifecycle using FluxCD as an example.
Global DevSlam is the Middle East’s largest ever coder and developer meetup.
X-Verse
Where: X-Verse Stage
When: 16:00PM – 16:30PM
What: The future of multi-user gaming in the metaverse
Who: Sylwia Machnik-Kochan, Vice President Sales Europe, HTC, Poland
Within the next decade, the metaverse has the potential to add $3 trillion to global GDP — a contribution of 2.8% — with the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey set to benefit from more than $360 billion or 6.2% of GDP, Angelika Gifford, Meta Vice President for Europe, Middle East and Africa, said at the GITEX GLOBAL Main Stage on Oct 11.
The metaverse will reach a billion people in the next decade, drive billions in revenue and create millions of jobs, she added, stressing that the metaverse is the biggest creation since the start of the internet.
