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Aligned with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial First launched in 1981, GITEX has grown
Intelligence and with a clear vision to become the into a key platform for tech and business
leaders to connect, share insights, and
world leader in AI by 2031, the Emirates has invested explore new opportunities. Initially focused
in integrating AI into public services, energy, tourism, on the Middle East, it has since expanded,
in
technology
drawing
enthusiasts,
and education sectors. investors, and entrepreneurs from around
the world. GITEX Global hosts seven key
Growth in the use of AI is driven by a wide- through the adoption of digital solutions. multi-tech sector events, including AI
spread acknowledgement amongst global Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director- Everything, as well as the region’s largest
leaders that AI-powered solutions are in- General of Digital Dubai, highlighted the startup showcase Expand North Star
tegral to driving enhanced productivity and importance of participating in GITEX Dubai, Fintech Surge, Future Blockchain
higher growth across industries. As Thom- Global 2024. He said, “GITEX Global is a Summit, Marketing Mania. In 2022, it
as Pramotedham, CEO of Abu Dhabi-based remarkable annual event that highlights launched two new events, Global DevSlam,
AI enterprise Presight, recently told the Dubai’s ongoing progress toward a future which focuses on the coder-developer
GITEX Tech Waves podcast: “Today you’ll defined by the latest advancements in ecosystem, and X-VERSE, offering a
see companies applying AI and AI evolving information technology. By fostering curated immersive Web 3.0 experience.
– in five, ten years’ time, it will get smarter, collaboration, partnerships, and integration In 2023, it launched GITEX Impact, a
and when it gets smarter, you’ll get more across various sectors and stakeholders, leading platform for sustainability and
efficiency and shorter routes to answers we are collectively working to bring this innovation in climatetech. GITEX Global
for difficult and complex questions. In re- vision to life. With the rapid technological also organizes GITEX Africa in Morocco,
turn, that will be to the betterment of soci- advancements we have seen globally, GITEX Europe in Berlin, and GITEX Asia in
ety and the world we live in.” we are confident that the 2024 edition of Singapore. In 2025, it will organize the first
this event will be exceptional. Dubai will edition of GITEX Nigeria.
Aligned with the UAE National Strategy for make a significant impact, with numerous
Artificial Intelligence and with a clear vision entities presenting pioneering innovations GITEX Global 2024 features over 6,000
to become the world leader in AI by 2031, focused on transforming the city's digital exhibitors and 1,800 speakers from 180
the Emirates has invested in integrating AI landscape, fully aligned with the vision of countries. The event will see participation
into public services, energy, tourism, and our leadership and the objectives of the from major technology firms and innovative
education sectors. In Dubai, particularly, Dubai Economic Agenda D33.” startups in fields such as artificial
initiatives such as the Dubai Universal intelligence, cybersecurity, mobility, and
Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence, are GITEX Global in Dubai is the largest of the sustainable technology. This year’s edition
reflective of policy-level commitment to GITEX exhibitions. Located at the Dubai is anticipated to showcase the latest
using AI for realizing a truly digital and World Trade Centre, this annual event global trends in artificial intelligence and
sustainable future. Dubai's highly strategic brings together thousands of exhibitors the digital economy, including
annual plan aims to accelerate the adoption and attendees. It covers a wide range advancements in cybersecurity solutions
of AI applications, looking at achieving the of sectors including AI, Blockchain, 5G, and government services, as well as efforts
targets of the Dubai Economic Agenda Cybersecurity and Smart Cities. GITEX to eliminate bureaucracy and enhance
D33 by adding AED 100 billion, 27.2 billion Global is recognized for its cutting-edge user experiences.
dollars, yearly to the emirate’s economy innovations, enriching conferences and
and boosting productivity by 50 per cent unparalleled networking opportunities.

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