Dubai will transform into the ultimate digital epicenter of the world next month as the UAE hosts the world’s largest tech show, converging the most advanced companies and best minds to deep-dive into the making of the Web3 economy.
From Oct. 10 to 14, 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Center, Gitex Global returns for its largest-ever edition, featuring 5,000 companies spanning 26 halls and 2 million square feet of exhibition space. The size difference is an extraordinary 25% year-on-year increase, pushing its capacity limit at the venue.
The Gitex 3.0 edition in its 42nd year presents the most empowering curation ever with seven multi-tech themes experimenting in the Metaverse, a decentralized future of the internet, and a sustainable global digital economy. Gitex sets to wow with the year’s biggest and most immersive Metaverse experience across multiple sectors, from music, fashion and sports to lifestyle and business
Gitex Global 2022’s scale reflects digital ambitions of UAE and the region
The five-day event’s record size and continued expansion mirrors the ambitions of the UAE and region’s digital transformation movement, as government initiatives such as the National Program for Coders, the Dubai Metaverse Strategy and Next GenFDI propels the UAE to the forefront of the global digital economy.
This is amplified by Gitex Global 2022’s new launches of X-Verse sponsored by TMRW Foundation in collaboration with Decentraland — one of the world’s most immersive Metaverse journeys featuring 28 experiential brands — and Global DevSlam, the Middle East’s largest-ever coder and developer meetup, both of which sold out to a global audience within two months.
UAE companies also held the lion’s share of a record-breaking $2.6 billion in startup funding across the Middle East and North Africa in 2021, figures that underscore an additional hall and 30% increase to 1,000 exhibitors at Gitex Global’s startup event, North Star.
His Excellency Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, who delivered the welcome note at the official Gitex Global 2022 press conference today, said: “Gitex this year is bigger than ever. It spans 2 million square feet with over 5,000 exhibitors from more than 90 countries, which makes this truly the biggest tech show in the world. This year, my office has partnered with Gitex to ensure that we’re not just showcasing technology, but actually inventing and developing technology.”
In his speech, Al Olama also highlighted that the Global DevSlam event is poised to be one of the biggest developer events in the world. He concluded by thanking each and every single person that has believed in the UAE’s mission and who has supported the UAE.
Global interest accelerates UAE and region as a rising tech hub of the world
Gitex Global 2022 will welcome an unprecedented 52% new exhibitors this year choosing the show and the UAE as the first-choice partner in their market access strategies.
The influx of global interest will see North Star hosting the biggest Unicorn meetup of the year in Dubai, with 35 Unicorns from 15 countries looking to explore new opportunities and expand in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
Influential UAE entities inspire R&D in transformative technologies
UAE companies are shaking up the global tech scene with their bold undertakings and commitments in tech R&D and inventions, including Technology Innovation Institute (TII) a leading global scientific institution and the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council. TII will have a significant presence at Gitex Global showcasing AI and Digital Science, Directed Energy and Autonomous Robotics Research.
Gitex also unifies the participation of 250 government entities leading strategic digital projects and public-private partnerships, with Digital Dubai Authority and Abu Dhabi Digital Authority among the UAE government bodies advancing smart city and digital projects.
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About Dubai World Trade Center
With a vision to make Dubai the world’s leading destination for all major exhibitions, conferences and events, DWTC has evolved from being the regional forerunner of the fast-growing MICE industry into a multi-dimensional business catalyst, focusing on venues, events and real estate management. Complementary to the primary service offerings are a range of value-added services from media/advertising, engineering and technical consultation and wedding planning, security services and hospitality.
