In 2020, we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of GITEX as ‘GITEX Global’

The most important week in the annual tech calendar, GITEX is a must-attend, world-class event located in Dubai. This is where the world’s technology leaders, enterprises and startups come together to show you the future of every business and every industry, as it happens.

Mega Trends Came Alive in GITEX 2019

5G

5G dominated this year’s edition, highlighting all the new and upcoming 5G innovations impacting every industry. The new tech revolution came alive here.

Future Mobility

All the never-before innovations driving urban transportation ahead was experienced and discussed across the exhibition and conference

Artificial Intelligence

Visitors and delegates got to witness the AI revolution taking place worldwide – from lifelike robots to self-learning algorithms

GITEX Lifestyle Tech

The ‘always-connected’ lifestyle was brought to life through a massive showcase of new consumer innovations and products. GITEX reaffirmed its position as the only event offering companies a unified platform to reach trade and consumers at once

Smart Cities

Global government leaders and innovators unveiled their vision of the future smart and happy city across the exhibition and conference

GITEX Awards Launched

The inaugural awards celebrated key industry disruptors at the forefront of digital transformation worldwide. 11 categories, hundreds of applications from top global and local enterprises, intense judging rounds and finally here are the top winners

“This year there has been an unprecedented level of solid business conversation around projects, how we can help, and where we can take these opportunities.”

Richard Wilcox
Regional Director, Lenovo Data Centre Group
“We have been really impressed by the footfall and lots of interest from visitors … it continues to be the biggest technology trade show.”

Jeanne Prell
Communication Business Partner, Siemens
“GITEX is a whole technology week … with different sectors and a strong focus on innovation. Good to see the technology level in government and private sector.”

Abdelaziz Tani Youcefi
Emirate Transport
“GITEX 2019 presented an outstanding opportunity for industry leaders from across the world to convene in one space.”

Gary Brantley
CIO, City of Atlanta (US)
“GITEX is the go-to place to see and experience the latest in technology: unparalleled scale, diversity of technologies, people, and events to attend.”

Theos Evgeniou
Professor of Decision Sciences and Technology Management, INSEAD (France)
“GITEX has steadily emerged as the marquee tech show … the scale is impressive and the vibe is very positive. The entire startup area is particularly outstanding."

Chetan Choudhury
Advisor, Prime Minister's Office, UAE

2019 Speakers

Tyler Shultz

Whistle-blower, Theranos United States
Bozoma Saint John

CMO, Endeavor United States
Iddris Sandu

Creative Architect United States
Ben Goertzel

Chairman & Chief Scientist, Singularity Studio, Founder & CEO, SingularityNET Foundation Hong Kong
Stephanie Peterson

VP Digital Marketing, Planning & Activation, Adidas United States
Ronaldo Mouchawar

Founder & CEO, Souq.com United Arab Emirates
Hans-Holger Albrecht

CEO, Deezer United Kingdom
Dr. Daniel Kraft

MD Faculty Chair for Medicine, Singularity University & Founder, Chair, Exponential Medicine

VIEW 2019 SPEAKERS

The Big Exhibitor List

GITEX 2019 had the world’s most popular tech brands, SMEs and fast-rising startups launching new products, performing live demos and signing up deals across the jam-packed 5 days.

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Tech Trends Discovered

Visitors were able to experience the now and tomorrow of our fast-changing world with a breathtaking showcase of innovations across 26 key sectors.

Networking for success

Thousands of meetings took place across the 5 days of GITEX 2019, fueling collaboration between corporates, incubators, startups, governments and key decision-makers.

Inspiring Programme

The event welcomed all the pioneers and practitioners redefining every industry on stage. How 5G is revolutionizing data-sharing, how tech & fashion can influence positive change, and many more breakthrough topics were discussed

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Powerful Knowledge-Sharing

As the platform of knowledge-sharing, the best minds in the industry hosted workshops and in-depth discussions on stage across a deep-dive learning programme.

Top Tech Leaders Share Why GITEX Is A Must

City of Atlanta

Gary Brantley, CIO, City of Atlanta, United States

"Speaking on smart city initiatives currently being carried out by the city of Atlanta."
Etisalat Group

Khalifa AlShamsi, Chief Strategy & Corporate Governance

"GITEX is a platform for all companies across the globe and most importantly within this region and for us in particular to communicate our roadmaps."
ESRI

Sohail Elabd, Director MEA & Emerging Markets

“Gitex is not just a trade show. It's way beyond this.”
DU

Osman Sultan, CEO

“Showing Tomorrow, Today”
Cisco Middle East

Shukri Eid, Managing Director, East Region

“In GITEX, we managed to demonstrate our latest thinking around country transformation and digital acceleration.”
Dell Technologies

Mohammed Amin, Senior Vice President

"GITEX is very essential because it re-emphasizes everything we do in the region here"
Sophos Middle East

Amar Mehta, General Manager

"GITEX has really helped us to create brand awareness of Sophos"
Fortinet

Alain Penel, VP Middle East & Pakistan

"GITEX is a top two or top three IT event in the World"
Honeywell

Miroslav Kafedzhiev, Vice President & General Manager

"GITEX is the biggest technology event in the region and one of the biggest in the world"
Hitachi

Walid Gomaa, General Manager, Middle East and Pakistan, Hitachi

"GITEX is a very prestigious exhibition. It's one of the largest in our region."