Gitex Global 2025: Dubai Hosts World’s Largest Tech and Startup Event
Monday, 13 October 2025
Gitex Global 2025: Dubai Hosts World’s Largest Tech and Startup Event, taking place from October 13–17, 2025, marks a milestone in the city’s innovation journey. Organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the 45th edition reaffirms Dubai’s status as a global hub for innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, uniting industry leaders, startups, and investors from around the world to explore the future of digital transformation.
Key Highlights:
- Record Global Participation: Over 6,500 exhibitors, 1,800 startups, and 1,200 investors from more than 180 countries will converge across two iconic venues — Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Harbour.
- Inspiring Thought Leadership: The event features 16 conference tracks, 10 stages, and 500+ speakers, including AI experts, robotics innovators, venture capitalists, and policymakers shaping the global tech landscape.
- Focus on Future Technologies: Key themes include AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, sustainable tech, mobility, and green data centres, spotlighting the innovations powering the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
- Government Innovation Hub: Digital Dubai’s Pavilion will showcase AI-driven governance, smart city services, and blockchain-powered initiatives, reinforcing the UAE’s vision for a seamless, digital-first future.
- Global Tech Powerhouses: Industry giants — including Microsoft, Google, IBM, Huawei, Amazon Web Services, Dell, and Alibaba Cloud — will unveil breakthrough technologies in AI, cloud computing, and semiconductors.
- Startup & Investment Ecosystem: Expand North Star, hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy at Dubai Harbour, will connect founders and investors from 100+ countries, driving billions in potential investments across fintech, healthtech, spacetech, and climate tech.
- Catalyst for Innovation: Over its 45-year journey, Gitex has inspired the creation of major UAE innovation platforms such as Dubai Future Foundation, Hub71, in5, and DIFC FinTech Hive, strengthening the nation’s innovation ecosystem.
