GITEX GLOBAL concludes, reinforcing its status as the world’s largest and most dominant technology event
- AI takes center stage, setting new benchmarks for innovation and global collaboration.
Dubai, UAE, 19 October 2024: GITEX GLOBAL 2024 concluded on Friday, underscoring AI’s pivotal role as a transformative tool that will continue to reshape industries and drive business and economic growth globally.
For the final time this week, 6,500 exhibitors, 1,800 startups, and 1,200 investors, along with governments from more than 180 countries—marking the highest-ever international participation—gathered in Dubai, along with 200,000 visitors, solidifying the city’s reputation as a premier global hub.
The unparalleled event brought together the most influential names in technology from around the globe, further cementing its position as the world’s largest and most impactful tech gathering.
This 44th edition of GITEX GLOBAL, held under the theme of ‘Global Collaboration to Forge a Future AI Economy’, not only set new benchmarks for innovation and business opportunities but reinforced the event’s critical role in shaping a technology landscape increasingly defined by AI adoption.
Over the five days, numerous Memorandum of Understanding agreements were announced. These strategic deals are set to accelerate the growth of the global AI market, which is projected to reach USD $1,339.1 billion by 2030, according to Markets and Markets.
With the inclusion of over 40% new nations—including South Africa, Puerto Rico, and Vietnam—alongside Europe’s largest-ever presence, GITEX GLOBAL has paved the way to forge new cross-regional partnerships between leading and emerging tech nations that will accelerate the growth of the AI ecosystem even further.
Each day of the mega event, you were focused on different themes – investment, cybersecurity, data centers, futuristic tech, and AI, reflecting the central pillars of the digital economy.
With the UAE welcoming the global ecosystem, GITEX GLOBAL has enhanced its position at the forefront of redefining the world’s digital landscape. Many organizations praise the event’s impact and focus on key trends.
Key Industry Impact and Strategic Outcomes at GITEX GLOBAL 2024
This week, top global players such as Oracle, Dell Technologies, and Microsoft, among others, made significant strides in showcasing their latest innovations in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, edge computing, and other technologies. The event catalyzed these industry giants to forge new partnerships, drive technological advancements, and contribute to the future of the global digital economy.
Nick Redshaw, Senior Vice President of Tech Cloud, Middle East and Africa, and UAE Country Leader at Oracle, highlighted the company’s commitment to supporting the UAE’s AI vision and how GITEX GLOBAL 2024 was pivotal for Oracle’s AI and cloud innovations. He said: “At GITEX, we celebrated 35 years of supporting the UAE’s growth ambitions with state-of-the-art local cloud infrastructure, latest cloud technologies, developing top talent, and expanding our local presence. Industry-leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) and multi-cloud innovation geared to solve complex business challenges in every industry and help accelerate the UAE and wider Middle East’s AI economy was Oracle’s key focus at GITEX GLOBAL 2024.”
At the event, Oracle announced significant collaborations with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment to accelerate Dubai’s housing strategy using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and with Mashreq Bank to support its global expansion. These partnerships highlight how GITEX GLOBAL is a premier platform for unveiling strategic innovations and driving regional digital transformation.
Dell Technologies was another tech giant with a presence and reap the benefits of participating at GITEX GLOBAL. Mohammed Amin, Senior Vice President, CEEMETA, Dell Technologies, said: “Over the last four decades, GITEX GLOBAL has been a catalyst for advancing technological innovation across the Middle East region. Dell Technologies has been a part of this growth for over 30 years. Being at GITEX allows us to connect with regional decision-makers and support them in navigating today’s rapidly changing business environment.
“This week, we had many encouraging discussions around the Dell AI Factory offerings. Our conversations with our regional customers revealed a strong commitment to AI. They have a clear vision and a solid strategy and are actively implementing innovative AI solutions to drive their business forward. At Dell, we are at the epicenter of our customers’ AI innovations and take pride in helping them become future forward in their AI journeys.”
Meanwhile, Microsoft capitalized on GITEX GLOBAL to highlight its impactful initiatives to enhance the global digital economy. Naim Yazbeck, General Manager of Microsoft UAE, stated: “We are proud to have shared the results of our latest Cloud Dividend Snapshot report for the UAE, which underscores the critical role our globally trusted cloud ecosystem plays in driving economic growth and job creation across the nation. Additionally, our announcement of the AI National Skilling Initiative, launched at the show in partnership with key government departments, demonstrates our commitment to empowering individuals and organizations with the skills needed to thrive in the new AI era. I’m confident we will continue to witness a strong business impact from GITEX Global in the coming months.”
Catalysing Change Through Strategic Dialogues on Global Digital Transformation
This edition of GITEX GLOBAL served as a strategic platform to address pressing challenges and opportunities of AI, focusing on its application across critical sectors that shape the global digital future.
The event featured the first-ever World Future Economy Digital Leaders Summit and the debut of GITEX Editions, spotlighting innovation, connecting top global unicorns, and fostering dialogue on AI regulation, economic strategies, and digital finance.
Cybersecurity emerged as a key topic, emphasizing the need to secure digital infrastructure amid evolving cyber threats. Future mobility took center stage, showcasing next-generation innovations like autonomous vehicles, electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, and AI advancements in the auto-tech industry.
AI’s role in developing hyperscale, modular, and edge data centers was a significant focus, reflecting the burgeoning demand for scalable solutions and the region’s rise as a hub for AI-powered data infrastructure. GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 also gathered industry leaders to explore how AI is revolutionizing patient care and reshaping the future of healthcare, highlighting the technology’s transformative potential in delivering improved outcomes.
Other discussions revolved around 5G, intelligent connectivity, EdTech, digital cities, and energy transitions. Together, these conferences showcased critical dialogues shaping the future of digital transformation on a global scale, featuring insights from industry visionaries – such as Jong-Soo Choi, CTO of Samsung Medical Centre in South Korea, Stéphane Ouaki Head of Department at the European Innovation Council (EIC), Dr. Mark Sagar, Co-Founder of Soul Machines from New Zealand, Heman Bekele, TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year, Valentyn S. Volkov, PhD, co-founder of XPANCEO, and renowned cybersecurity figure, Dr. Diane Janosek, who served legal, policy & executive roles at the National Security Agency, White House & the Pentagon. Additionally, GITEX GLOBAL brought together ethical hackers Inti De Ceukelaire and Brett Johnson.
What’s Next?
GITEX GLOBAL is seamlessly connecting the world’s largest network of tech events. The upcoming GITEX AFRICA Morocco will be held from 14-16 April, and GITEX ASIA Singapore from 23-25 April. Following these, GITEX EUROPE Berlin will take place from 21-23 May 2025, leading to the debut of GITEX NIGERIA in September 2025, all part of its expanding portfolio. Each of these events will foster collaboration and drive innovation, shaping the tech landscape of tomorrow.
Looking ahead, GITEX GLOBAL will take place from 13-17 October 2025, promising another year of heightened innovation and cross-collaboration within the tech industry. In 2026, it will relocate to Expo City Dubai, further expanding its reach and impact.
For more information on GITEX GLOBAL, please visit www.gitex.com
