The region’s biggest and highly anticipated tech event is back live, in-person on October 17th to 21st 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
Good news for all technology leaders, enthusiasts and visionaries – registrations for GITEX Technology Week 2021, the region’s biggest and highly anticipated tech event, are now open!
With the theme “Creating a Bolder Digital future Together”, GITEX Technology Week is back live, in-person at the DWTC.
Over the years, GITEX has evolved to become one of the most influential technology event in the world, constantly serving as the perfect platform to showcase the latest, disruptive solutions for a variety of industries. Now in its 41st year, the event will once again bring together global industry leaders, start-ups and game-changers to share and exchange powerful insights into how technologies such as AI, 5G, cloud, Big Data, cybersecurity, Blockchain and quantum computing is shaping the future.
This year’s edition of the show will also be unique as it will be held concurrently with EXPO 2020.
Here four key things to know about the 2021 GITEX Technology Week:
Early bird registrations
GITEX is offering special rates for visitors and delegates, which are available until August 19th 2021.
Due to health and safety protocols, there will be on on-site registrations and ticket sales and admission will strictly be by advance registration online only.
To find out more about the offers and the registration process, click here.
New programme features
This year, GITEX has added several new programmes focusing on tech developers, the youth, regional government initiatives and the creative universe:
GITEX Global Visions
GITEX Global rallies the pioneering tech visions, initiatives and collaborations of government leaderships across the Middle East and African continent. The inaugural Visions programme will drive and expand on the emergence of fiercely innovative economies across Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Oman.
GITEX Creative Economy
Manifesting the creative universe of innovation in a multi-sensory, hyper-experiential format. The Creative Economy circle brings together dynamic difference-makers and tech revolutionaries in the fields of art, fashion, music and sports.
GITEX YouthX
Reinforcing the region’s Digital Transformation building blocks, GITEX YouthX seeks to contribute to the cultivation of young tech talents with a creative programme aimed at bringing them closer to the practitioner ecosystem annually.
DevSlam by GITEX
GITEX DevSlam lays the groundwork to develop and decide the next billion-dollar CEO or tech idea. In line with the recent launch of the UAE’s first national program for coders, DevSlam is an extension of GITEX’s proven capabilities of bringing the tech world together on a phenomenal scale, to determine and define the new future.
Six shows for the price of one
This year, GITEX is unifying six groundbreaking shows under one roof. Attendees will get the chance to experience all six events when they purchase their GITEX 2021 pass. The show will comprise of GITEX Tech Week, AI Everything, GITEX Future Stars, Future Blockchain Summit, Marketing Mania and a new programme that will spotlight the latest financial innovations – FinTech Surge.
Safety is still priority
The event will be delivered with the strict standards of health and safety precautionary measures including wearing a mask at all times, social distancing, contactless transactions and general hygiene protocols. All guests are encouraged to exercise social responsibility.
