Abstract
GITEX (Gulf Information Technology Exhibition) is a premier commercial electronics and technology networking event, exhibition, and conference annually held in Dubai, UAE. The program, which first debuted in 1981, highlights the transformative ideas that will shape the future of society and commerce in the coming decade.
Introduction
GITEX global x Ai everything held the 41st regional IT exhibition from 17th to October 21, 2021, the largest ever held (WAM, 2021). The conference had over 3500 exhibitors from 140 countries, resulting in a global digital extravaganza unlike any other (WAM, 2021). The exhibition was set to bring together the most innovative and ambitious startup companies to promote their ground-breaking concepts to an audience of selected international investors. In addition, the conference was set to define the latest trends, present high-caliber speakers, and showcase innovative products from around the world. GITEX GLOBAL x Ai Everything was established to bring together global visionaries in 5G, big data, cloud, artificial intelligence, cyber security, big data, quantum computing, Fintech, Blockchain, and interactive marketing for the world’s most comprehensive, contextual technology event. The discussed agendas were GITEX Future Stars, GITEX GLOBAL leaders, the Future Blockchain Summit, AI everything, Marketing Mania, and Fintech Surge during the show.
Discussion
In the GITEX Future Stars Program, more than 700 new entrepreneurs from approximately 60 nations were offered a platform to network with over 400 financiers who would help them build their enterprises (WAM, 2021). The conference also featured the GITEX Global Leaders Vision Program, highlighting the realities African countries face, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council. The show set a particular day to address the UAE’s recently disclosed Projects of the 50. Furthermore, the conference debuted GITEX YouthX Unipreneur, the first entrepreneurial, innovative, and mentorship program for emerging technology firms. The Future Blockchain Summit was the region’s first and biggest Blockchain exhibition and conference. The summit was officially launched in 2018 by the Government of Dubai to bring together the nation’s brightest minds, world-changing startups, and influential investors for investing, networking, and training centered on Blockchain. Three significant themes emerged at the exhibition, seminars, workshops, the investor program, and the Hackathon. First was the impact of Blockchain in finance, for instance, digital currencies, DeFi and CBDCs. Another emerging theme was Blockchain as a substitute to conventional investment by embracing cryptocurrency and non-financial tokens (NFTs). Finally, Blockchain transcending beyond cryptocurrency, with application and implementation scenarios spanning all industries. Also, during the expo, representatives from Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs discussed the Golden Visa’s criteria and restrictions and how to apply for one. The UAE Golden Visa is set to be a five- to ten-year long-term residency passport that is renewed automatically. To benefit those who were not physically present, the agency also conducted a stream of digital workshops at the expo.
Conclusion
This year’s conference was far beyond unlike any in the previous years. It was held in association with Expo 2020 Dubai, which made it more impactful due to the vast participation and great attendance of international experts, decision-makers, and specialists globally. The exhibition was an excellent chance to establish connections with high-ranking officials and corporate leaders and get informed on new startup organizations dedicated to making corporate ideas into realization.
References
WAM. (2021). Hamdan bin Mohammed opens 41st edition of GITEX GLOBAL x Ai Everything. Web.