GITEX History

Launched in 1982, GITE is the ICT business gateway to the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia Region. 

Focused on providing exhibitors with high ROI through direct business opportunities with decision makers, GITE has maintained its position as the industry's trend setting authority.

The main focus of this  35th anniversary edition will be evolving Internet of Everything and Smart Technology markets around the world.

“It’s like walking through the future. You get to see gadgets you will see in the future. If you don’t adapt you will be left behind, so you have to be open minded and willing to adjust to things and the new way of doing things.” Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson; megastar rapper and entrepreneur said.

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GITEX continually identifies the hottest global IT trends and incubates these into the event either as new sectors or conference programs. The sectorisation of GITEX has enabled new companies to participate in identified trends as well as giving visitors the opportunity to engage, learn and implement the advances in the industry.

GITEX & DUBAI

GITEX's growth is synonymous with the evolution of Dubai as a global destination.  Leading the way as the worlds top 3rd largest technology event the city boasts:

* A 47 -mile long fully automated Dubai Metro
* World-class, award winning airports
* Advanced logistics facilities and seaports
*State-of-the-art convention centres

Dubai continues to grow and with its advanced infrastructure makes it an ideal gateway between the East and the West.

Watch the Dubai Means Business video:

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