Gitex Global and Expand North Star: Unleashing AI potential in Dubai
People arrive for the North Star event. PHOTO | JOAN SALMON
What you need to know:
- The six-day conference, running from October 13 to 18, brings together over 6,500 exhibiting companies, 1,800 startups, and 1,200 investors from 180 countries.
Dubai is abuzz with the largest tech gathering in the region, as Gitex Global and Expand North Star convene an influential event focusing on "Global Collaboration to Forge a Future AI Economy."
The six-day conference, running from October 13 to 18, brings together over 6,500 exhibiting companies, 1,800 startups, and 1,200 investors from 180 countries.
"The global AI market is expected to reach $621 billion in 2024 and soar to $2.7 trillion by 2032," says Fortune Business Insights, highlighting the immense potential of the industry.
Gitex Global 2024 features groundbreaking innovations in AI, IoT, data, and cloud technologies from over 3,500 enterprises. North Star, hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, offers a platform for startups to showcase their capabilities and compete for a $100,000 grand prize.
"We are committed to strategically advancing the next generation of AI-driven technologies through startups and scale-ups," says Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of DWTC. "With international participation rising by nearly 40 percent, Gitex Global 2024 reflects the ambitions of emerging digital nations forging their paths in the global AI economy."
Emmanuel Twesigye, co-founder of EverLend Agritech Ltd and a semifinalist, expressed optimism about winning the prize. "This competition provides a unique opportunity for us to showcase our innovative solutions."
Leo Chen, Corporate Senior Vice President at Huawei, emphasized the event's potential for meaningful industry dialogue. "Gitex Global allows us to explore the possibilities of digital and intelligent transformation."
The event has seen the largest government and European participation in its history, with leading technology enterprises such as Adobe, Alibaba Cloud, AWS, Dell, Google, Microsoft, and more participating alongside governments, investors, experts, academia, and researchers.
Key highlights of the event include the largest Data Centre Symposium in the region and the World Future Economy Digital Leaders Summit. GITEX Cyber Valley will also showcase the latest in cybersecurity, organized by the UAE Cyber Security Council.
As the world hurtles towards an AI-driven future, Gitex Global and Expand North Star are poised to make a significant impact on the industry, fostering vital discussions among leaders and emerging startups.
"Gitex Global provides a platform to engage with peers on trends in industrial intelligence," says Leo Chen.
The event's emphasis on global collaboration and innovation underscores its significance in shaping the future of technology and AI.
