GITEX Global, which returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from October 10-14 is gearing up for its largest edition ever.
It will feature over 5,000 companies spanning 26 halls and 2 million sq.ft. of exhibition space, transforming Dubai into the ultimate digital epicentre of the world.
The event will host the most advanced companies and best minds to deep dive into the making of the Web 3.0 economy.
The remarkable growth of the annual five-day event is spurred by market demand across all industry sectors, with no less than 1,400 new exhibitors among the global line-up of firms and start-ups showcasing ground-breaking applications in the metaverse, AI, Web 3.0, blockchain, 6G, cloud computing, fintech, and big data.
GITEX Global will welcome an unprecedented 52 per cent new exhibitors this year choosing the show and the UAE as the first-choice partner in their market access strategies.
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