Gitex Global x Ai Everything, the world’s most influential technology sourcing and networking event of 2021, is returning for its 41st edition at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 17th-21st October as the United Arab Emirates prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

The event will cover key themes such as artificial intelligence, 5G, cloud, big data, cybersecurity, Blockchain, quantum computing, Fintech and immersive marketing and will also give women in tech and budding entrepreneurs and developers a chance to bid the support of established innovators from across the world. 

Gitex Future Stars gives unique opportunity to tomorrow’s leaders 
The GITEX Future Stars is set to host over 700 tech startups from over 60 countries. This co-located event will also present the chance to network with more than 400 international investors and VCs and will further highlight the potential of Fintech and Blockchain. 

A platform for tomorrow’s innovators 
Following the announcement of the UAE’s Projects of the 50, this year will also see the first ever Gitex YouthX youth engagement programme that will contribute to the cultivation of young tech talent and will include a creative programme aimed at bringing them closer to the practitioner ecosystem and will provide 100 university students the chance to win internships with innovative companies including Majid Al Futtaim, GM and Avaya. 

Supporting the need for increasing opportunities for female tech leaders, Gitex Global x Ai Everything will also host the global finals of the TiE Women pitch competition, where female-led startups from more than 40 cities will pitch on stage for cash prizes, mentorship and investor networking opportunities.