GITEX GLOBAL 2024 concluded on Friday, underscoring AI’s pivotal role as a transformative tool that will continue to reshape industries and drive business and economic growth globally.
During the week 6,500 exhibitors, 1,800 start-ups and 1,200 investors, alongside governments from more than 180 countries – marking the highest-ever international participation – gathered in Dubai, along with 200,000 visitors, solidifying the city’s reputation as a premier global hub.
The unparalleled event brought together the most influential names in technology from every corner of the globe, further cementing its position as the world’s largest and most impactful tech gathering.
This 44th edition of GITEX GLOBAL, held under the theme of ‘Global Collaboration to Forge a Future AI Economy’, not only set new benchmarks for innovation and business opportunities but also reinforced the event’s critical role in shaping a technology landscape increasingly defined by AI adoption.
Over the five days, numerous Memorandum of Understanding agreements were announced, with these strategic deals set to accelerate the growth of the global AI market, projected to reach US$1,339.1 billion by 2030, according to Markets and Markets.
With the inclusion of over 40% new nations – including South Africa, Puerto Rico, Vietnam, alongside Europe’s largest-ever presence – GITEX GLOBAL has paved the way to forge new cross-regional partnerships between leading and emerging tech nations that will accelerate the growth of the AI ecosystem even further.
Lynchpin Media had a stand at the event and carried out interviews throughout the week, held two roundtables and a successful awards evening.