GITEX GLOBAL 2025, the world’s largest tech and AI event, returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 13–17 October, showcasing cutting-edge innovation from 6,800 tech companies and 2,000 startups representing 180 countries.
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the world, its ability to solve once impossible challenges—from curing genetic disorders to building climate-efficient data centres—is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. With the global AI market projected to reach $4.8 trillion by 2033 (UNCTAD), the race to harness AI’s potential across critical sectors is intensifying.
A global stage for transformative technology
This year’s edition of GITEX will spotlight advancements in biotech, physical AI, semiconductors, quantum computing, and next-generation data centres. Tech giants, including Google, Microsoft, AWS, Huawei, IBM, Oracle, Dell, e&, G42, and Salesforce, will headline the exhibition, alongside emerging disruptors such as Cerebras, Datadog, Tenstorrent, and Qualcomm.
Trixie LohMirmand, EVP of DWTC and organiser of GITEX GLOBAL, said:
“Future-critical industries—from biotech to robotics—are where AI ingenuity is meeting humanity’s most pressing challenges. GITEX GLOBAL 2025 propels these innovations forward, acting as a catalyst for cross-border collaboration and industrial transformation.”
Expand North Star: the startup powerhouse
Running in parallel at Dubai Harbour from 12–15 October, Expand North Star marks its 10th edition as the world’s largest startup showcase, hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy. The event will connect 2,000 of the world’s fastest-growing startups with 1,200 investors overseeing US$1.1 trillion in assets.
Record participation from fast-emerging tech economies
This year features record international participation, with Brazil joining as Country Partner alongside major delegations from Serbia, Chile, Canada, Spain, Türkiye, and Ecuador.
Tatiana Riera, COO of ApexBrasil, said:
“We’re proud to showcase Brazil’s thriving tech ecosystem at GITEX GLOBAL. Our startups are building real-world solutions to global challenges.”
AI frontiers: from gene editing to quantum computing
GITEX 2025 will unveil breakthroughs in biotech and physical AI, including Tensor’s personal robocar, K2’s humanoid robotics, and Mammoth Biosciences’ CRISPR-based genetic therapy. In quantum computing, IBM’s Quantum System Two and PsiQuantum’s roadmap to quantum sovereignty will take centre stage.
As AI, biotech, and quantum technology converge, GITEX GLOBAL 2025 reinforces Dubai’s status as a global hub for innovation, collaboration, and AI-driven progress.
