GITEX Global 2026 is the 46th edition of the world's largest technology, AI, and startup exhibition, scheduled from December 7 to 11, 2026, in Dubai. Organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), this event marks a significant evolution in its format and venue, transitioning to the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai. The event aims to blend high-impact business with Dubai's vibrant lifestyle, offering a unique 'TechCation' experience that combines innovation with cultural immersion.
The event will feature a comprehensive program, including the GITEX Summit on December 7, which brings together ministers, policymakers, tech leaders, investors, and founders for strategic dialogues on topics such as the Compute Economy, the New Map of Capital, and Future Frontiers. From December 8 to 11, the GITEX Global Expo will showcase frontier-pushing innovations across various sectors, including AI, quantum technologies, biosciences, and advanced manufacturing. Attendees can expect live demonstrations, industry-defining discoveries, and high-value business connections.
Practical details include the GITEX Summit on December 7 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, followed by the GITEX Global Expo from December 8 to 11 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. The event is expected to host over 80,000 visitors, 6,800+ exhibiting companies, 2,000+ startups, and 400+ government entities from more than 80 countries. Notable speakers from previous editions have included leaders from major tech companies and government entities, contributing to high-impact dialogues at the intersection of AI sovereignty and scalability.
GITEX Global 2026 is designed for tech executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers interested in exploring the latest technological advancements and fostering collaborations across critical sectors. The event offers a platform to challenge the status quo, inspire innovation, and accelerate the future of technology, making it a must-attend for those looking to shape the next era of global tech growth.
Speakers(72)
Alessio Bagnaresi
Head of AI/ML Business & GTM - Industries & Solutions EMEA at Google
Alessio Bagnaresi is the Head of AI/ML Business & GTM - Industries & Solutions EMEA at Google.
Alex Genov
Head of Marketing Insights and Customer Research at Zappos
Alex Genov is the Head of Marketing Insights and Customer Research at Zappos.
Aloysius Cheang
Chief Security Officer at Huawei Middle East & Central Asia
Aloysius Cheang is the Chief Security Officer at Huawei Middle East & Central Asia.
Amanda Drury
Anchor at CNBC
Amanda Drury is an Anchor at CNBC.
Anna Stewart
Reporter at CNN International
Anna Stewart is a Reporter at CNN International.
Aurelia Figueroa
Global Head of Sustainability at Breitling
Aurelia Figueroa is the Global Head of Sustainability at Breitling.
Awad Ahmed Ali EL Siddig
Head of AI & Analytics at Adnoc Distribution
Awad Ahmed Ali EL Siddig is the Head of AI & Analytics at Adnoc Distribution.
Benito Blanco
Partner, Architecture and Design at David Chipperfield Architects
Benito Blanco is a Partner in Architecture and Design at David Chipperfield Architects.
Brian Rose
Founder & Host at London Real
Brian Rose is the Founder & Host of London Real.
Christine GZ
Professional Off-Road and Rally Driver at Extreme E
Christine GZ is a Professional Off-Road and Rally Driver at Extreme E.
Daniel Hanna
Global Head of Sustainable Banking at Barclays
Daniel Hanna is the Global Head of Sustainable Banking at Barclays.
Dave Crane
CEO & Founder at The Game Changers
Dave Crane is the CEO & Founder of The Game Changers.
Davit Baghdasaryan
Co-Founder & CEO at Krisp.ai
Davit Baghdasaryan is the Co-Founder & CEO of Krisp.ai.
Dr. Carolina Pinart
AVP, Group Head R&D IT at Nestlé
Dr. Carolina Pinart is the AVP and Group Head of R&D IT at Nestlé.
Dr. Christian Weedbrook
CEO at Xanadu Ai
Dr. Christian Weedbrook is the CEO of Xanadu Ai.
Dr. Ebtesam Almazrouei
Acting Chief AI Researcher and Executive Director, Artificial Intelligence Cross-Center Unit at Technology Innovation Institute
Dr. Ebtesam Almazrouei is the Acting Chief AI Researcher and Executive Director of the Artificial Intelligence Cross-Center Unit at the Technology Innovation Institute.
Dr. Hong Jiang Zhang
Advisor at Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence (BAAI)
Dr. Hong Jiang Zhang is an Advisor at the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence (BAAI).
Dr. Leo Wang
Co-Founder & CFO at Pony.ai
Dr. Leo Wang is the Co-Founder & CFO of Pony.ai.
Dr. Luc Julia
Chief Scientific Officer at Renault Group
Dr. Luc Julia is the Chief Scientific Officer at Renault Group.
Dr. Markus Pflitsch
CEO at TERRA QUANTUM
Dr. Markus Pflitsch is the CEO of TERRA QUANTUM.
Dr. Richard Benjamins
Chief Responsible AI Officer at Telefonica
Dr. Richard Benjamins is the Chief Responsible AI Officer at Telefonica.
Dr. Tony Han
Founder & CEO at WERIDE
Dr. Tony Han is the Founder & CEO of WERIDE.
Dr. Yannis Ioannidis
President at Association of Computing Machinery
Dr. Yannis Ioannidis is the President of the Association of Computing Machinery.
Edgar Perez
Author of 'Knightmare on Wall Street' at null
Edgar Perez is the author of 'Knightmare on Wall Street'.
Elizabeth Theophille
Former CTO Novartis, Member of Board of Directors at 8x8
Elizabeth Theophille is the Former CTO of Novartis and a Member of the Board of Directors at 8x8.
Emeka Okoye
Senior Knowledge Engineer at CYMANTIKS Nigeria Limited
Emeka Okoye is a Senior Knowledge Engineer at CYMANTIKS Nigeria Limited.
Gracy Chen
Managing Director at Bitget
Gracy Chen is the Managing Director at Bitget.
H.E Dr. Ghita Mezzour
Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform at Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform
H.E Dr. Ghita Mezzour is the Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform.
H.E. Omar Sultan AlOlama
Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications at UAE Government
H.E. Omar Sultan AlOlama serves as the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications in the UAE Government.
H.E. Sahar Nasr
Economist and Former Minister of Investment and International Cooperation at Minister of Investment and International Cooperation
H.E. Sahar Nasr is an Economist and Former Minister of Investment and International Cooperation.
H.E. YB Fahmi Fadzil
Minister at Ministry of Communications and Digital
H.E. YB Fahmi Fadzil is the Minister of the Ministry of Communications and Digital.
Hassan Sawaf
Founder at aiXplain
Hassan Sawaf is the Founder of aiXplain.
Hatem Dowidar
Group CEO at e&
Hatem Dowidar is the Group CEO of e&.
Hon. Dr Peya Mushelenga
Minister at Ministry of Information and Communications Technology
Hon. Dr Peya Mushelenga is the Minister of the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology.
Ines Montani
Founder & CEO at Explosion AI
Ines Montani is the Founder & CEO of Explosion AI.
James Wang
General Manager of UAE & Turkey at Alibaba Cloud Intelligence
James Wang is the General Manager of UAE & Turkey at Alibaba Cloud Intelligence.
Jason Derulo
Award-Winning Singer & Songwriter at Investor
Jason Derulo is an award-winning singer and songwriter, also known for his investments.
Jepson Ben Taylor
Chief AI Strategist at Dataiku
Jepson Ben Taylor is the Chief AI Strategist at Dataiku.
John WR Paul
General Manager at Exalto Emirates
John WR Paul is the General Manager at Exalto Emirates.
Jovana Jovanovic
Founder & CEO at Omla
Jovana Jovanovic is the Founder & CEO of Omla.
Julia Palle
Sustainability Director at Formula E
Julia Palle is the Sustainability Director at Formula E.
Katja Busch
Chief Commercial Officer at DHL
Katja Busch is the Chief Commercial Officer at DHL.
Laura Buckwell
Event Host & MC at null
Laura Buckwell is an Event Host & MC.
Lord McNicol of West Kilbride
Deputy Speaker and Member of the House of Lords at UK Parliament
Lord McNicol of West Kilbride is the Deputy Speaker and Member of the House of Lords.
Mike Butcher
Editor-at-Large at TechCrunch
Mike Butcher is the Editor-at-Large at TechCrunch.
Minoru Yanai
Founder at Japan Blockchain Week
Minoru Yanai is the Founder of Japan Blockchain Week.
Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti
Head of Cybersecurity at UAE Government
Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti is the Head of Cybersecurity at the UAE Government.
NGO NOGOL Lydie
CISO at PwC, Sub Saharan Francophone Africa
NGO NOGOL Lydie is the CISO at PwC, Sub Saharan Francophone Africa.
Nathan Swain
CISO Europe, Asia & MENA region at Binance
Nathan Swain is the CISO for Europe, Asia & MENA region at Binance.
Nicholas Tollervey
Principal Engineer at PyScript at Anaconda, Inc.
Nicholas Tollervey is a Principal Engineer at PyScript at Anaconda, Inc.
Nova Lorraine
Founder at House of Nova
Nova Lorraine is the Founder of House of Nova.
Patrick Woodhead
Founder at White Desert Antarctica
Patrick Woodhead is the Founder of White Desert Antarctica.
Paul Murphy
CEO at Credmark
Paul Murphy is the CEO of Credmark.
Petr Hlavacek
Deputy Mayor at City of Prague
Petr Hlavacek is the Deputy Mayor of the City of Prague.
Priscilla Chomba Kinywa
Chief Technology Officer at Greenpeace
Priscilla Chomba Kinywa serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Greenpeace.
Ralf E. Maier-Reinhardt
Global Head of Digital Diagnostics Applications at Roche
Ralf E. Maier-Reinhardt is the Global Head of Digital Diagnostics Applications at Roche.
Rashmi Sharma
Global Talent & Development Director at The Coca Cola Company
Rashmi Sharma is the Global Talent & Development Director at The Coca Cola Company.
Rika Nakazawa
Group Vice President, Connected Industry and Sustainability at NTT
Rika Nakazawa is the Group Vice President of Connected Industry and Sustainability at NTT.
Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC
Secretary-General at Commonwealth Secretariat
Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC is the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Secretariat.
Sara Chemmaa
Founder & CEO at Citron
Sara Chemmaa is the Founder & CEO of Citron.
Saskia Steinacker
Senior Vice President Global Head Strategy and Digital Transformation (IT) at Bayer
Saskia Steinacker is the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Strategy and Digital Transformation (IT) at Bayer.
Sean O'Sullivan
Co-Founder & Managing General Partner at SOSV
Sean O'Sullivan is the Co-Founder & Managing General Partner at SOSV.
Sebastian Borget
Co-Founder & COO at The Sandbox
Sebastian Borget is the Co-Founder & COO of The Sandbox.
Sebastian Ramirez Montano
Creator at FastAPI
Sebastian Ramirez Montano is the Creator of FastAPI.
Shivam Kishore
Senior Advisor, Digital Transformation Programme at United Nations Environment Programme
Shivam Kishore is a Senior Advisor for the Digital Transformation Programme at the United Nations Environment Programme.
Simon See
Global Head – AI Technology Centre at Shanghai Jiaotong University
Simon See is the Global Head of AI Technology Centre at Shanghai Jiaotong University.
Steve Holden
Technical Architect at UK Dept of International Trade
Steve Holden is a Technical Architect at the UK Department of International Trade.
Steve Nouri
Chief Data Scientist at In2iTy Lab
Steve Nouri is the Chief Data Scientist at In2iTy Lab.
Tan Boon Khai
Chief Executive Officer at JTC Corporation
Tan Boon Khai is the Chief Executive Officer of JTC Corporation.
Tan Hoe Soon
Assistant Chief Executive, Strategy at Maritime and Port Authority
Tan Hoe Soon is the Assistant Chief Executive of Strategy at the Maritime and Port Authority.
Thomas Debass
Managing Director, Office of Partnerships at US Department of State
Thomas Debass is the Managing Director of the Office of Partnerships at the US Department of State.
Todd C. Conklin
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection at U.S. Department of the Treasury
Todd C. Conklin is the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Event Details
- Date
- December 7-11, 2026
- 5 days
- Location
- 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Tech executives, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers
- Attendees
- 80,000+
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