GITEX Global 2026

GITEX Global is the largest technology and startup event in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, held every year in Dubai. The 2026 edition runs December 7-11 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre. GITEX gathers the full spectrum of the technology industry, spanning artificial intelligence, cloud and data infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecoms, mobility, and emerging fields such as robotics and quantum computing.

With on the order of 180,000 attendees and around 6,000 exhibiting companies, GITEX has grown into one of the most heavily attended tech exhibitions anywhere, combining a sprawling exhibition with high-profile conference stages and co-located events. Its startup arm, North Star, is among the world's largest startup gatherings, drawing founders, investors, and accelerators from across continents. Government technology and digital-transformation initiatives feature prominently, reflecting the region's investment in becoming a global tech hub.

For vendors, buyers, investors, and public-sector leaders, GITEX offers concentrated access to fast-growing markets across the Gulf, Africa, and Asia. Exhibitors use the show to launch products, sign regional partnerships, and reach government and enterprise buyers, while attendees come to benchmark technologies and identify partners across a uniquely international audience.