Dubai, UAE – 17 October 2025: GITEX GLOBAL 2025 concluded after five days of ground-breaking innovation, uniting 6,800+ exhibitors, 2,000 start-ups, and 1,200 investors from 180 countries. The event solidified Dubai’s role as a global AI hub, featuring landmark discussions such as Sam Altman (OpenAI) and Peng Xiao (G42) on building AI-native societies.
Key sectors like biotech, quantum, and digital health took centre stage, with next-gen innovations from global giants including Microsoft, Oracle, AMD, Huawei, and Snowflake. A record number of public-private partnerships were signed, driving smart city, mobility, and AI workforce initiatives across the UAE.
At Expand North Star in Dubai Harbour, start-ups from 100+ nations connected with investors managing US$1.1 trillion, while Korea’s AIM Intelligence won the US$300,000 Supernova Challenge.
Looking ahead, GITEX 5.0 (TechCation) will debut from 7–11 December 2026 at Expo City Dubai, merging technology, innovation, and Dubai’s vibrant lifestyle into the world’s first immersive “TechCation” experience.
