GITEX GLOBAL 2022 takes over Dubai

with a special focus on African tech ecosystem

42nd edition now the world’s largest tech and start-up show, hosting unrivalled growth in 26 halls, selling out three new halls across multi sector tech wonders

The global digital economy is in full velocity mode, embracing the return of the world’s largest, most inclusive tech and start-up event, which opens next week in Dubai with unrivalled record capacity, its continued expansion fuelling the installation of three additional sold-out halls at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

GITEX GLOBAL 2022 will take place from 10-14 October, outperforming its previous edition as it prepares to host more than 5,000 companies and over 100,000 attendees from 170 countries, spanning 26 halls and two million sq. ft, matching the scale of 33 football fields.

The remarkable growth of the annual five-day event is marked by the presence of African key influencers amongst which the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy of Nigeria, the State Minister of Innovation and Research Sector of Ethiopia, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, and start-ups at the event among the global top of companies and start-ups showcasing ground-breaking applications in the metaverse, AI, Web 3.0, blockchain, 6G, cloud computing, fintech, and big data. 

The African continent, considered by many techs thought leaders to be a promising market for innovation and creativity, is attracting investors from around the world. In 2021, the African tech ecosystem raised $5.2 billion (its best year ever), and some reports and tracking platforms predict that the continent is on track to raise $7 billion by 2022 . 

With the participation of over 100 African start-ups from every corner of the continent invited as exhibitors, GITEX GLOBAL 2022 is set to be one of the leading African tech gateways. Amongst 2022 African exhibitors: Flutterwave, Deel, Volition Capital, Kitopi, GOODsoil VC, Patron, Avetol, Parcsmart, Terragon, Jabu Logistics, Q-Hop, Paddycover, Green Agro Solution, Melanin Kapital Limited, Zmall, Technology Solutions, OBM Education, etc.

The GITEX GLOBAL 2022 is also a gathering of more than 250 government entities leading strategic digital projects and public-private partnerships, and 1,000-plus start-ups seeking their next big break in North Star Dubai. The GITEX 3.0 edition will unite the world’s most influential ecosystems advancing business, economy, society, and culture.

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