Global startups, tech firms connect $1.2trn worth investors at Dubai World Trade Centre

Oct. 13, 2024 - Businessday

Investors, world’s largest technology enterprises alongside governments, experts, startups, academia, and researchers are currently at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for the 44th edition of the world’s largest tech and startup event, GITEX GLOBAL. This year’s edition is expected to redefine the world’s digital economy and AI ecosystem as global startups, tech firms connect with investors and venture capitalists with over $1.

2 trillion in Assets Under Management (AUM). This year’s event comes on the heels of global AI market projected to reach $621 billion in 2024 and soar to $2.

7 trillion by 2032. Alongside GITEX GLOBAL regulars, the new nations debuting this year will showcase their latest groundbreaking tech innovations.

Joining long-time GITEX GLOBAL participants such as China, Japan, South Korea, and India are several debutants – Singapore, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan amongst them...