#Gitex Future Stars
The new fund will focus on enhancing advanced technology-based innovation in the region, identifying and nurturing B2B tech startups
Artificial Intelligence, big data, augmented and mixed reality, and blockchain are disrupting how creative industries produce, distribute, and consume content
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments have set lofty ambitions for themselves to be at the forefront of the digital revolution
Coding and programming help young students develop problem-solving abilities, such as solving an issue rationally and creatively
The startups set to present at GITEX Future Stars aim to bring together the most innovative ideas to inspire positive change in business and society
Women to take centre stage at GITEX Global’s TiE Women pitch competition, where women-led startups from over 40 cities pitch on stage for equity-free cash prizes, mentorship, investor networking and exposure
Over 700 companies from more than 60 countries exhibiting at GITEX Future Stars will be able to access to the region’s tech investments
Gartner predicts that the IT spending in the MENA region is set to grow 4.5 per cent annually and reach $171.3bn this year as businesses increasingly digitise amid pandemic
The region’s largest IT exhibition has been defining the newest trends, and displaying product developments from across the world for over 40 years
With the return of in-person events like Gitex Global and the Dubai Expo 2020, the startup ecosystem’s development and investment future looks quite promising
While AR and virtual reality continue to see strides and innovations in the gaming and entertainment industries, the technology is also rapidly expanding to automotive, healthcare, retail and more
Gitex Future Stars will host over 700 startups from more than 60 countries along with a network of 400+ international investors
Though blockchain is still nascent in the Middle East region, public and private sectors are beginning to use it to strengthen financial services, and optimise commercial operations
The only major global tech event set to be held live next month at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Gitex will see technology and business leaders from across the world gather to set growth strategies for the future
Gitex was originally slated for between September 27 to October 1 this year