Overview

• Gitex Global 2025 is confirmed for October 13–17 across Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Harbour with more than 6,500 exhibitors, 1,800 startups, and 1,200 investors from over 180 countries.
• Sheikh Hamdan announced that Gitex and Expand North Star will relocate to Expo City Dubai for December 7–11, 2026, introducing a citywide TechCation experience.
• Organisers say the timing and venue shift supports the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 goal of strengthening the emirate’s standing among the world’s top urban economies.
• The 2025 program features 16 conference tracks, 10 stages, and over 500 speakers focused on artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, sustainable tech, green data centres, and mobility.
• Expand North Star continues as the startup–investor hub connecting founders and funds from more than 100 countries, with organisers highlighting significant potential deal flow.