With only two months remaining until GITEX Global 2024, organisers have revealed a host of new industry programmes, cybersecurity experts, as well keynote speakers from world-leading brands confirmed for this year’s edition, running from 14-18 October at Dubai World Trade Centre.

Here’s the lowdown on what’s new so far in 2024:

GITEX Editions 2024

Aligned with Dubai’s ambition to be the home of 30 start-up unicorns by 2030, GITEX Global 2024 is launching GITEX Editions created to accelerate scale and global governance for high-growth companies. The early confirmed speaker line-up includes 8 fast-growing start-ups from 8 countries, 3 backed by the European Innovation Council (EIC).

AI: Fabrizio del Maffeo, Co-Founder, CEO & Board Member, Axelera AI (Netherlands)

An expert in developing Gen AI infrastructure and edge computing. Growing with a purpose of becoming the ‘European NVIDIA’, Axelera AI are backed by Samsung and the EIC. Valued at $500M, GITEX Global will mark its first ever Middle East presence.

Synthetic Biotech: Dr. Alexander Zhavoronkov, Founder and CEO, InSilico Medicine (Hong Kong)

Leading the biotech company with the world’s fastest-ever IPO and currently valued at $1.5B, he will discuss groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven drug discovery, synthetic biology, and ageing.

Sustainability Biotech: Dr. Mazen Rizk, Founder and CEO, Infinite Roots (Germany)

EU’s largest mycelium-biotech investment, building next-generation sustainable alternative proteins. A Series B funded company backed by the EIC.

Quantum Deeptech: Dr. Joseph Fitzsimons, Founder and CEO, Horizon Quantum Computing (Singapore)

Singapore’s biggest Quantum startup, backed by SG Innovate, Sequoia and Tencent.

Semiconductor Deeptech: Dr. Sunghyun Park, Founder and CEO, Rebellions (South Korea)

Set to become Korea’s first AI Semiconductor Chip Unicorn with a $1.5B value, acquired Sapeon AI.

Auto tech: Svilen Rangelov, Co-Founder and CEO, Dronamics (UK)

World’s first cargo drone airline on a mission to change e-commerce worldwide, part of the EIC scaling club.

Emilio Scervo, Chief Technology Officer and Board Member, Buggati – Rimac (Croatia)

World’s fastest hypercars. Valued at $5 billion, they are the first and fastest-growing Croatian Unicorn.

Semiconductor Supercomputing: Philippe Notton, Founder and CEO, SiPearl (France)

High performance semiconductor manufacturer for AI interfaces and supercomputing aiming for the technological sovereignty of Europe.

Cybersecurity Conference Programme

GITEX Global 2024 will see Cybersecurity taking centre stage with true stories from the trenches, AI-driven live hacks and fierce CISO debates. Making their debut at the world’s largest tech event is Chenxi Wang, Managing General Partner of Fortune 500 fund RainCapital (US), and Ekaterina Serban, Vice President of Privacy and Information Security at Bosch (Germany), the world’s largest automotive and services supplier.

Named as a top international cyber investor in the world by Fortune magazine, Wang will join global VCs and investment partners on stage to address the driving forces behind the rising global interest of businesses to increasingly invest in advanced security solutions and the surge in M&A activity within the cybersecurity sector. On another must-see panel discussion, Serban will take part on the conversation with CISOs and CIOs around corporate board engagement strategies for cybersecurity adoption.

New Industry Experts on Stage in 2024

For the very first time, Michael Spranger, the president of Sony AI Inc. will be addressing delegates from 180 countries at GITEX Global 2024, revealing the latest projects underway at Sony’s strategic research and development organisation.

Also debuting will be Chris Duffey, Futurist & Head of GenStudio, Adobe, USA who co-authored the world’s first book on AI, with AI. Adobe has been highly instrumental in driving Gen AI to help creators.

Isabell Gradert, VP Central Research & Technology for Airbus in Germany, will also be making her first regional appearance at the world’s largest tech and start-up event.

Sponsor Announced: Tech Destination Pakistan

Following its presence in the Pakistan Pavilion in previous GITEX Global editions, Tech Destination Pakistan, represented by Pakistan Software Export Board, has this year been declared the 2024 event’s ‘Tech Destination of the Year’. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Minister of State for IT & Telecommunication, said of the announcement:

“This partnership highlights our commitment to innovation, technology and global collaboration. We look forward to showcasing Pakistan’s brilliant tech talent and tremendous potential in this prestigious platform.”

The anticipation surrounding this year’s GITEX Global 2023 is now over as the event has finally begun, with groundbreaking innovations set to steal the spotlight. At the heart of the action, DVCOM Technology, the visionary Middle East value-added distributor, is participating as a key player at GITEX, exemplifying its commitment to accelerating business transformation. Offering cutting-edge solutions, from Cloud-Centric Unified Communication and Collaboration to Interactive Touchscreen and Physical Security, DVCOM is well-prepared to lead the way in shaping the intelligent enterprise of the future.

Seamless Collaboration with Yealink

Collaboration is reigning supreme at GITEX Global 2023, where technology giant Yealink has joined forces with Microsoft to unveil game-changing innovations tailored for modern workplaces. Attendees are in for a treat as they are getting the opportunity to immerse themselves in the cutting-edge world of seamless collaboration through Yealink’s latest innovations and products designed for higher levels of calling, video conferencing, and collaboration. The workplace of the future is now a reality, and Yealink is here to demonstrate it.

Yealink MeetingBoard, the all-in-one collaboration display, is being be showcased at our booth – H21 – D05 Combined with a full device ecosystem, the fit-to-all room solution is well designed to create real collaboration and smart co-creating experience. Experience it on-site to learn how collaboration is made this fantastic with one whiteboard.

AI technology has opened a new era of video conferencing. Yealink is also demonstrating a new generation MVC series, including the MVC S60 and MVC S90 to showcase that fantastic power in the meeting rooms. SmartVision 60, the 360° all-in-one camera, lets everyone be included in medium-sized rooms with Multi-Stream People Feed and Voice and Face Recognition.

Equipped with an intelligent multi-camera system, MVC S90 performs perfectly in Pro-AV and extra-large rooms with the AI function of Multi-Camera Intelliframe and Presenter Tracking. You can learn all about how intelligent solutions empower your meeting rooms with a higher level of equity and flexibility when you visit our space at the ongoing event.

Apart from meeting room solutions, personal solutions that empower productivity and efficiency become the main concern for every business in a hybrid working environment. At Gitex 2023, you can experience the full range of personal workplace solutions including headsets, desk phones, and DECT phones. The new T3 Series Phones, T31W and T34W for wireless calling experience will also make their debut at the show.

Renjan George, the Managing Director at DVCOM Technology, remarked, “Our mission is clear – we aim to introduce the most innovative technology to modern workplaces. GITEX 2023 serves as the ideal platform for us to showcase the transformative solutions we have in store.”

Wherever you work, Yealink aims to offer high-quality and effective solutions for your needs. Take a booth tour and have a conversation with experts from Yealink and DVCOM at the show to discover how Yealink solutions take both personal and team collaboration to the next level, no matter in the office, at home, or on the go.

Ingram Micro, today announced a distribution agreement with Supermicro, a total IT solution provider for cloud, artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML), storage, and 5G/edge.

This collaboration authorizes Ingram Micro to distribute Supermicro’s selection of high-quality hardware for fully application-optimized server, storage, embedded/IoT, and workstation solutions across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Bahrain, Pakistan, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Senegal, and Nigeria.

Dr. Ali Baghdadi, SVP & Chief Country Executive – MEA, Ingram Micro, commented, “We are thrilled to announce our new alliance with Supermicro. This collaboration emphasizes our unwavering dedication to delivering outstanding solutions to clients. Supermicro’s infrastructure products can help improve performance and utilization while reducing costs and expediting digital transformation for enterprises.”

“Supermicro is excited to collaborate with Ingram Micro to develop and deliver application-optimized server and storage systems in the Middle East and Africa,” said Don Clegg, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Supermicro. “With Ingram Micro’s strong regional presence, coupled with Supermicro’s time-to-market advantage, customers can expect to achieve higher system performance and lower TCO.”

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore Supermicro’s product portfolio at Ingram Micro Stand A1, Hall 2, at the GITEX EXPO this month. For more information, please get in touch with Razan Alsharane at Razan.Alsharane@ingrammicro.com.