Tech behemoths, startups, governments, investors, developers, coders, academics, and young people come together every year from all around the world for GITEX Global. This mega event held in UAE every year highlights developments in blockchain, cybersecurity, cloud computing, AI, fintech, and smart cities. Platforms like AI Everything, GITEX Future Stars, Fintech Surge, the Future Blockchain Summit, and Marketing Mania are all integrated by GITEX.

Therefore, today we’ve brought statistics about the impact of GITEX Dubai on technological innovation and UAE’s economy.

Event Overview Statistics

  1. The overall economic output of GITEX GLOBAL 2022 was AED 2.6 billion (USD 698 million), of which 57% (AED 1.4 billion, USD 394 million) remained in Dubai. Gitex
  2. From January to September 2022, Dubai saw 10.1 million tourists, up 163% from the same period the year before and getting close to the 12 million visitors noted during the same pre-COVID period. Gitex
  3. In 2023, Microsoft committed $10 billion to OpenAI as part of its efforts to democratize AI. This investment will be on display at GITEX, signaling a major turning point in the VC startup investment revival. ZehnTech
  4. Up to 6,000 businesses from more than 170 nations attended the 2023 fair, which will also feature more than 40 workshops, along with 1,400 speakers. AA Economy
  5. More than 1000 AI-enabled businesses will be present, along with tech behemoths like Huawei, Microsoft, and Salesforce, showcasing developments in economies and societal transformation at Gitex. Microsoft's $10 billion commitment to democratizing AI and empowering people worldwide is demonstrated by its investment in OpenAI.  Gitex
  6. After a record-breaking event in 2023, GITEX Global—the largest and most comprehensive technology event in the world—is scheduled to return to Dubai for its 44th edition on October 14–18, 2024.  dixifuar
  7. Future-shaping technologies are showcased by unicorns from over 50 countries, and the UAE hopes to assist them in becoming decacorns worth at least $10 billion. Khaleej Times

Attendance Statistics

  1. Of the more than 170,000 attendees, 68,000 came from outside the country in 2023. Gitex
  2. International attendance topped 40% for the 42nd edition of 2022. With a companion, half of these foreign visitors spent an average of 6.4 days in Dubai. Gitex
  3. Attendees from 176 countries confirmed Dubai's standing as a major international center for business and tourism. Gitex
  4. More than 100,000 people from more than 140 countries attended the exhibition in 2021.  dixifuar
  5. Despite reaching capacity, the event welcomed over 6,000 companies and over 180,000 attendees from over 80 countries, with 60 to 70% of them being new businesses in 2023. Khaleej Times

Exhibitor Statistics

  1. More than 5,000 exhibitors from 90 countries participated in the event in 2022, occupying two million square feet of exhibition space—a 25% increase from the previous year and the size of 33 football fields. Gitex
  2. With over 2,000 exhibitors, GITEX GLOBAL 2022 had the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) of any major show in the previous ten years. Gitex
  3. 6,000 exhibitors participated in the 43rd edition of GITEX GLOBAL, which took place at DWTC from October 16–20, 2023. ZehnTech
  4. The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy organized the Expand North Star, at the new Dubai Harbour location during October 15–18, 2023. The event, which was aimed at exploring opportunities in the UAE's dynamic digital economy, attracted almost about over 1,800 startups. Gitex
  5. Over 1,200 exhibitors presented their most recent goods and services in 2021exhibition.  dixifuar
  6. The Dubai World Trade Center's executive vice-president, Trixie LohMirmand, said that more tents at DWTC and Dubai Harbour were the reason GITEX Global has expanded by 40% in terms of space in 2023. Khaleej Times
  7. The number of participants in 2023 was more than 250 regional governments, with a particular emphasis on digital cities, cybersecurity, AI, and Web 3.0 gaming. Khaleej Times

Technological Innovations Statistics

  1. 180,000 tech executives from 180 countries attended GITEX 2023. ZehnTech
  2. 1,000 investors from 70 countries—representing $1 trillion in assets—will participate in Expand North Star. ZehnTech
  3. More than 500 speakers presented 200 conference sessions at the event in 2021, covering a broad range of business and technology-related subjects. dixifuar

Session Statistics and Key Players

  1. The historic announcement of GITEX EUROPE 2025, which increased its global influence, took place during the packed DWTC event. ZehnTech
  2. GITEX GLOBAL: The primary event showcasing the most recent advancements in technology and innovation in a range of industries, with over 6,000 exhibitors, 30 halls, and 1,400+ speakers from 180+ countries. Gitex
  3. AI EVERYTHING: 600,000 square feet of space, ten halls, and more than 110 speakers dedicated to artificial intelligence, featuring leaders in generative AI and beyond. Gitex
  4. GLOBAL DEVSLAM: An innovative hackathon and the local debut of Pycon MEA data science that brings together more than 15,000 coders for coding challenges and collaboration. Gitex
  5. GITEX IMPACT is the biggest sustainability tech innovation event in the region, showcasing over 150 climate tech startups, 50+ ministry delegations, and 100+ top sustainable tech speakers. Gitex
  6. FUTURE URBANISM: An event for prominent urbanists that features over 200 property developers, over 20 megacity projects, and over 50 ministry delegations all devoted to influencing the direction of cities in the future. Gitex
  7. Expand North Star is a significant startup and investor event that brings together more than 2,000 of the top tech startups and offers chances for growth, investment, and networking. Gitex
  8. FINTECH SURGE is a central location for innovators, investors, regulators, and institutions working in the fintech space, encompassing domains like RegTech, PayTech, WealthTech, and InsureTech. Gitex
  9. FUTURE BLOCKCHAIN SUMMIT: The largest blockchain conference and exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa, featuring more than 200 blockchain experts and over 1,000 investors debating the most recent advancements and trends. Gitex
  10. MARKETING MANIA: An area with a focus on AdTech, MarTech, and AI innovations, where award-winning CMOs share their insights on enhancing marketing's creativity, innovation, and brand identity. Gitex
  11. At GITEX GLOBAL 2023, more than 250 government agencies will showcase their visions for the future of digital cities and strategic partnerships for digital excellence. The event will also feature a large number of public-private partnerships. Gitex
  12. 1,500 speakers from more than 100 countries have contributed their 900 hours of content during the entire event of 2023. Gitex

Economic Impact Statistics

  1. The 42nd edition of GITEX GLOBAL, which took place at DWTC from October 10–14, 2022, created AED 463 million (USD 126 million) in disposable household income, a 55% increase from 2019. It also supported an estimated 9,600 jobs. Gitex
  2. The average amount spent by foreign attendees on goods and services, such as hotels, flights, entertainment, and retail, was AED 13,000, which is five times more than what attendees from the UAE spent. Gitex
  3. With a focus on creating 11 million new tech jobs by 2030 to support a $3 trillion European tech sector, GITEX 2023 will host GITEX EUROPE 2025. ZehnTech
  4. With 514 unicorns, Europe will demonstrate its leadership in the tech sector and draw 20% of global venture capital funding, up from 5% two decades ago. ZehnTech
  5. The majority of the $4 billion in MENA startup funding in 2022 went to UAE companies; $1.85 billion was raised across 250 deals, a 5% increase over the previous year. ZehnTech
  6. GITEX Global and Expand North Star, which is organized by DWTC, collectively occupy 2.7 million square feet of exhibition space, a 40% increase over the previous year. Emerging tech paradigms like Web 3.0, AI, cloud computing, and sustainable digital economies are the main topics of discussion. Gitex
  7. Expand North Star will help spark a global VC startup investment revival by drawing in 1,000 investors from 70 countries who will manage $1 trillion in assets. MENA-wide, UAE companies led the way in 2022 in obtaining startup funding, with $1.85 billion invested in 250 deals—a 5% increase from the year before. Gitex

Extreme Network Statistics in Gitex Dubai 2023

  1. Extreme Network experienced a 74% increase in 5-minute+ footfall and impressions compared to 2022. Extreme Network
  2. At their stand, there were 55,731 impressions of unique devices over the week. Extreme Network
  3. Quality foot traffic and impressions (5–20 minutes) increased by 147% as compared to 2022. Extreme Network
  4. An estimated 83,075 people visited the Extreme Network booth. Extreme Network
  5. 15,493 of these visitors interacted for five to twenty minutes, indicating a noteworthy rise in interest. Extreme Network
  6. Over the five days, there were 55,731 unique device impressions. Extreme Network
  7. Although the number of visits in 2023 exceeded that of 2022, the decline in first-time visits was more severe than that in repeat visits. Extreme Network
  8. On Monday, there were 3,121 quality impressions, and on Tuesday, 4,402 impressions. Extreme Network
  9. The Extreme Network stand saw its highest traffic between 2 and 4 PM every day, during which time most guests stayed for 5 to 20 minutes. Extreme Network
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