GITEX Global 2024 and Expand North Star will be key to boosting the AI economy and showcasing technological innovations.

GITEX Global 2024 and Expand North Star are set to drive the growth of the global artificial intelligence (AI) economy, which is expected to reach a valuation of $621 billion in 2024 and rise to a record $2.7 trillion by the end of the decade, according to Fortune Business Insights.

The rapid adoption of AI and unprecedented growth in data storage demand position the 44th edition of GITEX Global as a crucial event for redefining the global digital economy and the AI ecosystem.

With over 6,500 exhibiting companies, 1,800 startups, and 1,200 investors from more than 180 countries, the event highlights the strategic focus of the United Arab Emirates on AI, providing a platform to showcase cutting-edge innovations and foster international collaboration.

The theme of GITEX Global 2024, Global Collaboration to Forge a Future AI Economy, will feature participation from major tech companies, governments, investors, experts, startups, and researchers. Notable participants include the Abu Dhabi Advanced Technology Research Council, G42 Group, Adobe, Alibaba Cloud, AWS, Dell, Google, Huawei, Microsoft, Nvidia, Oracle, and Salesforce.

International participation in GITEX Global 2024 has increased by 40%, highlighting the commitment of emerging digital nations that are paving their way towards the global AI economy.

GITEX Global 2024 will take place at the EMGP site (General Stores of Paris) and will be the ideal space to explore innovations in key areas such as lighting, audio, machinery, and immersive technologies.