GITEX GLOBAL 2025 demonstrated once again that Dubai is the global capital of innovation. Thousands of tech businesses, start-ups, and international thought leaders gathered to learn more about how AI, biotech, and next-generation computing are driving the new generation.
During a series of thrilling days, visitors beheld wonderful advancements in nation-scale AI, quantum computers, life-altering biotech, and digital health breakthroughs.
Meanwhile, Expand North Star 2025 brought together startups and investors worldwide, while GITEX highlighted new events in Turkiye, India, and Serbia, indicating its international coverage. In 2026, the switch to Expo City Dubai was also a major news story of the year, marking a new generation of innovation.
Not only an exhibition, GITEX 2025 became a manifestation of how science, data, and innovativeness can collaborate to create a smarter and more connected world.
Day 2 Highlights – Building AI Nations and Quantum Futures
Day 2 of GITEX GLOBAL 2025 was dedicated to the transformation of countries, business, and daily life of the world by artificial intelligence (AI).
Sam Altman of OpenAI and Peng Xiao of G42 began by discussing how AI influenced education, work, and society. Jim Keller of Tenstorrent discussed why nations should develop their AI components using open-source software, as it would give them full control over their technology.
Ana Paula Assis of IBM demonstrated how AI and quantum computing could solve challenging issues quickly, while Paul Palandjian of O’Leary Ventures stated that the AI boom is still in its early stages and will continue to transform the global economy.
Elias Seton of SoundCloud discussed the responsible use of AI in music and art to safeguard human creativity.
Throughout the exhibition rooms, firms were showcasing thrilling new technology: Google Cloud with smart AI data systems, HPE with advanced hybrid cloud solutions, and JetBrains with AI-powered coders. Mangobot and Micropolis, robotics companies, attracted attention with their humanoid and security robots.
The day concluded with significant partnerships, including Microsoft and Dubai Municipality, Deloitte and IBM, and First Abu Dhabi Bank and the UAE Media Council, preparing to increase AI and digital development.
Altogether, Day 2 showed that AI, quantum technology, and industry cooperation will be the next incredibly big wave of global progress.
Day 3 Highlights – Biotech, Digital Health, and AI-Powered Science
Day 3 of the GITEX GLOBAL 2025 focused on the transformation of the healthcare sector by technology and science. Researchers demonstrated how AI, genetics, and quantum computing are assisting physicians in quickly achieving cures and enhancing therapies.
Trevor Martin from Mammoth Biosciences elaborated on the use of AI and CRISPR to treat rare diseases by editing genes. Matt Angle of Paradromics has explained how brain implants are helping speechless people communicate once more.
Ashley Zehnder of Fauna Bio described how to use it to study animals naturally healing themselves to find new medicines, and how quantum computing can accelerate drug research and make it more cost-effective, presented by Jack Hidary of SandboxAQ.
M42 and Cleveland Clinic leaders discussed taking healthcare beyond illness and preventative disease with improved data and health knowledge.
Throughout the exhibition, companies like Siemens, Snowflake, and XPANCEO showcased impressive solutions, including AI-driven systems, data solutions, and smart contact lenses. Other innovative applications of sound and AI in health and wellness were shown in Arlan Biotech and Sonic Group startups.
Day 3 has taught us one thing: AI is not about machines; it is about changing lives and creating a healthier future that everybody can enjoy. Learn more about the breakthroughs in health and AI in our full story on Day 3 AI, Biotech & Digital Health at GITEX 2025.
Expand North Star 2025 – The Startup Engine of Innovation
In addition to GITEX, Expand North Star 2025 attracted thousands of businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs to Dubai Harbour. It hosted more than 2000 startups and 1200 investors, making it the largest platform of new ideas and partnerships in the world.
It was an event dedicated to social impact, sustainability, and responsible AI. The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an awarded Nesma Amin and Ameen Abo Diak for developing innovative solutions for the community.
Skeleton Technologies presented a range of graphene solutions to save energy in AI data centers, and discussed the Large Quantitative Model (LQM) as the future of AI research, alongside Jack Hidary of SandboxAQ. Amandeep Singh Gill, working at the UN, invited startups to apply AI to benefit the entire world by enhancing agriculture and addressing climate change.
There were also big deals – AHOY Technology injected $2 million into the Mobility Fintech Group (MFG), and new partnerships were created to help small businesses have improved digital tools.
Expand North Star 2025 demonstrated the way Dubai brings together brilliant minds, smart investment, and effective change in a single world city.
Global Expansion – Türkiye, Brazil, India, and Serbia Join the GITEX AI Network
GITEX GLOBAL 2025 was not only about Dubai; it was the beginning of a global adventure for the GITEX brand. New international editions were also announced during the event to roll out the GITEX AI network in Turkiye, India, and Serbia, linking the innovation centers on the continents.
GITEX Ai Turkiye 2026 will be held on 9-10 September 2026 in Istanbul. It will promote the country’s emerging status as an intermediary between the East and the West, featuring 1000 AI startups and 1300 research centers that drive next-generation technology and investment. Read more about GITEX Ai Türkiye 2026 in Istanbul and how Türkiye is becoming a major digital hub in Eurasia.
GITEX Ai India 2027 will be first presented in Bengaluru, the tech hub of India. The Government of Karnataka will have made the event showcase the booming tech economy of India, with a focus on AI, semiconductors, quantum computing, fintech, and green tech.
In the meantime, GITEX Ai Serbia 2027 will be introduced in Belgrade in the context of EXPO 2027, marking the first time that GITEX is established in Southeast Europe. Supported by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, it will enhance the rapidly emerging AI and ICT industries in the region, which already bring billions of dollars to the national GDP.
GITEX LATAM 2027 launches in São Paulo, Brazil, as a global platform driving Latin America’s US$6 trillion digital transformation. Bringing together world leaders, tech giants, investors, and startups, it bridges East and West to accelerate growth in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, agritech, and other emerging technologies positioning Brazil as the gateway to Latin America’s digital decade.
Combined, these will extend the impact of GITEX beyond the Middle East, bringing ideas, cash, and entrepreneurs together behind a single vision of technology being accessible, sustainable, and indeed borderless.
The 2026 Move to Expo City Dubai – A New Era for Global Innovation
In 2025, a massive announcement at GITEX GLOBAL established that the two largest international events in our city (Dubai, GITEX GLOBAL, will relocate to the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) in Expo City Dubai in 2026.
The decision, made with the advice of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, represents a breakthrough step towards Dubai’s goal of becoming the global leader in innovation and business.
The 2.7 billion US dollar facility will be the biggest purpose-built indoor exhibition center in the region. It will be equipped with intelligent technology and a trendy design, and it will be located near the Al Maktoum International Airport to host the largest tech, food, and investment events worldwide.
Trixie LohMirmand of Dubai World Trade Centre opined that the shift will ensure these events have more space to expand in Dubai’s booming tourism and cultural areas. Mahir Julfar, a DWTC representative, also referred to the new center as a future-focused area to spur innovation and international commerce.
This move is in line with the D33 Economic Agenda of Dubai, which will see the city nearly doubling its economy by 2033 and become a global digital business and entrepreneurial center.
This step will not only make GITEX GLOBAL 2026 larger but also make it a smarter, more connected, and futuristic experience for everyone in the world looking to innovate.
Conclusion – GITEX 2025 and the Future of Global Innovation
GITEX GLOBAL 2025 was not just another technology show; it was also a clear glimpse into the future. It gathered the top talents in AI, biotechnology, quantum computing, and digital transformation, in a few days, all united by one cause: the creation of an intelligent and inclusive world.
Whether it was the emergence of AI-driven countries, the discovery of life-changing biotechs, or the stories of start-ups at Expand North Star or new international versions in Turkiye, India, and Serbia, GITEX demonstrated that there are indeed no limits to innovation. Every announcement was an indicator of the rise of Dubai as a hub of ideas, partnership, and investment.
The next step into the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at the Expo City Dubai in 2026 will start a new chapter, providing another level of connectivity between industries, governments, and people. It represents Dubai’s goal to create a more connected, smarter, and greener economy around the world.
GITEX GLOBAL 2025, in all aspects, demonstrated that the future is not around the corner but it has arrived. And it runs on vision, teamwork, and endless possibilities of technology.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is GITEX GLOBAL 2025?
GITEX GLOBAL 2025 is the largest technology and AI conference in the world in Dubai. It also unites tech leaders, startups, and experts, demonstrating how new technologies are transforming the world.
2. When and where was it held?
The event will be held between 13 and 17 October 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). More than 6,800 exhibitors, 2,000 startups, and 1,200 investors representing over 180 countries attended.
3. What were the main topics at GITEX 2025?
The key points were AI in the national dimension, quantum computing, digital health, biotech, and sustainability. The event also aimed to unite countries and businesses to create a smarter, more digital world.
4. What is Expand North Star 2025?
Expand North Star 2025 is the startup section at GITEX. It united more than 2000 startups and 1200 investors to help fund, innovate, and impact projects globally.
5. What new international GITEX events were announced?
They announced Four new GITEX AIs:
- GITEX Ai Türkiye 2026 in Istanbul
- GITEX Ai India 2027 in Bengaluru
- GITEX Ai Serbia 2027 in Belgrade (during EXPO 2027)
- GITEX AI LATAM 2027 – BRAZIL
