GITEX Global 2026 Dubai — Dec 7-11 · New Venue Expo City · Tech Stand Builder

GITEX Global 2026 takes place 7-11 December 2026 and has moved to Expo City Dubai (the Scale Summit opens 7 December at Dubai World Trade Centre; the main expo runs 8-11 December at Expo City), United Arab Emirates. Organised by KAOUN International (a subsidiary of DWTC), GITEX Global is the world's largest technology exhibition — the 2024 edition registered 6,500+ exhibitors from 180+ countries and 180,000+ trade visitors, making it the largest annual gathering of technology buyers, decision-makers and government IT procurement officers globally.

Why Exhibit at GITEX Global 2026?

The UAE's National Digital Strategy and Vision 2031 commit the federal government and emirate-level agencies to AED 200+ billion in technology investment through 2031, with priority areas including AI national infrastructure, sovereign cloud, cybersecurity, fintech regulation, and smart-city deployments across all seven emirates. GITEX Global is the canonical venue where these government tech procurement decisions surface and where Tier-2 international vendors introduce themselves to UAE primes and integrators.

Direct access at GITEX Global 2026:

• •UAE Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) leadership
• •UAE Ministry of Cabinet Affairs Digital Strategy office
• •Dubai Smart Government (Smart Dubai) procurement leadership
• •Abu Dhabi Digital Authority + Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO)
• •Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) tech portfolio companies (NEOM Tech, Tonomus, Alat)
• •Saudi MCIT (Ministry of Communications and IT) + SDAIA (Saudi Data and AI Authority)
• •Foreign tech primes deeply engaged: Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, Oracle, IBM, SAP, Salesforce, Cisco, Huawei, Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, Lenovo, Dell, HPE, NVIDIA, Intel, Qualcomm
• •Regional MENA primes: Mobily, STC, e&, du, Etisalat, Property Finder, Careem, Tabby, Tamara
• •DIFC Innovation Hub, Hub71, DMCC fintech/tech free-zone leadership
• •180+ national delegations including all GCC, ASEAN, sub-Saharan African and Indo-Pacific markets

GITEX runs co-located with three specialised parallel exhibitions: - AI Everything — Dedicated AI exhibition (GITEX AI Conference) - GITEX Cyber Valley — Cybersecurity zone - Future Blockchain Summit / Fintech Summit — Fintech and blockchain - Expand North Star — World's largest startup event (3,000+ startups, parallel at Dubai Harbour)

Exhibition Stand Solutions for GITEX Global 2026

Evreka Stand provides turnkey exhibition stand solutions for GITEX Global exhibitors. Three typical engagement formats:

• •Tech prime / sovereign-cloud OEM custom stand — 200-1,000 m², integrated product demo zones, AI/cloud showcase walls, separate enterprise-buyer meeting cabins. Typical budget €120,000-€350,000.
• •Tier-2 SaaS / vertical software supplier modular stand — 36-150 m², Maxima modular system with product demo screens + meeting cabin. Typical budget €15,000-€60,000.
• •Country pavilion / national tech promotion body — 200-1,500 m² coordinated multi-company pavilion. Turkish (TIM/TUSIAD), Korean (KOTRA), Japanese (JETRO), Indian (NASSCOM), and European (varied) tech pavilions are GITEX annuals.

International Exhibitor Logistics — Istanbul to Dubai

Sealed-container sea freight Istanbul → Jebel Ali Port (10-14 days) + truck to DWTC (45-minute drive) is the standard path; sealed-container air freight via Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the fallback (4-6 days). UAE Federal Customs Authority accepts ATA Carnet for temporary import. Visa: Turkish business passport holders receive 30-day visa-on-arrival or pre-approved e-visa.

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 5 km from DWTC — typical transit 10-20 minutes. Dubai Metro Red Line runs directly to DWTC station. DWTC offers 150,000 m² indoor exhibition space across 22 halls + Hall 1A outdoor demonstration area + DWTC's adjacent Trade Centre Arena for keynotes.

Hall Structure at DWTC

GITEX uses the full DWTC footprint plus the adjacent Dubai Harbour for Expand North Star: - Halls 1-7 — Enterprise software, SaaS, cloud, AI - Halls 8-14 — Cybersecurity, networking, telecommunications - Halls 15-22 — Consumer tech, fintech, gaming, blockchain, retail tech - Hall 1A outdoor — Demo cars, smart-mobility, eVTOL prototypes - Dubai Harbour (Expand North Star) — 3,000+ startups in dedicated venue

Booth allocation typically closes 5-6 months before the show — by April-May 2026 for the October 2026 edition.

Past Editions — Reference Data

• •GITEX Global 2024 (14-18 October 2024) — 6,500+ exhibitors from 180+ countries, 180,000+ visitors
• •GITEX Global 2023 (16-20 October 2023) — 6,000+ exhibitors, 170,000+ visitors
• •GITEX Global 2022 (10-14 October 2022) — 5,000+ exhibitors (post-COVID rebound edition)

Booking Timeline

For a turnkey custom stand to open Day 1 of GITEX Global 2026 (13 October 2026):

• •April-May 2026 — Booth allocation confirmed with KAOUN International
• •June 2026 — Design brief + 3D concept + revisions (4-5 weeks)
• •July-August 2026 — Production at Istanbul facility (5-6 weeks)
• •Mid-September 2026 — Sea freight to Jebel Ali (10-14 days transit + 7-day customs buffer)
• •Early October 2026 — On-site assembly + UAE TDRA compliance for any controlled tech demos
• •13 October 2026 — Show opens

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is GITEX Global 2026? 7-11 December 2026 at Expo City Dubai, UAE. Co-located with AI Everything, GITEX Cyber Valley, Future Blockchain Summit, and Expand North Star (at Dubai Harbour).

How large is GITEX Global? 2024 edition: 6,500+ exhibitors from 180+ countries and 180,000+ trade visitors. World's largest technology exhibition.

What is Expand North Star and why does it matter at GITEX? Expand North Star is the parallel startup event hosting 3,000+ startups at Dubai Harbour during GITEX week. It's the world's largest startup gathering and where Series A-C investment matchmaking happens. UAE government typically announces sovereign-fund investments at Expand North Star opening.

What is the typical GITEX booth size and cost? Tier-2 SaaS / vertical software: 36-150 m² modular (€15-60K). Tier-1 enterprise: 100-300 m² (€40-150K). Tech prime / sovereign-cloud OEM: 200-1,000 m² (€120-350K). National pavilion: 200-1,500 m².

Can Evreka Stand build a stand for GITEX Global 2026? Yes — turnkey design, build and on-site DWTC installation. Strong UAE network including past delivery at IDEX, NAVDEX, ADIPEC, Big 5, Gulfood. Contact Evreka Stand for a written budget within 24 hours.