Global Tech Titans Gather in Dubai for GITEX 2025 to Redefine the Future of AI and Quantum Innovation

The 45th edition of GITEX GLOBAL 2025, the world’s largest technology and AI exhibition, is set to take place from 13–17 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The mega event will feature more than 6,800 tech enterprises, 2,000 startups, and participants from over 180 countries, reaffirming Dubai’s status as a global tech powerhouse.

Running alongside is Expand North Star 2025, hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy at Dubai Harbour from 12–15 October, marking its 10th edition. Together, these two events form the epicentre of innovation and collaboration in the global tech landscape.

Global Collaboration to Accelerate AI Transformation

As the global AI market is projected to reach $4.8 trillion by 2033 (UNCTAD), this year’s GITEX GLOBAL 2025 focuses on five transformative sectors — biotech, physical AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, and data centres.

Industry giants such as Alibaba Cloud, AMD, AWS, Dell, e&, G42, Google, HPE, Huawei, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, Siemens, and Snowflake headline the exhibition. New entrants include Cerebras, Datadog, Mitsubishi, Qualcomm, ServiceNow, Tata Electronics, and Telecom Italia, reflecting the event’s expanding global reach.

Trixie LohMirmand, EVP of DWTC, emphasized that GITEX GLOBAL continues to be “a harbinger of innovation-led progress across industries and global economies,” connecting leaders where AI ingenuity meets humanity’s greatest challenges.

Record International Participation

This year sees record representation from emerging economies, with Brazil joining as Country Partner and major delegations from Serbia, Chile, Canada, Türkiye, and Pakistan.
Tatiana Riera, COO of ApexBrasil, noted, “It’s a great opportunity to show how Brazil is driving innovation and creating tech solutions for global challenges.”
Meanwhile, Marko Čadež, President of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, highlighted Serbian startups showcasing AI solutions for well-being, energy, and diagnostics.

Super Data Centres: The AI Factories of the Future

With global data centre investments expected to exceed $500 billion in 2025 (BofA Research), discussions at GITEX GLOBAL 2025 will centre on next-generation AI infrastructure.
O’Leary Ventures, which is building the world’s largest AI data centre park in Canada, joins Khazna CEO Hassan Alnaqbi, representing the MENA region’s largest hyperscale provider, to explore challenges in scaling infrastructure for AI.

GITEX Digi Health & Biotech – The Next Frontier

AI-driven biotechnology will take centre stage, featuring Trevor Martin, CEO of Mammoth Biosciences, on CRISPR-based genetic cures, and Matt Angle, CEO of Paradromics, on brain-computer interfaces. South Korea’s HurayPositive will also unveil an AI-powered SaaS platform delivering precision medicine to over one million patients.

Physical AI, Robotics, and Quantum Breakthroughs

Innovations in Physical AI include Tensor’s personal robocar and K2’s humanoid and industrial robotics, as the robotics AI market is forecast to reach $94 billion by 2031.
The GITEX Quantum Expo (GQX) will feature IBM’s Quantum System Two, along with PsiQuantum and IONQ, advancing scalable, fault-tolerant computing.

Semiconductors and Sovereign AI

At AI Semicon, AMD and Tenstorrent will showcase next-generation processors that power sovereign AI systems, underlining how semiconductors are becoming key pillars of geopolitical and economic influence.

Startups and Unicorns at Expand North Star 2025

Celebrating a decade of innovation, Expand North Star 2025 will host 2,000 startups and 1,200+ investors managing $1.1 trillion in assets. Over 40 unicorns, including Cerebras, Fluidstack, and Xpanceo, will showcase projects such as AI-powered smart lenses and decarbonised supercomputers.

Conclusion

GITEX GLOBAL 2025 and Expand North Star 2025 cement Dubai’s role as a global hub for technology, startups, and innovation. Together, they unite governments, corporates, and investors to accelerate breakthroughs in AI, biotech, deep tech, and quantum computing — shaping the future of global digital transformation.

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