GITEX 2023

Date: October 16 to October 20, 2023
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre (DTWC)
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Target Audience: Canadian start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector.
Sector: Information and communications technologies

Event Description:

Are you a Canadian ICT company looking to expand in the UAE? Visit Dubai from October 16-20, to attend the 43^rd edition of GITEX, the region’s largest and most influential technology show. This event brings together thought-leaders, creators, innovators, and decision-makers to discuss, debate, showcase new products, and identify future opportunities. In 2022, GITEX hosted over 5,000 exhibitors from 90 countries and saw 140,000 visitors from 170 countries. The ICT show covers the themes of:

You are invited to join the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)’s GITEX 2023 business-to-business (B2B) program, where you will be able to:

• Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in the UAE
• Attend bespoke one-on-one B2B meetings that will be pre-organized with local companies and take place onsite
• Participate in high-level meetings with government agencies and regulatory bodies

Register to attend

• Register now for the GITEX 2023 B2B program
• Registration deadline: June 23, 2023. Spots are limited!
• Have a question? Contact the UAE Trade Commissioner, Arun Basandani, Arun.Basandani@international.gc.ca, for more information

Please note: there is no cost to participate in the GITEX 2023 B2B program. If you intend to take part in the in-person meetings from October 16‑20, you will need to purchase a GITEX Conference ticket to access the B2B meeting site (DWTC). 

Why your organization should participate:

• Compare your product/service with international competitors
• Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
• Increase visibility of your product or service
• Meet academic or research entities
• Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
• Meet key regulatory bodies
• Participate in networking events
• Participate in pre-organized business to business meetings
• Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service

Trade Commissioner(s) involvement:

Activities organized by the Trade Commissioner Service

• Business-to-business meetings
• Pavilion/exhibit

The Trade Commissioner, Arun Basandani, Arun.Basandani@international.gc.ca, specializes in the Information and communications technologies (ICT) sector for the United Arab Emirates market and can provide information on this and other local events that you are considering, as well as advice on business development in the region.

The Trade Commissioners active in the following markets will also be present at the event, and will be able to inform you on business opportunities in their markets. Please contact them to make an appointment:

• Qatar: Karthik Nathan, Karthik.Nathan@international.gc.ca
• Kuwait: Jade Makki, Jade.Makki@international.gc.ca
• Algeria : Saida Bouabcha, Saida.Bouabcha@international.gc.ca 

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service offers services free of charge to Canadian exporters and companies that meet our client criteria.