Events
GITEX Global 2024 to Showcase Future of Tech with New Editions
With only two months remaining until GITEX Global 2024, the world’s largest tech and start-up event, organisers have revealed a host of new industry programmes, cybersecurity experts, as well keynote speakers from world-leading brands confirmed for this year’s edition, running from 14-18 October at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Here’s the lowdown on what’s new so far in 2024:
GITEX Editions 2024
Aligned with Dubai’s ambition to be the home of 30 start-up unicorns by 2030, GITEX Global 2024 is launching GITEX Editions, the region’s most impactful gathering for fostering strategy, created to accelerate scale and global governance for high-growth companies. The early confirmed speaker line-up includes 8 fast-growing start-ups from 8 countries, 3 backed by the European Innovation Council (EIC).
AI: Fabrizio del Maffeo, Co-Founder, CEO & Board Member, Axelera AI (Netherlands)
An expert in developing Gen AI infrastructure and edge computing. Growing with a purpose of becoming the ‘European NVIDIA’, Axelera AI is backed by Samsung and the EIC. Valued at $500M, GITEX Global will mark its first-ever Middle East presence.
Synthetic Biotech: Dr. Alexander Zhavoronkov, Founder and CEO, InSilico Medicine (Hong Kong)
Leading the biotech company with the world’s fastest-ever IPO and currently valued at $1.5B, he will discuss groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven drug discovery, synthetic biology, and ageing.
Sustainability Biotech: Dr. Mazen Rizk, Founder and CEO, Infinite Roots (Germany)
EU’s largest mycelium-biotech investment, building next-generation sustainable alternative proteins. A Series B-funded company backed by the EIC.
Quantum Deeptech: Dr. Joseph Fitzsimons, Founder and CEO, Horizon Quantum Computing (Singapore)
Singapore’s biggest Quantum startup, backed by SG Innovate, Sequoia and Tencent.
Semiconductor Deeptech: Dr. Sunghyun Park, Founder and CEO, Rebellions (South Korea)
Set to become Korea’s first AI Semiconductor Chip Unicorn with a $1.5B value, acquired Sapeon AI.
Auto tech: Svilen Rangelov, Co-Founder and CEO, Dronamics (UK)
World’s first cargo drone airline on a mission to change e-commerce worldwide, part of the EIC scaling club.
Emilio Scervo, Chief Technology Officer and Board Member, Buggati – Rimac (Croatia)
World’s fastest hypercars. Valued at $5 billion, they are the first and fastest-growing Croatian Unicorn.
Semiconductor Supercomputing: Philippe Notton, Founder and CEO, SiPearl (France)
High-performance semiconductor manufacturer for AI interfaces and supercomputing aiming for the technological sovereignty of Europe.
Cybersecurity Conference Programme
GITEX Global 2024 will see Cybersecurity taking centre stage with true stories from the trenches, AI-driven live hacks and fierce CISO debates. Making their debut at the world’s largest tech event is Chenxi Wang, Managing General Partner of Fortune 500 fund Rain Capital (US), and Ekaterina Serban, Vice President of Privacy and Information Security at Bosch (Germany), the world’s largest automotive and services supplier.
Named as a top international cyber investor in the world by Fortune magazine, Wang will join global VCs and investment partners on stage to address the driving forces behind the rising global interest of businesses to increasingly invest in advanced security solutions and the surge in M&A activity within the cybersecurity sector. On another must-see panel discussion, Serban will take part in the conversation with CISOs and CIOs around corporate board engagement strategies for cybersecurity adoption.
New Industry Experts on Stage in 2024
For the very first time, Michael Spranger, the president of Sony AI Inc. will be addressing delegates from 180 countries at GITEX Global 2024, revealing the latest projects underway at Sony’s strategic research and development organisation.
Also debuting will be Chris Duffey, Futurist & Head of GenStudio, Adobe, USA who co-authored the world’s first book on AI, with AI. Adobe has been highly instrumental in driving Gen AI to help creators.
Isabell Gradert, VP Central Research & Technology for Airbus in Germany, will also be making her first regional appearance at the world’s largest tech and start-up event.
Sponsor Announced: Tech Destination Pakistan
Following its presence in the Pakistan Pavilion in previous GITEX Global editions, Tech Destination Pakistan, represented by the Pakistan Software Export Board, has this year been declared the 2024 event’s ‘Tech Destination of the Year’. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Minister of State for IT & Telecommunication, said of the announcement, “This partnership highlights our commitment to innovation, technology and global collaboration. We look forward to showcasing Pakistan’s brilliant tech talent and tremendous potential in this prestigious platform.”
Cyber Security
AmiViz Champions Cybersecurity Innovation at Leading MENA Events
AmiViz has announced its successful participation in two key regional cybersecurity conferences: MENA ISC 2024 in Saudi Arabia, and CYSEC UAE 2024 in the UAE. These events have served as a platform for AmiViz to collaborate with its top vendors, including Bitsight, Cequence Security, Picus Security, AlgoSec, BlackBerry, Check Point, Tenable, Asimily, and Threatcop, to showcase cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies and solutions.
Throughout these events, AmiViz engaged deeply with partners and customers, gaining invaluable insights into the unique cybersecurity challenges faced in the region. The focus was on promoting new technologies that address these challenges and enhance security protocols for businesses operating in the dynamic Middle Eastern market.
“Our presence at the MENA ISC 2024, and CYSEC UAE 2024 has been a remarkable opportunity for us to not only present our innovative solutions but also to understand firsthand the needs and pain points of our clients,” stated Ilyas Mohammed, COO at AmiViz. “Collaboration with our key vendors has allowed us to offer a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity products and services that cater specifically to the complexities of this region.”
AmiViz’s participation in these events underscores its commitment to advancing cybersecurity readiness and resilience across the Middle East. By leveraging strategic partnerships with leading global vendors, AmiViz continues to bring state-of-the-art cybersecurity solutions to the forefront, helping businesses protect their critical assets against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
AmiViz, along with its key vendors, will continue participating in major tech events, with plans for a strong presence at GITEX next month. Following GITEX, the company is gearing up for Black Hat in Saudi Arabia this November, showcasing its cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions to the region.
Events
GITEX Digi_Health 5.0 Expo-Summit Asia Launches in Thailand
GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest tech event hosted in Dubai, has announced the launch of GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 Expo-Summit Asia in Thailand, from 10-12 September 2025, in a destination touted with one of the highest potentials to leapfrog the healthcare industry with breakthrough technologies against increase in treatment affordability, demand for specialized treatments abroad and advanced medical diagnostics.
GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 Expo-Summit Asia, organised by KAOUN International, the international affiliate of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), shall host this most anticipated Summit and Expo alongside MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND by Messe Düsseldorf Asia. MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND is Thailand’s largest and most comprehensive medical and healthcare event. On the sidelines of MEDICAL FAIR ASIA 2024 taking place this week in Singapore, Gernot Ringling, Managing Director, Messe Düsseldorf Asia, and Trixie LohMirmand, Chief Executive Officer of KAOUN International and Executive Vice President of DWTC, made the official announcement of this game-changing industry approach. This announcement of an expanded strategic partnership between the world’s two most influential brands in tech and healthcare comes shortly after their recent agreement to execute the twin approach intended to double down the transformation of the medical industry in Asia.
Dubai World Trade Centre / KAOUN International and Messe Dusseldorf Asia shall now jointly run both the MEDICAL FAIR and GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 Expo-Summit Asia as twin-events to leverage the global opportunities and fully serve the healthcare industries in both Singapore and Thailand. Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of KAOUN International, organiser of GITEX worldwide, emphasized the significance of this colocation, stating: “The digital health market in Southeast Asia is rapidly becoming a key driver of economic growth and innovation. Through our strategic partnership with Messe Düsseldorf Asia, we are uninhibited to build new capacities and centres of digital excellence in delivering a new digital healthcare economy. The world’s most powerful brands in tech and medical care unified in the mission to fast forward the digitalization of the healthcare industry is a great first step towards creating the most empowering centre of excellence.”
Gernot Ringling, Managing Director, Messe Düsseldorf Asia, organizer of MEDICAL FAIR ASIA, said: “Bringing GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 from Singapore and then to Thailand next year is a strategic move that capitalises on Thailand’s rapid growth as a global medical tourism hub. Extending this footprint into Thailand allows us to tap into Thailand’s unique healthcare ecosystem and growing demand for digital health innovations, creating a powerful platform for transformative industry collaborations. With the combined strengths of Singapore’s tech leadership and Thailand’s healthcare excellence, we are poised to deliver an event that will significantly advance Southeast Asia’s digital health landscape.”
This strategic collaboration between MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND and GITEX in the health and medical sector will converge the ecosystem of government leaders, global healthcare practitioners, digital experts, investors, policy-makers, startups, and researchers to explore the disruptive impact of AI and digitalization in advancing healthcare. The inaugural 2025 edition of GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 Expo-Summit Asia in Thailand will expand on these synergies, showcasing groundbreaking health tech solutions and serving as a powerful inclusive platform to foster meaningful collaborations, accelerating the growth of the digital health industry in Southeast Asia.
Looking ahead, GITEX’s expansion into the region will continue with the inaugural edition of GITEX ASIA in 2025. Scheduled to debut in Singapore from 23-25 April 2025, GITEX ASIA will be the premier gateway to the Asian market, connecting the region with a global network of leading tech companies, unicorn founders, investors, AI pioneers, government leaders, and top-tier R&D institutions.
Artificial Intelligence
Cloudera to Host Data and AI Event EVOLVE24 in Dubai
Cloudera, the hybrid platform for data, analytics, and AI, is hosting a data and AI conference in Dubai. The EVOLVE24 event will gather industry leaders, customers, and partners to uncover strategies to enhance data-driven insights and productivity in the era of generative AI.
Through a series of breakout sessions, keynote speakers, and hands-on workshops, EVOLVE24 attendees will learn about the value of modern data architecture, the benefits of a true hybrid cloud, and how the combination can accelerate enterprise AI. Sponsored by IBM, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Red Hat, the events will include customer sessions focused on the challenges and barriers of enterprise AI adoption, the benefits of hybrid data management, and the state of data infrastructures.
Cloudera’s EVOLVE24 Dubai is a platform for real-world insights and practical applications. Keynote sessions will feature senior executives from Cloudera, including CEO Charles Sansbury, Chief Revenue Officer Frank O’Dowd, and Chief Strategy Officer Abhas Ricky, who will be joined by leading voices from across various industries, including financial services, telecommunications, and manufacturing.
“EVOLVE24 is one the world’s most comprehensive data and AI event series, providing organizations with hands-on training and one-to-one access with Cloudera experts,” said Charles Sansbury, CEO of Cloudera. “By turning EVOLVE24 into a multi-day, multi-city global conference, Cloudera is bringing the power of our platform and our community directly to our customers around the world. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate and network with some of the leading experts in data management, analytics, and AI.”
With 25+ exabytes of data under management, Cloudera is a hybrid open data lakehouse for analytics and AI. By organizing and managing large volumes of data efficiently and securely, Cloudera says it enables companies to harness the power of their data, trust its accuracy, and rely on it for analysis and AI-powered decision-making.
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