Berlin is host city of GITEX Europe from May 21-23, 2025
GITEX brand now spans the Middle East, Africa and Europe
Kaoun International, the overseas arm of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), owner and operator of GITEX Global, self-styled as the largest tech and startup event in the world, is taking the Dubai-based in-person trade show brand to Europe, following its international debut in Africa in May 2023.
An official signing ceremony was held at the 43rd edition of GITEX Global at DWTC on October 18, 2023, between Kaoun International and Messe Berlin, who are co-partnering to organise GITEX Europe in Berlin City from May 21-23, 2023.
The signing ceremony was attended by Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, and Chairman of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy; and Franziska Giffey, Vice Mayor of Berlin and State Senator for Economic Affairs, Energy and Enterprises.
Twin cities
Al Olama said: “Berlin is a natural partner and twin to Dubai. Going to Berlin proves that we can take the best and the brightest minds from the [Middle East] region to Europe and bring them back to Dubai.
“This is a continuous momentum that started with GITEX Africa, and we hope to make GITEX Europe the most successful tech event in the continent.”
Giffey added: “Berlin and GITEX are a perfect match. We are united in our vision of connecting the global community of innovators, and we share the passion for pioneering new technologies.
“Located in the heart of Europe, Berlin is home to one of the world’s most vibrant startup ecosystems and a major destination for talent and investment. We are thrilled to collaborate with GITEX to advance transformation and boost Germany’s and Europe’s innovation power.”
GITEX Europe became the second overseas venture for the GITEX brand, following the global debut of GITEX Africa, which was held in Casablanca, Morocco, in May 2023.
Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of Kaoun International, said: “The mission of GITEX is to create a positive impact in the industries and economies we serve. The impact is sparked when the most imaginative, innovative and forward governments and people from diverse industries and cultures with shared ambitions unite to ignite open and honest collaborations.”
Tech community connection
Mario Tobias, CEO of Messe Berlin, stated: “With GITEX Europe, one of the most important international tech and start-up events is coming to Berlin. Whether coders, developers, tech CEOs, investors, industry newcomers or representatives of politics, science and research – in cooperation with our partner Kaoun International, we are bringing Europe’s tech community together in Berlin. It gives us great pleasure to lay the foundation for this today.
“GITEX Europe is an important expansion of our portfolio and addition to our other tech trade fairs,” added Tobias. “GITEX Europe provides the ideal platform for the full spectrum of digitisation topics, from AI, the metaverse, blockchain, cybersecurity and telecommunications to climate tech and future mobility,” Tobias concluded.
The 43rd edition of GITEX Global is being held from October 16-20, 2023, while Expand North Star, its co-located show for startups, took place from October 16-18, 2023, at Dubai Harbour.
Featured image: Officials at the official announcement of GITEX Europe at GITEX Global, DWTC, on October 18, 2023. Image: Kaoun International
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