It’s official: 2025 will be the last year GITEX GLOBAL is hosted at DWTC

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Preparations have begun to relocate GITEX GLOBAL and Expand North Star to Expo City Dubai in 2026.

The international technology event will take place from December 7–11 2026, marking a new chapter in its 45-year journey.

Visitors will also be able to enjoy the world’s first and largest ‘TechCation’ experience at the event, merging technology and lifestyle through citywide activations.

The move aims to advance the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which targets positioning Dubai among the world’s top three urban economies.

For many years, GITEX GLOBAL was annually hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) while Expand North Star has taken place at Dubai Harbour.

New era for GITEX Global

The repositioning of GITEX to December aligns the event with Dubai’s peak tourism season, offering international executives and investors an opportunity to engage in business and experience the city’s cultural calendar.

GITEX TechCation will extend beyond the exhibition halls, transforming Dubai into a connected showcase of technology, business, and lifestyle.

The 2026 edition, referred to as GITEX 5.0, will be held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City, which is undergoing a $2.7bn expansion to become the region’s largest purpose-built indoor events venue.

The upgraded venue will provide the scale and infrastructure for GITEX to expand into new frontiers of global technology and AI-driven economies.

The event will open on December 7 2026 with the new GITEX Scale Summit, a day dedicated to strategic dialogue among global leaders on policies and opportunities shaping AI economies.

From December 8–11 , the expo will feature innovations across AI, quantum computing, biosciences, and advanced manufacturing.

GITEX Global and Expand North Star will reunite at the new venue, creating an integrated platform that brings together startups, investors, policymakers, and technology companies.

GITEX works in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism and other entities representing sports, hospitality, eco-tourism, and wellness to create destination-led experiences for visitors.

The new initiative is part of Dubai’s broader strategy to enhance its global competitiveness, attract investment, and foster a knowledge-based economy.