The world’s largest tech and AI event, GITEX GLOBAL 2025 in Dubai, brought together advanced enterprises and leaders from 180 countries to showcase the transformative power of AI. Focus areas included biotech, quantum computing, semiconductors, and data centers, as these sectors witnessed significant breakthroughs with the potential to solve critical global challenges.
A record number of participants were present at the event. Companies such as Alibaba Cloud, AMD, AWS, Dell, e&, G42, Google, HPE, Huawei, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, Siemens, and Snowflake showcased their contributions to the AI revolution. Key highlights included:
* **Expanding the AI Frontier**: GITEX GLOBAL highlighted the impact of AI on sectors like biotech, quantum computing, semiconductors, and data centers. Experts predict this will lead to a transformative economic shift in global markets by 2033.
* **Record-breaking Participation**: Brazil joined as a Country Partner with its largest-ever tech delegation, alongside Serbia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Tech Destination Pakistan as key partners. The show welcomed new pavilions from Canada, Chile, Ecuador, Spain, and Türkiye, expanding representation from Europe, Central Asia, LATAM, Africa, and the Levant.
* **The Rise of Super Data Centers**: Investments in data centers are projected to reach $500 billion in 2025. O’Leary Ventures is building a global AI data center industrial park in Canada, reflecting the UAE’s leadership role in the technology sector.
* **Biotech Innovation at GITEX Digi Health & Biotech**: The event focused on breakthroughs in gene editing, mRNA vaccines, and AI-driven drug discoveries, driving biotech spending towards $1.7 trillion by 2025. Companies like Mammoth Biosciences and Paradromics showcased how AI is advancing medical solutions.
* **Physical AI for the Future of Industry**: Companies like Tensor unveiled the world’s first personal robocar and K2 presented advanced humanoids and concepts to revolutionize robotics in industrial settings. With a projected market value of $94 billion by 2031, this innovation promises to boost productivity across various industries.
* **Quantum Computing Takes Center Stage**: IBM unveiled Quantum System Two, a step towards large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computers. The event also featured PsiQuantum and IONQ, leading companies in the realm of quantum computing.
* **The Role of Semiconductors in Sovereign AI**: AMD presented its Instinct GPUs and EPYC CPUs designed to handle demanding AI workloads, while Jim Keller, CEO of Tenstorrent, underscored the significance of semiconductors as a potential geopolitical lever for national AI sovereignty.
**About GITEX GLOBAL:** GITEX GLOBAL is the world’s largest tech and AI event that celebrates its 45th edition in Dubai. Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), it features over 6,800 exhibitors, including 2,000 startups from 180 countries, alongside investors managing US$1.1 trillion in assets. The 2026 edition will be hosted at Expo City.
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