GITEX Global 2026 Moves to Expo City

GITEX GLOBAL 2026 is being completely reimagined for its 46th edition. Moving from its traditional home to the sprawling Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City, the event is scaling up to match the frontier platform status it has earned over the last four decades.

Taking place from December 7 to 11, 2026, this edition marks a historic $2.7 billion expansion, transforming the world’s largest tech and startup show into a multi-dimensional "Mega-City" of innovation.

The Core of 2026 Edition

The 2026 edition unifies the entire tech ecosystem under one massive roof, integrating several specialized industry-defining shows:

• Expand North Star: The world's largest startup and investor meeting ground reunites with the main expo, creating a seamless pipeline from seed funding to enterprise scaling.
• Physical AI – Robotics Park: A new, dedicated arena for the embodiment of AI — showcasing the latest in humanoid robotics, autonomous industrial systems, and edge computing.
• GITEX New Energy & Move: Focusing on the Green-Tech revolution and the future of intelligent mobility, reflecting Dubai’s push toward a net-zero digital economy.
• AI Everything: Continuing its reign as the global epicenter for artificial intelligence, with a specific focus in 2026 on Agentic AI and sovereign data clouds.

A New Iconic Home: Why DEC?

The move to the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City is more than just a change of address; it’s a strategic expansion. The new venue offers nearly double the previous footprint, allowing for larger-scale live demonstrations of heavy-industry tech and urban air mobility.

"GITEX GLOBAL 2026 represents a launch into a new dimension—a show unmatched in scale, now reimagined with the energy of a city built for the future."

The Scale Summit & Networking

The week kicks off on December 7 with the GITEX Scale Summit, a curated deep dive for C-level executives and policy makers.

Beyond the 40+ halls of hardware and software, the event leverages the "Tech-cation" vibe of December in Dubai. With cooler weather and the world-class infrastructure of Dubai South, the event is designed for high-value dealmaking. Over 60% of attendees are expected to be C-level decision-makers, supported by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy to facilitate cross-border trade.

Whether you're looking to witness the birth of the next AI unicorn or explore the infrastructure of the world's future megacities, GITEX GLOBAL 2026 remains a must-visit.