BRINGING YOUR FANTASIES TO LIFE SINCE 2008
BRINGING YOUR FANTASIES TO LIFE SINCE 2008
GITEX Europe is the brand-new European edition of the long-running GITEX tech-mega-show that began in Dubai back in 1981. Its debut runs 21 – 23 May 2025 at Messe Berlin, positioning itself as “Europe’s largest enterprise tech and digital-ecosystem event.” (Gitex Europe)
A European hub for a global brand. Dubai World Trade Centre (the owner of GITEX Global) has teamed up with Messe Berlin to transplant the GITEX formula to the EU, complementing sister shows in Dubai, Africa, Asia and Nigeria. (Infinigate, GITEX)
Strategic timing. Launching in the heart of the EU just as Europe races to close an AI-investment gap and shape its own digital-sovereignty rules, the event enjoys support from the European Commission and national digital agencies. (Gitex Europe)
| Scale & mix | Program highlights |
|---|---|
| ~1,400 exhibitors, 750 start-ups and 500 investors expected, plus 25 k+ professional visitors. (Matchmaking @GITEX 2025, whatech.com) | 14 themed stages covering AI, quantum, sustainability, fintech/digital assets, Industry 4.0, cybersecurity, connectivity and more. (Gitex Europe) |
| Delegations from 100+ countries; Berlin chosen for its 25-unicorn start-up scene and central EU location. (Matchmaking @GITEX 2025) | Co-located vertical shows: AI Everything Germany, North Star Europe (start-ups), Cyber Valley, Quantum Expo, Green Impact, SME Digital Economy Expo and the Supernova Pitch Challenge. (Gitex Europe) |
In short: expect big-tech booths (cloud, chips, telecom), a dense investor–founder deal floor, policy keynotes, and deep-dive tracks for every “hot” domain from robotics to green tech.
| Event | Region | Next edition |
|---|---|---|
| GITEX Global | Middle East (Dubai) | 6 – 10 Oct 2025 |
| GITEX Africa | Africa (Marrakesh) | 28 – 30 May 2025 |
| GITEX Europe | Europe (Berlin) | 21 – 23 May 2025 |
| GITEX Asia (announced) | Asia (Singapore) | Q4 2025 |
Together they create an around-the-calendar circuit that funnels start-ups and enterprise buyers through four regional hubs.
Deal-making at scale. A curated matchmaking programme sets up 20-minute bilateral meetings; three confirmed meetings even unlock a free day pass. (Matchmaking @GITEX 2025)
Policy meets product. European regulators share stages with hyperscalers and unicorn founders, turning often opaque EU tech-policy debates (AI Act, data sovereignty, net-zero mandates) into practical sessions. (Gitex Europe)
Show-and-tell for cutting-edge tech. Live demos span quantum computers, autonomous EVs, satellite-to-device connectivity, generative-AI copilots and climate-tech innovations.
Venue: Messe Berlin, South Entrance
Opening hours: 09:30 – 17:00 CET each day (trade-only; no under-21s unaccompanied) (Gitex Europe)
Tickets: Free visitor passes or paid conference passes; discounts often circulated by exhibitors and investor programmes.
Today’s context: If you’re reading this on 21 May 2025, doors just opened this morning — making it the inaugural day of Europe’s newest flagship tech gathering.
GITEX Europe is the continent’s answer to CES or Web Summit, but delivered by the GITEX brand, merging a vast trade-fair floor, a start-up festival, and a policy-heavy conference into one three-day sprint in Berlin.