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GITEX GLOBAL 2026. Expo 8 to 11 December, Expo City Dubai. Summit 7 December, Dubai World Trade Centre.

CFTE at GITEX GLOBAL 2026

Community Partner of GITEX GLOBAL 2026. AI capability for financial institutions, regulators and governments.

7 to 11 December 2026 · Dubai

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GITEX GLOBAL 2026 · expected participation

200,000+
Tech executives
180+
Countries
400+
Government entities
6,800+
Exhibiting companies
2,000+
Startups
46th
Edition
5
Days, 7 to 11 December
GITEX GLOBAL 2026 and Expand North Star. Expo 8 to 11 December and 8 to 10 December, Expo City Dubai. Summit 7 December, Dubai World Trade Centre.

GITEX GLOBAL is the world's largest tech and AI show. Its 46th edition runs from 7 to 11 December 2026 in Dubai, with 200,000+ tech executives from 180+ countries expected.

The week opens with the invite-only GITEX Summit on 7 December at Dubai World Trade Centre. The GITEX GLOBAL Expo follows from 8 to 11 December at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, alongside Expand North Star and LivX.

CFTE is a Community Partner of GITEX GLOBAL 2026.

The Expo covers AI infrastructure and data centres, energy technology, quantum technology, mobility, robotics, agentic AI and cybersecurity. Each raises the same question for banks, regulators, central banks and governments: whether their people have the capability to deploy it responsibly.

The Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) is AI capability infrastructure for financial institutions, regulators, central banks and governments.

CFTE combines research, practical experience and partnerships to advance talent rewiring and AI capability at scale.

Review the dates and venues, request a meeting with our team and discuss how we can work together on workforce readiness and responsible AI adoption.

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200,000+
Professionals supported
130+
Countries reached
250+
Leading organisations

GITEX GLOBAL 2026 dates and venues

The week opens with the invite-only GITEX Summit and runs through the four-day GITEX GLOBAL Expo.

7
Dec
Invitation only

GITEX Summit

Invite-only summit at Dubai World Trade Centre.

8-11
Dec

GITEX GLOBAL Expo

Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, alongside Expand North Star and LivX.

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Meet CFTE at GITEX GLOBAL week

Speak with us about institutional AI readiness, leadership capability and workforce transformation. Email the events team with your organisation, discussion topic and preferred availability during GITEX GLOBAL week.

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CFTE at GITEX GLOBAL 2026: Key Information

Is CFTE a partner of GITEX GLOBAL 2026?

Yes. CFTE is a Community Partner of GITEX GLOBAL 2026.

When and where is GITEX GLOBAL 2026?

GITEX GLOBAL 2026 runs from 7 to 11 December 2026 in Dubai. The invite-only GITEX Summit takes place on 7 December at Dubai World Trade Centre. The GITEX GLOBAL Expo takes place from 8 to 11 December at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, alongside Expand North Star and LivX.

How can I attend GITEX GLOBAL 2026?

The GITEX Summit on 7 December is invite-only. Visitors can register for the GITEX GLOBAL Expo, 8 to 11 December, through the official visitor ticket page at visit.gitex.com. Exhibitors can book a stand and speakers can submit an interest form through GITEX.

What is GITEX GLOBAL?

GITEX GLOBAL is the world's largest tech and AI show. The 46th edition is expected to bring together 200,000+ tech executives from 180+ countries, 6,800+ exhibiting companies, 2,000+ startups and 400+ government entities.

Which technology areas does GITEX GLOBAL 2026 cover?

AI infrastructure and data centres, energy technology, quantum technology, mobility, robotics, agentic AI and cybersecurity.

How can I meet CFTE during GITEX GLOBAL week?

Email events@cfte.education with your organisation, interests and availability during GITEX GLOBAL week.

What does CFTE do?

CFTE (Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship) is AI capability infrastructure for financial institutions, regulators, central banks and governments, including the AI Proficiency Framework and the AIQ diagnostic. CFTE was co-founded by Huy Nguyen Trieu and Tram Anh Nguyen.

For the full event programme, visit gitex.com.