His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, today opened the 39th edition of GITEX Technology Week 2019 and the fourth edition of GITEX Future Stars with the participation of 4500 companies from 100 countries and a group of global leaders, government officials, experts, specialists and innovators in the IT industry And communication.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum expressed his admiration for the continuous development of the event, which is uniquely positioned as the most important gathering of technology makers and developers in the region and one of the most important global events related to modern technologies with all their value as a locomotive for development and the main driver of human development.
`` The exhibition industry in Dubai has undergone a major development from a space to introduce new platforms and promote products, to creative arenas for meeting ideas, sharing experiences, discovering opportunities and an environment where visions interact to find solutions that help people face challenges in all fields, '' he said.
His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai welcomed thousands of companies from all over the world. "The participation of thousands of companies and the keenness of the biggest international names in the field of technology and information technology to attend this event and attracting many companies from countries that exist for the first time opens up new horizons for us and the world," he said. "Our partnerships with the world's leading technology developers are a guarantee that reinforces our strategic goals to position Dubai and the UAE as a leader in the Fourth Industrial Revolution."
His Highness stressed that the allocation of "Future Stars" exhibition for the SME sector working in various technical fields confirms the growing value of the event as a platform with a tangible positive impact through the contribution of the exhibition as a link between entrepreneurs and investors concerned with the technology sector, and enhances its growth opportunities by providing important opportunities for these Companies to access capital that enables them to grow to pursue their ambitions and achieve their goals, and reflected positively on the capabilities of the sector in general.
His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai, accompanied by the President of the Federal National Council Dr. Amal Al-Qubaisi and a number of directors of government departments and officials, toured the exhibition, which includes more than 4500 companies from more than 100 countries, in 24 technical sectors, and 100,000 technical experts In addition to government agencies and private institutions specialized in information technology, artificial intelligence, robotics, cloud computing, 5G technology and other new technologies.
His Highness was briefed on the main components of the GITEX Technology Week and the accompanying GITEX Future Stars Exhibition from 6 to 10 October under the theme “Synergy of Minds and the Economy of Technology”. Human creativity, while GITEX, at its fourth edition, will strengthen its position as a major global platform for technology and emerging technology leaders, with more than 750 startups getting the chance to meet more than 1,500 corporate investors and buyers.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum began his tour of the exhibition by visiting the Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) platform and was briefed on the company's services and the latest technologies of the fifth generation and applications supporting digital transformation and comprehensive innovation that affect all sectors, most notably transport, retail and healthcare. Manufacturing, aviation, oil and gas.
His Highness was briefed by Cisco officials on the technologies offered by the company in the field of "Connected Mobility", which aims to provide transport users with more information and modern services to keep pace with their aspirations. Raise the efficiency of teachers and improve students' abilities.
His Highness visited the AVIA platform where he held a video call with the students of Rashid Center for People of Determination. He then went to the Ericsson platform where he was briefed on the company's initiatives and the latest technological innovations using 5G technology and its role in enhancing personal experiences and improving competencies. Industrial and construction of future connected cities.
His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai inspected Huawei 's global platform and briefed its officials on the company's projects in the field of digital transformation and take advantage of modern innovations and revolutionary technologies such as the fifth generation and artificial intelligence and the company's initiatives of cooperation between all concerned parties from the public and private sectors.
His Highness visited the Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (Du) platform and was briefed on the latest technologies developed by the company in the field of information and communications technology aimed at promoting digital transformation in the country. He also visited the STC platform and learn about its latest projects in the field of digital security and services. Smart.
His Highness also visited the GITEX Future Stars 2019 pavilion and visited the platforms of Sharjah Businesswomen Council, Department of Health Abu Dhabi, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Expo 2020 platform, Japan platform and Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's visit included inspecting Epson's global platform and introducing him to intelligent solutions in education, entertainment and other industrial and commercial fields.
The visit also included the pavilions of a number of major international companies, including Oracle, which will be presenting during the exhibition its latest projects in the field of cloud computing, and the company "Microsoft" global, which offers at GITEX this year its latest solutions in the field of artificial intelligence technologies and the Internet of things and information security, and Intel, the global chip maker, and SAP and Dell.
Five days of events.
GITEX will feature a variety of events that will showcase the next generation of technologies, such as Virgin Hyper Lube One, which offers a 1,200 km / h hyperloop train that helps travel, while the GITEX Lifestyle Zone will feature products for the first time. From Samsung, and Insta360.
Bozuma St. John, Chief Marketing Officer, will join a list of transformation pioneers such as Ronaldo Mashhoor, founder of Souq.com, a leading global artificial intelligence expert, chairman and chief scientist of Cingolarte Studio, CEO and Founder of Cingolarty Network, Dr. Ben. Goertzel.
GITEX events include a live-on-stage interview with Tyler Schultz, a renowned irregular detector who has been credited with the HBO documentary "Innovative Blood Finder in Silicon Valley", which will share his own story of the collapse of Elizabeth Holmes, and the startup of Theranos Blood Tests, which is valued $ 10 billion. Shultz will follow a panel discussion on the battlefield of 5G technology, where industry leaders Ericsson and Huawei will join mobile operators Etisalat and Du to discuss what it takes to succeed in the 5G era.
Artificial Intelligence, 5G and other progressive technologies will be highlighted during the week, in addition to a focus on Generation Z, with experts such as Connor Blakley, Chief Marketing Officer of Campus Agency, and technical engineer Idris Sando, who has already done software for Google and Instagram, Snapchat was honored by former US President Barack Obama.
GITEX visitors will hear a selection of global change agents in retail platforms, startups, energy and e-marketing, including the man in charge of re-imagining the toys RS group in partnership with Silicon Valley's leading retailer B8ta, Philip Robb, founder and president of B8ta and CEO. In addition to the Chief Innovation Officer at Walgreens Bottles Alliance, CEO of Digital Innovation through Digital Transformation Fish Sankaran and Chief Executive Officer of Dzer, the emerging music technology company Hans Holger Albrecht. In more than 180 countries, attracting 12 million active users.
They will also hear the founder and CEO of Iris Nova Zach Normandin, an award-winning entrepreneur who created the group followed by celebrities such as Kate Hudson and Sophie Bush.
GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK 2019 has more conference platforms than ever before.This year's GITEX course offers 290 hours of programs featuring showcases focusing on the latest technologies across all industry sectors, with product launch campaigns, and demonstrations of innovations that will transform the game. GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK conferences deepen into major trends covering key industries, with specialized conferences on 5G technologies, healthcare, energy, digital marketing, retail, smart cities, technology finance, startups, and education.