Gitex Technology Week

We are the organizers of the world’s largest Technology Trade show – Gitex Technology Week www.gitex.com that takes place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates between 16-20 October. We have been hosting the Technology Show for the past 36 years. The show covers the Middle East, Africa and South Asia markets. The show has become one of the most targeted show for Technology Professionals, Governments in the region. 146,300 visitors | 4000 exhibitors | 144 countries Click here to download the GITEX 2015 Post Show Report In 2016 we are introducing Technology Start Ups to participate in the Gitex. Our program ensuring 400+ start ups meet with 1,000+ venture capitalists/ investors from Africa, Middle East, Russia, India, UK, and US, Canada are given a chance to hear start up stories on the TechTalk stage with mentorship programs through the Accelerator theatre. Less than 20 start ups will then be shortlisted through the Main Start up Pitch Competition located in the heart of the New Zabeel Hall to win the main prize as the Overall winner. The pre-qualification criteria is that the startups are less than 5 years old and earns less than USD 2 million annually. Teams with the most exciting tech will also be hand-picked and featured in the Wonder Room, a dedicated area highlighting the most futuristic, immersive and practical innovations on display, where visitors can engage, interact and appreciate the breakthrough products and services demonstrated at GITEX Tech Week. GITEX will be : 1) Flying in 50 Venture Capitalists (this is in addition to the 1000+ V.C’s and Investors mentioned below) 2) Hosting 100 CMO’s and CIO’s 3) Hosting 100 influencers and bloggers 4) Hosting a competition with a prize fund of $1.5 million. This will be judged by a panel of Industry Experts – The region’s largest cash prizes for startups will be totaling USD 1.5 million and will be awarded to: – Overall winner for best GITEX start up – Best Arab start up – Best Youth start up – Best Tech in Heels start up – Subcategory winners across education, healthcare, and the other verticals will also be highlighted I have attached a layout of the startup hall. The cost is $3000 for 6sqm. The package will include: 1) 3 x bar stools 2) 1 x table 3) Limited branding 4) Internet We will appreciate Arizona Technology Council active support to encourage startUPs to participate in the event to offer its technology to the world. If you wish to discuss any aspect of your presence at Gitex 2016, we remain at your service. Kind Regards, Lincoln Rajendram GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK Venky Rao Expo Consultants Inc. Organizers Agent 15-4135 Shipp Drive, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 0A7, Canada Tel: 1 905 670 4929 Email: lincoln@venkyraoexpo.com Website: www.gitex.com