Tech by day, Dubai by night: GITEX’s first year at Expo City.
GITEX GLOBAL Dubai 2026
GITEX GLOBAL 2026 moves from its old home at the Dubai World Trade Centre to Expo City Dubai, running 7–11 December with the exhibition open 8–11 December. Theme shows listed on the official site include robotics (World Robotix), mobility (MOBX), data centres (SUPER COMPUTEX), new energy (New Energyx) and quantum computing (Quantum Expo). This year’s exhibitors and speakers are not yet announced; past speakers include OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Cerebras’s Andrew Feldman and G42’s Peng Xiao.
Tech fans who want to see robots, autonomous mobility and AI hardware in person
People working in IT, data centres or energy
Visitors already in Dubai in December who want to drop in
Before you decide
This year’s exhibitors and speakers were not yet announced when checked on 27 September; speakers mentioned are past ones and products are 2025 examples.
The move to Expo City Dubai means past booth numbers, routes and transport no longer apply.
Passes differ in which halls and conferences they include; check before buying.
PLAN YOUR ROUTE
Explore the layout. Plan your route.
Official 2026 Expo City overview with themed halls, entrances and arrival points. Confirm exhibitor locations in the current directory.
2026-12-07–2026-12-11; daily hours follow the official programme.
Asia/DubaiMore programme details
Each hall is a show of its own
A 2025 example: many computers running AI together
Who has taken the stage before
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Venue & travel
Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai
Follow official venue guidance and temporary public-transport plans; do not rely on event-day parking.
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Entry & companions
A valid ticket or credential for the listed day, session or access tier is required; it does not automatically include other sessions, closed events or meetings.
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Tickets & access
See official ticketing for prices
Accessible seating, companion policies and assistance vary by venue or ticket type; confirm with the organiser before purchase.
Sources & image credits
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
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