GITEX EUROPE Launches in Berlin to Redefine Europe’s Digital Future
GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything, Europe’s largest debut tech and startup investment event, is set to reshape the continent’s digital economy with a sharp focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Taking place from May 21–23 at Messe Berlin, the event comes as AI is projected to add €2.7 billion to Europe’s GDP by 2030, potentially boosting it by 20%, according to McKinsey.
Organized by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and KAOUN International, the event hosts over 1,400 exhibitors, including tech giants, startups, and SMEs, in addition to 600+ investors and 500 global speakers representing 100+ countries and 35 European nations.
AI’s Transformative Force: Reshaping Productivity & Innovation
A recent European Parliament study forecasts labor productivity gains of up to 37% by 2035 through AI adoption. GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything showcases how major global players like AWS, IBM, Cisco, Honeywell, and Nutanix are powering this shift.
Nutanix presents its advanced Enterprise AI platform, compatible with major public clouds such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and deployable in any CNCF-certified Kubernetes® environment.
Thomas Herrguth, General Manager of Nutanix Germany, commented:
“GITEX EUROPE fills a much-needed gap in the German tech event space. It’s an exciting platform to present the future of IT to both businesses and the public.”
AI Icon Geoffrey Hinton Headlines with Historic Keynote
In a pivotal appearance, Geoffrey Hinton – 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics laureate and globally recognized as the “Godfather of AI” – will deliver a keynote that dives into both the promise and perils of superintelligent systems.
Hinton’s keynote comes as Europe leads the way in ethical AI governance, with the recently passed EU AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive legal AI framework.
Elite AI Minds Gather to Tackle the Big Questions
The event hosts a world-class roster of speakers including:
- Mark Surman, President of Mozilla
- Dr. Farzana Dudhwala, Global AI Policy Lead at Meta
- Prof. Dr. Antonio Krüger, CEO of the German Research Center for AI (DFKI)
- Executives from Airbus, SAP, Nvidia, IBM, and more
Adding a creative twist, Christian Darkin of Deep Fusion Films introduces “Virtually Parkinson”, a cutting-edge AI talk show where a digital version of Sir Michael Parkinson interviews AI leaders live on stage.
Startups, Cross-Border Deals & the Rise of Deep Tech
Europe leads the world with over 35,000 early-stage startups, making it a fertile ground for AI and digital transformation. GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything fosters new public-private partnerships, cross-border collaboration, and a new generation of AI-first founders.
Adrian Locher, Co-Founder of Merantix Capital, remarked:
“AI has moved from buzzword to the biggest transformative force in tech. Finance and legal are two sectors particularly ripe for AI disruption, offering meaningful, scalable opportunities. GITEX’s arrival in Europe couldn’t come at a better time.”
Quantum Meets AI: Europe’s Next Big Leap
The EU and member states have committed over €8 billion to quantum R&D since 2018. Forecasts from Fortune Business Insights predict a 33.2% CAGR for the European quantum computing market through 2032.
Jan Goetz, Co-CEO of IQM Quantum Computers, said:
“The convergence of quantum and AI presents vast opportunities. Europe’s innovation hubs are evolving into global powerhouses, and GITEX EUROPE offers the ideal stage for shaping the future of this tech.”
EIC Showcases Europe’s Deep Tech Elite
The European Innovation Council (EIC) – Europe’s top deep tech investor – brings its largest showcase to date of cutting-edge AI startups and scaleups to GITEX EUROPE, underlining the region’s push for next-gen innovation.
Part of the GITEX Global network, GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything joins sister events in Germany, UAE, Morocco, Nigeria, Thailand, and Singapore, reinforcing its mission to drive transformative tech ecosystems worldwide.
For full details, visit: www.gitex-europe.com
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