GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s premier technology event based in Dubai, has officially announced the launch of GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 Expo-Summit Asia in Thailand. Scheduled from September 10-12, 2025, this landmark event will take place in one of the fastest-growing medical tourism markets in Southeast Asia, a region poised to revolutionize the healthcare industry through cutting-edge technologies, increased treatment affordability, and a rising demand for specialized treatments and advanced medical diagnostics.
Strategic Partnership to Drive Digital Health Innovation
Organized by KAOUN International, the international arm of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 Expo-Summit Asia will be held in conjunction with MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND, Thailand’s most significant medical and healthcare exhibition, organized by Messe Düsseldorf Asia. The announcement of this strategic collaboration was made during MEDICAL FAIR ASIA 2024 in Singapore by Gernot Ringling, Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf Asia, and Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of KAOUN International and Executive Vice President of DWTC. This partnership marks a significant step towards doubling efforts to transform Asia’s medical industry by merging the expertise of two of the world’s leading brands in technology and healthcare.
Unified Approach to Revolutionize Healthcare in Asia
With this expanded partnership, Dubai World Trade Centre / KAOUN International and Messe Düsseldorf Asia will jointly operate both the MEDICAL FAIR and GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 Expo-Summit Asia as co-located events. This unified approach is designed to maximize global opportunities and fully cater to the healthcare industries in Singapore and Thailand. Trixie LohMirmand emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating, “The digital health market in Southeast Asia is rapidly emerging as a key driver of economic growth and innovation. Our partnership with Messe Düsseldorf Asia enables us to build new capacities and centers of digital excellence, propelling the digital healthcare economy forward.”
Thailand as a Hub for Digital Health Innovations
Gernot Ringling highlighted the strategic significance of bringing GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 to Thailand, noting the country’s rapid rise as a global medical tourism hub. He explained, “Expanding into Thailand allows us to tap into its unique healthcare ecosystem and growing demand for digital health innovations. This powerful platform will facilitate transformative industry collaborations, significantly advancing Southeast Asia’s digital health landscape.”
A Convergence of Global Healthcare Leaders and Innovators
The collaboration between MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND and GITEX in the health and medical sectors will bring together government leaders, global healthcare practitioners, digital experts, investors, policymakers, startups, and researchers. This ecosystem will explore the disruptive impact of AI and digitalization in advancing healthcare. The inaugural 2025 edition of GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 Expo-Summit Asia in Thailand aims to build on these synergies, showcasing groundbreaking health tech solutions and fostering meaningful collaborations to accelerate the growth of the digital health industry in Southeast Asia.
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