6 Verticals to Get Centre Stage at Gitex 2015

9 years ago

MEASA’s leading technology showcase extends footprint to ICT professionals in oil & gas, education, healthcare, retail, banking and construction

GITEX Technology Week 2015 will target ICT professionals from six key regional industry verticals expected to lead sector-specific contributions to Internet of Everything investment over the next 10 years.

With nine of the Middle East’s top 10 universities, 20 of the Arab World’s largest banks, and the Middle East’s top five largest oil companies all set to attend GITEX Technology Week 2015, the event’s new, industry-focused GTX Communities initiative will extend the mega fair’s appeal to ICT professionals working in oil & gas, education, healthcare, retail, banking and construction, according to event organisers.

“In GTX Communities, GITEX Technology Week 2015 will provide a dedicated component for individuals and organisations from six, revenue-delivering verticals with the research, networking and tools to harness the latest innovations, disruptive technologies and emerging trends to fully digitise their business and succeed in the Internet of Things era.” said Trixie LohMirmand, Senior Vice President, Exhibitions & Events Management, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

GTX Communities initiative includes dedicated TechVertical Conferences, Industry Roundtables for C-suite executives, the Smart Sessions Innovation Series, as well as a series of thought-leading white papers, articles, surveys and interviews with pioneering tech leaders on the event’s website.