GITEX side events in Dubai
GITEX Global runs 7–11 December 2026. The GITEX Summit opens on 7 December at Dubai World Trade Centre; the expo and conferences follow on 8–11 December at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. 12 builder events around it are listed so far, 8 of them free.
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On during GITEX Global
About these events
GITEX Global fills Dubai with meetups, demo nights, hackathons and parties that have nothing to do with the show floor. They are run by communities and startups, most are free, and they are announced late.
This page lists what is on in Dubai during that week, from the organisers' own public listings. GRIDZ is not affiliated with GITEX Global, and a listing here is not a ticket to the show itself — for that, see the official site.
GITEX Global 2026: questions
- When is GITEX Global 2026?
- 7–11 December 2026. It moved from October to December for 2026, and the expo from the World Trade Centre to Expo City Dubai.
- Where is GITEX Global 2026 held?
- The GITEX Summit opens on 7 December at Dubai World Trade Centre; the expo and conferences follow on 8–11 December at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai.
- What side events are on during GITEX Global 2026?
- 12 so far, including Meet Manus 2.0 | Dubai | Session #1 (Mon 7 Dec), Meet Manus 2.0 | Dubai | Session #2 (Mon 7 Dec), Founder x VC Summit | VIP Dinner | Abu Dhabi Blockchain Week 🇦🇪 (Mon 7 Dec). More are added as organisers announce them, usually four to six weeks ahead.
- Are GITEX Global side events free?
- 8 of the 12 listed are free; prices are on each event's page.
- Do I need a GITEX Global ticket for side events?
- Usually not. Side events are run by communities and startups, with their own registration on each event's page. The show itself needs a ticket from the official site, gitex.com.