GITEX Week brings innovative solutions

(BNA): GITEX Technology Week - the leading ICT event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia - opens tomorrow, Sunday, featuring the latest in innovative Internet of Things solutions, especially in drones, robotics, and 3D printing that can transform the region's businesses. The landmark 35 GITEX Technology Week, held between18th-22nd October at the Dubai World Trade Centre, is expected to welcome more than 130,000 visitors from over 150 countries including more than 20,000 C-level executives, and more than 3,600 exhibiting brands, and over 62 participating countries, according to UAE News Agency (WAM). Celebrating transformative technology in the build-up to UAE Innovation Week and in line with the UAE's Year of Innovation, GITEX Technology Week 2015 will be held under the theme of "The Internet Future of Everything," revolving around the pillars of Innovation, Connected Cloud, Big Data, Mobility, and Security. "More than ever, Middle East businesses are engaging in digital transformations, as the Internet of Things is no longer a theory, but is impacting our daily lives and business practices. From new solution demonstrations to world-renowned thought leaders, visitors to GITEX Technology Week 2015 can discover the latest innovations, forge new partnerships, and network with the top businesspersons and industry experts from the region and worldwide," said Trixie LohMirmand, Senior Vice President, Dubai World Trade Centre, organisers of GITEX Technology Week 2015. Launched in 1981, GITEX is the ICT business gateway to the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia Region. Focused on providing exhibitors with high ROI through direct business opportunities with decision makers, GITEX has maintained its position as the industry's trend setting authority, WAM reported.