Kickstart GITEX week with a focused evening of networking and hands-on showcases. Meet founders, product leaders, data scientists, and investors building with AI. Short talks, rapid demos, and practical conversations designed to create real partnerships ahead of the main event.
Who should attend
- Startup founders and product builders
- Data/AI engineers, researchers, and designers
- Investors, corporate innovation teams, and ecosystem partners
- Students and professionals exploring AI careers
Highlights
- Curated lightning talks on building and scaling AI products
- Live demos from GITEX AI Challenge participants
- Open networking with structured introductions
- Partner desk for collabs, pilots, and sponsorship queries
Proposed Agenda (tight and fast-paced)
- 06:00–06:15 — Check-in & open networking
- 06:15–06:25 — Welcome & GITEX AI Challenge briefing
- 06:25–07:05 — Lightning Talks (4 × 10 min incl. Q&A)
- 07:05–07:45 — Demo Block (5–6 teams, 5 min each)
- 07:45–08:30 — Networking + partner intros + closing notes
Demo Focus (examples)
- RAG and LLM apps (support, analytics, content)
- Agentic workflows and automations
- Computer vision and multimodal use cases
- Evaluation, monitoring, and cost-optimization tools
Venue & Access
- Location: Coders(HQ), Emirates Towers, Dubai
- Metro: Emirates Towers Metro Station — 5–7 min walk via DIFC walkway
- Parking: Paid parking available in the building; RTA surface/underground parking nearby
- Wayfinding: Follow signs to Coders(HQ) from the ground-floor lobby security
What to bring (for demo teams)
- Laptop with offline or stable web demo
- 5-minute pitch deck (PDF)
- One-pager/QR for follow-ups (website, LinkedIn, email)
Registration & Contact
Notes
- Limited seats; priority for confirmed RSVPs and demo teams
- Light refreshments available
- Media/photography may be in use during the event
