What GITEX EUROPE does

GITEX EUROPE (legal entity: KAOUN International) operates the European edition of the GITEX global technology event series, held annually at Messe Berlin in Germany. Founded in 2025 with its second edition scheduled for 30 June – 1 July 2026, the event is positioned as Europe's flagship AI and deep-tech exhibition and conference, organized under Dubai World Trade Centre (a UAE government-owned parent). It serves enterprise technology buyers, investors and venture capital firms (600+ participating, representing US$1T+ AUM), startups and scale-ups, public-sector decision-makers, and cybersecurity leaders across 100+ countries.

The core product is a multi-day, four-track event covering AI (AI Everything Germany, including the 'AI FRONTIER Europe' feature for sovereign and explainable AI), cybersecurity (GISEC Europe, with the CISO Meetings Program of 500+ pre-scheduled business meetings), startups (GITEX North Star Europe and the Supernova All-Stars Pitch Competition with a €50,000 equity-free prize), and quantum computing (GITEX Quantum Expo and the 'Road to 500 Qubits' initiative). Supporting features include the Investor Programme (curated 1:1 matchmaking), Executive Connect Programme, CISO Lounge, Masterclasses, Certified Workshops, side events, and an official mobile event app for networking and matchmaking.

GITEX EUROPE generates revenue through multiple streams: tiered visitor and delegate passes (€35 student to €2,000 Premium), exhibition space and startup pods sold to enterprises, tiered sponsorship packages (Platinum AWS; Silver DeepL, ManageEngine; Bronze Giotto AI, Guris; plus specialized sponsorships such as Trend Micro's CISO Lounge and Invest in Turkey's Country Discovery Partner), premium Investor Programme fees, Executive Meetings Programme fees, and supporting/ecosystem partner fees. Distribution is direct-to-buyer via online registration portals, enterprise field sales, and country pavilions (Serbia, Bosnia, Slovenia, Turkey, Czech Republic). The broader GITEX brand operates regional editions across Asia (Singapore, Vietnam, India), Latin America (São Paulo), and Southern Europe (Italy), with new editions announced for Kenya and Kazakhstan in 2026.

Name

GITEX EUROPE

Legal name

KAOUN International

Website

https://gitex-europe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GITEX EUROPE organizes Europe's flagship AI and deep-tech exhibition and conference at Messe Berlin, serving enterprise technology buyers, venture investors (600+ funds representing US$1T+ AUM), startups, and public-sector leaders across 100+ countries. Revenue is generated through ticket sales, exhibition space, and tiered sponsorship packages anchored by AWS at Platinum level.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology Conferences and Exhibitions

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Exhibitor/Sponsor Management (Corporate Conferences) (THACAFAN)

Keywords

• Technology exhibitions
• Tech conferences
• Startup pitch competitions
• Investor matchmaking programs
• Cybersecurity events

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Visitor and Delegate Passes: Ticket-based admission to the exhibition and conference. Options include Visitor Pass (€30 for 1-2 days), All Access Conference Pass (€450), Workshop Class Pass (€120), Premium Pass (€2,000), and Certified Training Pass (€800). Student passes available for €35.
2. Exhibition Space and Startup Pods: Enterprises and startups book physical exhibition space or pods to showcase their solutions to event attendees, buyers, and investors.
3. Sponsorship Packages: Tiered sponsorship tiers including Platinum (AWS), Silver (DeepL, ManageEngine), Bronze (Giotto AI, Guris), and specialized sponsorships such as CISO Lounge Sponsor (Trend Micro), Country Discovery Partner (Invest in Turkey), and Strategic Government Partner.
4. Investor Programme: Premium investor access programme with curated matchmaking services for participating VCs and investors.
5. Executive Meetings Programme: VIP executive connect programme with pre-scheduled meetings for C-suite and senior leadership.
6. Supporting Partner and Ecosystem Partner Fees: Fees from AI Supporting Partners (Salesforce, Everest Systems), Digital Sovereignty Partners (Red Hat), Business Lounge Sponsors (Bosch), Workshop Sponsors (Google, e-Residency), and various ecosystem partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

GITEX EUROPE (branded as GITEX AI EUROPE) operates a major B2B technology exhibition and conference held annually at Messe Berlin in Berlin, Germany. The company sells exhibition space, startup pods, and tiered sponsorship packages to enterprises and startups, and offers tiered delegate passes (Visitor, All Access Conference, Workshop Class, Certified Training, Premium) to professional attendees. The platform connects global enterprises, startups, investors, and government leaders across AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, cloud, and deep tech through matchmaking programmes, pitch competitions, and curated content tracks.

Product overview

GITEX AI EUROPE is a multi-day technology exhibition and conference event held in Berlin, Germany. The event operates as a platform-plus-events architecture comprising the main GITEX AI EUROPE conference (covering AI, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Quantum, and Climate/Greentech), four headline sub-events (AI Everything Germany, GISEC Europe, GITEX North Star Europe, and GITEX Quantum Expo), and supplementary programming including the Supernova All-Stars Pitch Competition, Investor Programme, Executive Connect Programme, CISO Lounge, Masterclasses, Certified Workshops, and Side Events. The event also offers an official mobile app for attendee networking and matchmaking. Ticket tiers include Visitor Pass (exhibition access), Delegate Pass (exhibition + conferences), Workshop Class Pass, and Premium Pass (full access with lounge and networking events).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AI Everything Germany: Premier platform for exploring the transformative potential of artificial intelligence across industries in Germany.
• GISEC Europe
• GITEX North Star Europe
• GITEX Quantum Expo (GQX)
• Supernova All-Stars

Products and services

• GITEX AI EUROPE (GITEX EUROPE) Europe's international technology and AI exhibition and conference connecting enterprises, startups, investors, and public-sector leaders to showcase breakthroughs in AI, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Quantum, Climate and Greentech while building high-impact partnerships.
• AI Everything Germany Premier platform for exploring the transformative potential of artificial intelligence across industries in Germany, featuring 80+ hours of content, workshops and certified training.
• GISEC Europe Europe's cybersecurity event where leaders unite to shape the continent's digital defense, featuring CISO Meetings Program with 500+ pre-scheduled business meetings and a Government Programme.
• GITEX North Star Europe Germany's largest startup event co-creating the future with startups, investors and stakeholders from 60+ countries, featuring the Supernova All-Stars Pitch Competition with €50,000 first prize.
• GITEX Quantum Expo (GQX) Europe's strategic venue for quantum technology bridging deep science with commercial deployment, covering novel AI, quantum computing, advanced biotech, space and dual use, Industry 4.0 and semiconductors.
• Supernova All-Stars Pitch Competition Europe's boldest startup pitch battle with live judging and a €50,000 equity-free first prize, with semi-finals held online pre-event and finals on the main stage.
• Investor Programme Programme connecting startups with 600+ investors representing US$1T+ AUM, featuring vetted 1:1 matchmaking based on investment criteria and roundtables.
• Executive Connect Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• Startups that participated have raised funding rounds and secured strategic partnerships post-event
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KAOUN International / Dubai World Trade CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Organiser of GITEX AI EUROPE. KAOUN International is the overseas affiliate of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the organization behind the globally recognized GITEX brand.
• European Innovation Council (EIC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Strategic government partner providing endorsement and support for GITEX AI EUROPE, representing Europe's innovation funding body.
• Berlin PartnercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Strategic partner representing Berlin's business development agency, supporting the event as Europe's leading tech hub.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Platinum Sponsor of GITEX AI EUROPE 2026, powering cloud and AI transformation for event attendees.
• Dubai Chamber of Digital EconomycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Digital Economy Partner, advancing global AI partnerships and digital economy growth across UAE and Europe.
• Trend MicrocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026CISO Lounge Sponsor and Headline Partner for GISEC Europe 2026, providing cybersecurity leadership for Europe's digital defense.
• Giesecke+DevrientminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Global SecurityTech leader from Germany, joining GITEX AI EUROPE 2026 to advance secure digital transformation and startup innovation partnerships.
• DeepLcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Silver Sponsor, bringing AI translation and language technology expertise to Europe's AI ecosystem at the event.
• ManageEnginecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Silver Sponsor providing IT management and security solutions showcase at GITEX AI EUROPE 2026.
• Ajinomoto GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Japan-based company joining GITEX AI EUROPE 2026, bringing global expertise in foodtech, biotech and open innovation partnerships with startups and scaleups.
• GurisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Turkish turnkey experts confirming presence in 2026 as Bronze Sponsors.
• Invest in TurkeyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Country Discovery Partner, inviting Turkish digital startups and AI leaders to participate through business mission.
• SalesforceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026AI Supporting Partner, participating in sessions on AI transformation and enterprise solutions.
• BoschminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Business Lounge Sponsor, showcasing quantum sensing and industrial AI solutions including CEO Dr. Katrin Kobe leading Bosch Quantum Sensing.
• Red HatminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Digital Sovereignty Supporting Partner, advancing open source and cloud solutions for European digital sovereignty.
• GoogleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Workshop Sponsor providing technical training and workshops at GITEX AI EUROPE 2026.
• Cloud Security AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Industry alliance partner providing cybersecurity expertise and endorsement for the event.
• BitMi BundesverbandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026German IT industry association providing endorsement and industry representation.
• Plug&PlayminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Innovation platform and ecosystem partner, bringing startup acceleration expertise and corporate innovation connections.
• Enterprise Europe NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Organizing International Partnering Event Matchmaking@GITEX AI EUROPE 2026.
• NinjaOneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Automated IT management provider partnering with Audi Revolut F1 Team for activation showcasing automotive tech and IT management.
• Audi Revolut F1 TeamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Formula 1 team partnering with NinjaOne for show car experience and VIP activations at GITEX AI EUROPE.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mobile World Congress (GSMA): MWC Barcelona is Europe's largest enterprise telecom and digital-infrastructure trade show, directly comparable in scale (100,000+ attendees), tier-1 sponsor pyramid (AWS, Google, Microsoft), and curated-meetings programming.
• Slush: Slush (Helsinki) is Europe's leading startup and VC event, directly comparable to GITEX North Star Europe's startup pitch competition, investor matchmaking, and €50K Supernova-equivalent prizes.
• VivaTech: VivaTech (Paris) is Europe's largest startup and tech event, matching GITEX AI EUROPE's enterprise/startup/investor tri-segment focus with major sponsors including Google, Microsoft, and LVMH; it competes head-to-head for European tech event sponsorship wallet share.
• DMEXCO: DMEXCO (Cologne) is Germany's flagship digital-marketing and tech event, overlapping with GITEX AI EUROPE for German enterprise attendees, B2B sponsorship dollars, and North Star Europe's startup focus.
• Hannover Messe: Hannover Messe is the world's leading industrial technology trade fair in Germany, with comparable enterprise-buyer audiences, country-pavilion format, and government backing — direct competition for German B2B tech attendee and exhibitor wallet share.
• Web Summit: Web Summit operates Europe's flagship B2B technology conference (Lisbon), directly comparable to GITEX AI EUROPE in audience (enterprise buyers, startups, investors), scale (tens of thousands of attendees, multiple summits globally), and business model (sponsorship + exhibition + delegate passes).
• Money20/20 Europe: Money20/20 Europe is a focused B2B fintech and (increasingly) AI-for-financial-services event with the same enterprise sponsor and curated-meetings model as GITEX AI EUROPE's GISEC Europe and Executive Connect tracks.

Emerging players

• TechCrunch Disrupt: TechCrunch Disrupt is the largest US startup pitch competition (San Francisco), comparable in startup pitch format and investor deal flow, but operates in a different geography — relevant as a programming benchmark for GITEX's Supernova All-Stars.
• 4YFN (Four Years From Now): 4YFN is the startup-focused event co-located with MWC Barcelona, comparable to GITEX North Star Europe in audience (early-stage startups, VCs) and business model (startup pods, investor matchmaking).

Broad incumbents

• CES (Consumer Technology Association): CES is the global standard for enterprise technology trade shows (Las Vegas), with overlapping buyer profiles (enterprise tech decision-makers, AI vendors like AWS/HPE). Broader consumer scope than GITEX AI EUROPE, but directly comparable in its role as the global 'anchor' tech trade show.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GITEXEUROPE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gitex-europe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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