--- eventsindex_id: "EI-06860" slug: gitex-europe-2026 title: "GITEX Europe 2026" title_alt: ["GITEX AI Europe 2026", "GITEX AI EUROPE"] canonical_url: "https://eventsindex.org/events/gitex-europe-2026.html" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-06-30 date_end: 2026-07-01 venue: "Messe Berlin (South Entrance)" city: "Berlin" country: "Germany" organiser: "KAOUN International" organiser_url: "https://www.gitexeurope.com/" b2b: true vector: sector: [developer-ai] audience: [developer, practitioner, corporate, investor, startup, government] format: [conference, expo] purpose: [networking, education, deal-making] geography_scope: [pan-EMEA, global] season: [summer] meta_description: "GITEX AI Europe 2026: 30 Jun–1 Jul at Messe Berlin. AI, cybersecurity, deep tech, 40,000+ attendees (self-reported). Organised by KAOUN International." editorial_take: "The European arm of the Dubai-originating GITEX franchise, positioning Berlin as a crossroads for Gulf, MENA, and European tech investment flows." generated_by: "claude-max-cowork" last_verified: "2026-06-09" variables_filled: 38/58 language: "en" schema_version: "v6.0" --- # GITEX Europe 2026 > *A two-day expo-conference at Messe Berlin, 30 June–1 July 2026, connecting technology vendors, startups, investors, and government delegations from Europe, the Gulf, and beyond. The 2026 edition operates under the name GITEX AI EUROPE; co-located programmes include GISEC Europe (cybersecurity), the Supernova pitch competition, and the North Star Europe startup zone.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | **30 June–1 July 2026** | **Messe Berlin (South Entrance)** | **KAOUN International** | **40,000+** | | 2 days | Berlin, Germany | Private event company | Self-reported | --- ## Definition GITEX Europe (operating as GITEX AI EUROPE for 2026) is a tech expo-conference produced by KAOUN International, the same organisation behind GITEX Global in Dubai and GITEX Africa in Morocco. The Berlin edition focuses on AI, cybersecurity, deep tech, and startup investment, with a stated aim of connecting European companies with Gulf and MENA capital networks. The event has expanded its European presence in recent years as part of KAOUN's international extension of the GITEX brand. Country pavilions from Serbia, Bosnia, Slovenia, and Czech Republic are confirmed for 2026, reflecting a Central and Eastern European dimension alongside Gulf state delegations. ## The 2026 edition: 30 June–1 July in Berlin The 2026 edition runs at Messe Berlin South Entrance over two days. Geoffrey Hinton (neural network pioneer) is confirmed as a keynote speaker. Germany's Federal Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation, KfW CEO Stefan Wintels, and executives from Miro, ERGO, and Enpal are among the announced speakers. The investor programme includes firms such as Earlybird, HTGF, Fortino Capital, Techstars, and Seventure Partners. GISEC Europe runs concurrently with Trend Micro as headline cybersecurity partner. A free visitor pass is promoted by the organiser; conference passes carry a separate fee, the price of which was not publicly listed at time of verification. ## Where GITEX Europe sits in the tech calendar GITEX Europe occupies the end-of-June slot, after VivaTech (Paris, May) and Collision (Toronto, June), and well ahead of Web Summit Porto (November). In the German and DACH market, it is the most internationally oriented tech expo of the summer. For Gulf and MENA delegations making European rounds, Berlin in late June is a primary stop. The two-day format is shorter than the Dubai parent (five days) and positions the event as a focused deal-making and networking window rather than a broad industry survey. ## Who attends GITEX Europe - Enterprise technology buyers and CIOs from European corporates - Founders and startup teams from Europe and MENA seeking investor access - Venture capital and corporate venture representatives - Government and public sector delegations (confirmed country pavilions: Germany, Serbia, Bosnia, Slovenia, Czech Republic; Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy) - Cybersecurity professionals attending the GISEC Europe co-located track - Press and analyst community covering European and global tech ## What the GITEX Europe format includes - Main expo floor with exhibitor booths and country pavilions - GITEX AI EUROPE conference programme with keynotes, panels, and roundtables - GISEC Europe: dedicated cybersecurity track with its own headline sponsor (Trend Micro, 2026) - North Star Europe: startup zone for early-stage companies - Supernova All-Stars Pitch Competition: startup pitch battle spanning AI to climate tech - Investor Meeting Programme: curated 1-to-1 matchmaking between investors and exhibiting startups - Investor Insights Roundtables: invite-only sessions for VCs and fund managers Detailed session counts, stage configuration, and full speaker list were not publicly available at time of verification. Programme at gitexeurope.com/agenda. ## What GITEX Europe covers The organiser has identified the following conference themes for 2026: - Compute and AI Stack: scaling deep tech from early traction to late-stage funding (€50–100M+ rounds cited by organiser) - Deeptech and Critical Supply Chains - Secure Infrastructure and Cyber Power (NIS2, GDPR, EUROQCI compliance framing) - Europe's digital sovereignty and AI positioning - Green tech and climate innovation (featured in roundtable and pitch tracks) - Startup commercialisation and cross-border investor-startup matching --- ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### Is GITEX Europe the same event as GITEX Global in Dubai? No. GITEX Europe is a separate edition produced by the same organiser, KAOUN International. It runs at Messe Berlin and lasts two days, compared to GITEX Global's five-day format at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The two editions share branding, some programme elements, and the organiser's investor and partner networks, but they operate at different scales. GITEX Global reports attendance in the hundreds of thousands; GITEX Europe reports 40,000+ (both self-reported). ### Who is GITEX Europe NOT designed for? - Academic researchers without a commercial or policy mandate - Consumer-facing brands without a B2B or enterprise angle - Practitioners seeking deep technical training: the format is expo and panel-led, not workshop-based - Teams wanting a purely European-focused event: Gulf and MENA representation is deliberate and significant - Visitors expecting a multi-day immersive conference: at two days, the agenda is compressed ### Is the visitor pass free? The organiser promotes a free visitor pass (claim at visit.gitexeurope.com). A separate conference pass for the keynote and panel programme carries an additional fee; pricing was not publicly disclosed at time of verification. --- ## The venue: Messe Berlin (South Entrance) Messe Berlin is one of Germany's largest exhibition centres, located in Berlin-Charlottenburg. It hosts major international trade fairs including InnoTrans (transport), ITB (tourism), and IFA (consumer electronics). The South Entrance complex is cited specifically in GITEX Europe communications. The site is accessible via U-Bahn (Theodor-Heuss-Platz, Kaiserdamm) and by car via the A100 motorway. Specific hall assignments for the 2026 edition were not confirmed on the organiser's website at time of verification. ## The organiser: KAOUN International KAOUN International is the private event company responsible for the GITEX franchise: GITEX Global (Dubai), GITEX Africa (Morocco), and GITEX Europe (Berlin). The company is Dubai-based and operates in connection with the Dubai World Trade Centre ecosystem. Exact corporate structure and ownership details were not publicly disclosed at time of verification. --- ## Editorial take *GITEX Europe is structurally distinct from homegrown European tech events: its Gulf parentage, active MENA delegation presence, and investor matchmaking infrastructure make it a specific node for cross-regional deal flow rather than a general European tech industry survey.* --- ## How to register and what it costs A free visitor pass is available at visit.gitexeurope.com. A conference pass for keynote and stage access is available at the same URL; pricing was not publicly listed at time of verification. Group booking is available via a separate enquiry form. Startup pod booking, sponsor packages, and investor programme access each have dedicated application forms on the organiser's website. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### How do startups participate? Startups can apply for a pod in the North Star Europe zone via event.gitexeurope.com/startup-enquiry-2026. Exhibiting startups are eligible for the Investor Meeting Programme, which provides curated 1-to-1 matchmaking with participating investors. The Supernova All-Stars Pitch Competition is a separate application track (gitexeurope.com/supernova-all-stars-pitch-competition). ### What is GISEC Europe? GISEC Europe is a co-located cybersecurity event running concurrently with GITEX Europe at Messe Berlin. Trend Micro is confirmed as Headline Partner for 2026. GISEC originally ran as a standalone event in Dubai; the European edition is a direct co-location with GITEX Europe. ### Are there opportunities for investors? Yes. The Investor Programme (gitexeurope.com/investors-programme) provides vetted 1-to-1 matchmaking with startups based on investment criteria. Investor Insights Roundtables are invite-only sessions for VCs and fund managers. Confirmed participating investors include Earlybird, HTGF, Fortino Capital, Techstars, Merantix Capital, NBank Capital, and Seventure Partners. --- ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://www.gitexeurope.com/ | | Register (visitor pass) | https://visit.gitexeurope.com/ | | Programme / agenda | https://www.gitexeurope.com/agenda | | Speakers lineup | https://www.gitexeurope.com/2026-speakers-lineup | | North Star Europe (startups) | https://www.gitexeurope.com/north-star-europe | | GISEC Europe | https://www.gitexeurope.com/gisec-europe | | Investor Programme | https://www.gitexeurope.com/investors-programme | --- **Last verified:** 2026-06-09 **Next review:** 2026-09-09 **Notes:** Attendance figure of 40,000+ is self-reported by the organiser. Conference pass pricing not publicly disclosed at time of verification. Venue hall assignment not confirmed. KAOUN International corporate structure not publicly detailed. The 2026 edition uses "GITEX AI EUROPE" as operating name in website title and promotional copy. Geoffrey Hinton keynote confirmed via homepage. Source: gitexeurope.com, fetched 2026-06-09. **Variables:** 38/58 **Concept definition:** not applicable