Latvia will participate in GITEX GLOBAL 2026, one of the world’s largest and most influential technology and innovation exhibitions, taking place from 8 to 12 December 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. For the first time in its history, GITEX GLOBAL will be hosted at Expo City Dubai, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC).
GITEX GLOBAL 2026 brings together innovators, technology leaders, startups, investors, and decision-makers from more than 180 countries. In 2025, the exhibition attracted over 200,000 visitors, confirming its status as a key global platform for technology, innovation, and international collaboration.
Latvia will be represented with a national pavilion, showcasing a strong delegation of Latvian technology companies. Visitors are invited to meet Latvian entrepreneurs, explore innovative digital solutions, establish new business contacts, and discuss potential partnerships. The Latvian pavilion will serve as a meeting point for networking, idea exchange, and collaboration across markets and industries.
The exhibition covers a wide range of technology and innovation fields, including:
- Artificial Intelligence
- AI Hardware, Semiconductors and Computing Power
- Advanced Manufacturing and Industry 5.0
- Digital Infrastructure and the Data Economy
- Digital Health, Biotechnology and Bio-AI
- Smart Mobility and Future Cities
- Cybersecurity and Digital Defence
- Digital Finance and Financial Technologies
- Startups, Scale-ups and Venture Capital
Latvia has been participating in GITEX GLOBAL with a national stand since 2015, highlighting the country’s growing role as a hub for innovation, digital technologies, and export-oriented solutions. Latvian companies attending the exhibition are active in international markets and are open to cooperation with clients, partners, and investors worldwide.
The Latvian national pavilion is organised within an EU co-funded programme supporting innovative small and medium-sized enterprises. The participation is backed by funding from the European Regional Development Fund and national public financing, aimed at strengthening SME innovation, competitiveness, and international growth.
