Join the techUK Delegation and UK Pavilion at GITEX GLOBAL 2026: Dubai

techUK, in partnership with the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade and Tradefair, is offering UK tech companies an exclusive opportunity to exhibit on the UK Pavilion at GITEX GLOBAL 2026 - the world's most prominent technology event - taking place in Dubai from 7–11 December.

You can join either as a delegate or as an exhibitioner in the UK Pavilion

Securing a place on the Pavilion also gives wider access totechUK's delegation to GITEX Global, giving your company a prime platform to build commercial connections, understand regional market dynamics, and raise their profile in one of the world's fastest-growing digital economies.

GITEX GLOBAL 2026

GITEX Global 2026 (7–11 December, Dubai) brings together government leaders, investors, corporates, and founders to explore where technology is headed. The week starts with the GITEX Scale Summit on 7 December at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together tech leaders shaping the next wave of global innovation. The Expo follows from 8-11 December at Dubai Exhibition Centre, with four days of conferences, workshops, and networking to spotlight the most frontier-pushing innovations from AI & quantum technologies to cybersecurity & advanced manufacturing.

Key dates & logistics:

• Arrive in Dubai: Sunday, 6 December

• Delegation programme: Monday 7 – Friday 11 December

• Travel, accommodation & GITEX pass: Exhibitors and delegates are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.

techUK will coordinate the official agenda, provide briefings and materials, and manage on-the-ground logistics throughout.

You can choose to exhibit on the UK pavilion, and by doing so join the delegation, or to join the techUK delegation only

Join the techUK Delegation

Price: £500 for members, £750 for non-members

The delegation gives delegates access to the GITEX Conference and to all arranged techUK meetings.

It will allow delegates to:

• Network with innovative tech companies and ecosystems.

• Identify new business and collaboration opportunities.

• Hear about new commercial opportunities from one of the most important tech hubs in the world.

This delegation is open to all techUK member companies and is particularly suited for:

• C-level executives (CEOs, Founders, Managing Directors)

• Heads of sales and business development

• Those companies with either a presence in the Gulf or a desire to expand to the region.

If you would like to join as a delegate, please get in touch with archie.breare@techuk.org

Exhibit on the UK Pavilion

Price: £5,000 + VAT

The UK Pavilion Pod Zone at GITEX Global 2026 is delivered by techUK in partnership with the Department for Business and Trade and Tradefair. Exhibiting on the UK Pavilion is the highest-impact way to participate. You will get a branded presence, a platform to pitch, and the pulling power of a government-backed UK delegation — all in one of the most competitively priced positions at the show.

What's included in your pod:

• Prime placement in the south halls alongside global leaders in AI, Data Centres, Semiconductors, Cyber Security, Intelligent Connectivity, and Quantum

• Lockable counter, stool, graphic panel, power socket, and lighting

• Full inclusion in the UK Pavilion central networking area

• Listing in the GITEX Global App and the official UK Directory

• Dedicated promotional campaign run jointly by techUK and DBT — across social channels and direct to our key international contacts

• Speaking slot opportunity on the UK Pavilion presentation stage (keynotes, panels, fireside chats, product pitches

• 3 exhibitor passes + 10 codes for free visitor passes that you can share

Full delegation benefits including invitations to techUK and DBT-hosted networking receptions and briefings throughout the week and a delegation briefing pack covering market intelligence, key buyers, and partner introductions

There are 20 pods available, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We are currently taking expressions of interest for UK Pavilion Pod Zone exhibitors. Please click fill out the form if you are interested in joining.