Calendar of International Trade Programs and Events

Sector: ICT

Market Region: Middle East

Date: October 8, 2025 to October 18, 2025

The Government of Ontario, in collaboration with the Canadian Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is organizing an ICT Export Business Mission to GITEX Dubai 2025; and outreach B2B meetings in Saudi Arabia

GITEX is the largest technology event in the world. The exhibition attracts over 4,400 exhibitors and 147,000 professionals from 100 countries. It is the premier platform for communication, telecommunication, wireline, wireless, artificial intelligence, future mobility and other ICT sub sectors. Dubai is a dynamic innovation hub and a pioneer in technology innovation and early adoption, making theoretical technology a mass-consumption reality.

Joining the Ontario mission to GITEX represents an excellent opportunity for Ontario companies with IT, Telecommunications and Artificial Intelligence technologies or services suitable for the UAE and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions. The event provides a unique platform and unrivaled visibility to access potential clients and partners from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and all markets in the MENA area.

The mission program will include:
- Sector Briefing Session
- 1:1 export advice and consultation
- Turn-key exhibit space within the Ontario/Canada pavilion with interpretation support
- Curated B2B matchmaking program with interpretation support 
- Company listing (as an exhibitor) on the event website
- Company listing in the Ontario SourceFromOntario website
- Marketing support including a listing in the company directory
- In-market follow-up and support
- Outreach B2B meetings in Saudi Arabia on October 8,9,10
Mission Registration Fee: $3,100 Outreach in Saudi Arabia fee: $200

Apply by: August 15th, 2025

Register now