On October 16, 2024, at the GITEX tech show, StrategEast President Anatoly Motkin held productive meetings with Elvin Hajiyev, Head of AIM (Azerbaijan Innovation Center), and Pasha Aliyev, Regional Vice President of Softlanding at IDDA (Innovation Digital Development Agency of Azerbaijan).
The discussions focused on joint initiatives to advance Azerbaijan’s IT industry and explore cross-regional collaboration opportunities between Azerbaijan and the Gulf region. This collaboration aims to drive innovation, foster investment, and strengthen ties between the regions, boosting the growth of the tech sector across Eurasia and the Gulf.
Taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 14-18 October, GITEX GLOBAL presents a record-breaking edition in its 44th year. It welcomes over 6,500 exhibitors, 1,800 startups, and 1,200 investors alongside governments from more than 180 countries—marking the highest-ever international participation at GITEX GLOBAL. The event brings together enterprises, experts, investors, startups, academia, and researchers, creating a dynamic global tech ecosystem.