The Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH), in strategic partnership with WorkSmart for Events Management, has announced organizing the thirteenth edition of the MEET ICT Conference, to be held in conjunction with the Bahrain International Technology Exhibition (BITEX).
The events which a lot of people have been waiting for will be held on November 25-27 at the Gulf Convention Center, Gulf Hotel, Bahrain, including the gathering of world leaders in the information and communication technologies area.
The conference and exhibition of this year are going to be hosted with the slogan “Innovation, Transform, Elevate: AI For the New Economy”, which draws attention to the significant contribution of artificial intelligence towards changing industries, speeding up digital transformation and helping with the diversification of economies in Bahrain and the neighboring region. The activities will take place over a period of three days and the opening will be a two-day conference program that will have high-level talks characterized by world-famous experts, specialists, and key players in the ICT sector. The discussions will comprise a variety of topics including the use and application of AI in business ecosystems, smart economy, and the impact of new technologies on the public and private service sectors. Day three will consist of a workshop filled with interactive sessions highlighting the key trends and challenges in the transformation and AI arena.
The BITEX exhibition, which will take place together with the conference, will bring together the leading companies in the technology sector. The exhibitors are going to present their most modern world-class products, intelligent systems, and the future of customer services, therefore, the audience will get a wonderful chance to touch the advanced technologies and also at the same time improve their business networking with others.
One of the remarkable inclusions for this year’s event is a specific session which focuses on possibilities coming from the Saudi market, wherein the main purpose is to reinforce international cooperation and create ties in between businesses from Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. During this session, an opportunity will be granted to stakeholders from both markets to engage in networking at a high level, develop business, and exchange investments.
“Learning Village”, an interactive area created to teach attendees specialized skills in different technology subjects, is further enhancing the event. Besides, the conference will introduce the “Tech Innovators” program, which is an opportunity for academic institutions to showcase their most creative technology projects, stimulate innovation, and attract the future workforce of digital skills.
Mr. Rashid Al-Snan, Chairman of BTECH, commented: “We are proud to unveil the thirteenth edition of MEET ICT and BITEX, a testament to the success and momentum we have built over the past years. This international platform continues to play a vital role in advancing digital transformation in the region, attracting top talent, showcasing investment opportunities in technology, and underlining the profound impact of AI in shaping future economies.”
Mr. Ahmed Al-Hujairy, head of WorkSmart, asserted: “Our staff is fully committed to making it a top-notch event from all points of view, taking care to match the content with the latest international tech trends and to make it relevant. Our ambition is to encourage the public and private sectors’ cooperation by assisting the creation of innovative solutions, technology-based initiatives, and meaningful partnerships. We are eager to see the new and valuable things that this year’s edition will open up—from foreign investment attraction to knowledge transfer and signing of strategic agreements among the major players”.
Interested companies and individuals can participate in the events through www.meetict.com and www.bitexbh.com.
Contact the organizer on +973 1700 2280 for more information.
