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Executive Connect

Executive Connect

Curated Meetings.
Strategic Buyers.
Real Outcomes.

VIP Executive Meetings Programme is a curated, invite-only programme designed to match enterprise, public sector and regulated-industry leaders with the most relevant AI and advanced technology providers shaping Europe’s digital future.

If you are responsible for technology sourcing, innovation strategy, cybersecurity, data, AI deployment or large-scale digital transformation, this is where meaningful conversations turn into real projects.

WHAT IS EXECUTIVE CONNECT?

VIP Executive Meetings Programme is GITEX AI Europe’s flagship high-level meetings programme, built for senior buyers and solution providers who value precision over volume.

The programme delivers pre-qualified, pre-scheduled 1-to-1 meetings, carefully aligned to your business priorities, sector challenges and investment timelines — before arriving in Berlin.

Several of the scheduled meetings led to valuable business discussions. A few of them opened doors to potential collaborations and strategic partnerships, which we are now exploring further. We connected with a number of relevant players, notably ONUDI, the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, and startup accelerators from Portugal and the UAE.

Lamiae Benmakhlouf

DG Technopark

Morocco

Several of my scheduled meetings led to meaningful discussions around potential collaboration, particularly in AI-driven infrastructure security and public sector digital transformation. While still in the early stages, a few follow-ups are already planned.

Catalin Vasile

Minister’s Advisor Ministry of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism

Romania

The matchmaking was benchmark-setting — I’ve never experienced anything as professional and effective before. All meetings were valuable, and we are actively working on the agreed follow-ups. It looks promising, with most meetings expected to lead to meaningful outcomes.

Ilka Hartmann

MD & Board Member, British Chamber of Commerce

Germany

The meeting you arranged with the Aerospace Minister of Kazakhstan stood out as a key highlight. The scheduled meetings led to several valuable business discussions, though it is still early to comment on concrete outcomes.

Sid Venkat

Business Dev Manager Germandrones

Germany

The networking opportunities and interactions with potential prospects, including suppliers and investors, stood out the most. The signs of successful outcomes are there, although these things naturally take time to materialise.

Aart van den Dool

Founder River Energy Generator

Netherlands

There were multiple high-potential conversations, especially with European fintech startups and investors. I’m happy to follow up directly if needed on specifics. I’m continuing conversations with a few participants that could lead to partnerships in the coming months.

Christopher Obereder

CEO, Start-up-Chris-Ventures

USA

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Applications are open to senior decision-makers with active technology mandates, including:

  • CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, CDOs & Heads of Innovation
  • Digital Transformation & AI Strategy Leaders
  • Procurement, Partnerships & Enterprise Architecture Heads
  • Public Sector & Smart City leaders
  • Heads of Security, Risk & Compliance

2025 Executive Meetings Overview

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Confirmed Concierge Meetings

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Confirmed Organic Meetings

WHY JOIN?

Participants gain:

  • 5 curated, pre-scheduled meetings
  • VIP lounge access
  • Closed-door briefings & roundtables
  • AI-powered matchmaking tools
  • On-site concierge support
  • Full access to GITEX AI Europe content

Powering Europe’s Path to Tech Sovereignty

Participants must commit to attending all scheduled meetings and providing
post-event feedback.

APPLY TO JOIN

Participation is subject to approval. Priority will be given to executives with active sourcing or investment plans for 2026–2027.