GITEX AI ASIA 2026 - FinTech Magazine
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FinTech Magazine announced the GITEX AI ASIA 2026 conference. The event aims to unite AI leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts in Asia. It will showcase the latest advancements in artificial intelligence.
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FinTech Magazine announced the GITEX AI ASIA 2026 conference. The event aims to unite AI leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts in Asia. It will showcase the latest advancements in artificial intelligence.
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Istanbul, Turkey, will host GITEX Ai Türkiye in 2026, extending the GITEX brand into Eurasia. The event aims to gather industry leaders, innovators, and government officials to explore AI advancements. It will focus on Turkey's growing digital economy and its strategic position connecting Europe and Asia. Why it matters: The event signals Turkey's growing importance as a regional AI hub and its ambition to attract international investment and collaboration.
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Almaty, Kazakhstan will host the GITEX AI Central Asia & Caucasus exhibition in May. The event will focus on artificial intelligence advancements and applications across various sectors. It aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange in the region. Why it matters: This event highlights the growing interest and investment in AI development within Central Asia and the Caucasus.
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MBZUAI will present two assistive AI prototypes at GITEX 2025: smart glasses with a camera and eye tracker that identify objects and medication, and a brain-computer interface (BCI) device integrated with robotics to control a robotic dog's movements. The smart glasses use a multimodal large language model (LLM) to help visually impaired individuals, while the BCI aims to restore hands-free communication for people with mobility limitations. Hisham Cholakkal leads the research team, which received a Meta Regional Research Grant 2025 for its work on multimodal LLM for smart wearables. Why it matters: The research demonstrates the potential of AI to improve the quality of life for vulnerable populations and addresses the challenge of providing cost-effective care for aging societies.