GITEX AI Mediterranean Italy 2027
GITEX AI Mediterranean Italy debuts in Rome on 21–22 April 2027, forging new connections across the region’s technology, AI and startup ecosystem.
21–22 April 2027 · Roma Convention Center La Nuvola, Rome
Forging Mediterranean Connections
Where intelligence builds purpose.
GITEX is bringing its global technology, AI and startup event ecosystem to Italy for the first edition of GITEX AI Mediterranean Italy. The two-day gathering will connect technology companies, startups, investors, policymakers and business leaders around the Mediterranean’s growing digital economy.
Register to visit or explore the official event website.
A Global Technology Network Comes to the Mediterranean
Across its international network, GITEX connects more than 627,500 technology and business executives, 6,500 global technology firms and 10,443 startups from 195 countries. The Rome debut creates a new meeting point for that global community and the Mediterranean’s fast-growing innovation ecosystem.
The wider GITEX community features influential technology and policy voices including Henna Virkkunen of the European Commission, AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Bolt co-founder Markus Villig, Siemens board member Dr. Peter Koerte, and leaders from government, science, industry and the startup economy.
Why Italy, Why Now
Italy is positioning AI, sovereign digital infrastructure and industrial innovation at the centre of its economic transformation. Rome offers a strategic setting for conversations spanning industrial AI, cybersecurity, dual-use technology, energy, smart manufacturing, aerospace, mobility, life sciences and clean technology.
The opportunity is underpinned by several powerful signals:
- Italy is one of Europe’s largest economies and a major emerging technology procurement market.
- The country’s €50 billion-plus PNRR digital programme is accelerating investment in AI, cloud, cybersecurity and smart industry.
- Rome connects major industrial and strategic actors including Eni, Enel, Leonardo and NATO DIANA.
- The inaugural event is expected to bring together innovators and decision-makers from across Europe, the Mediterranean and the wider GITEX network.
Why It Matters for the Euro-Mediterranean AI Community
GITEX AI Mediterranean Italy arrives at a pivotal moment for regional cooperation. It offers a platform to connect public-interest AI, industrial transformation, investment and startup growth across both shores of the Mediterranean—helping regional ideas find partners, markets and paths to scale.
Event Details
- Dates: 21–22 April 2027
- Venue: Roma Convention Center La Nuvola
- City: Rome, Italy
- Format: In-person
- Event website: gitexitaly.com
- Visitor registration: Register to visit